Gradually climbing the ladder. What's crazy is that despite being top 24 in the country in NET, Missouri only ranks 9th in the SEC in NET. Crazy league as has been pointed out many times this year.
What puzzles me is how Kansas with 5 losses and Illinois with 6 losses still are so high in NET at #8 and #10. Their Quad 1 and 2 wins are similar to Missouri. Maybe it's a strength of schedule thing, which of course will keep improving for Missouri as the season goes on.
Looking at the games we have left, I think if the Tigers stay healthy and continue to play well, an 11-7 finish in conference is possible although a 10-8 finish is more likely.
https://www.ncaa.com/rankings/basketball-men/d1/ncaa-mens-basketball-net-rankings