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ESPN Biggest Head Scratcher
Posted on: June 11, 2025 at 12:34:34 CT
NWMOTiger MU
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Borzello: Missouri's perimeter group.
Missouri had one of the best offenses in the country last season, ranking in the top 10 nationally in offensive efficiency at KenPom. At the heart of it was an ultra-aggressive team that excelled at getting to the free throw line and balanced it out as one of the best 3-point shooting teams in the SEC.
The Tigers bring back their two highest-volume free throw shooters but lose three 40% 3-point shooters in Caleb Grill, Tamar Bates and Marques Warrick. Dennis Gates' biggest addition was UCLA transfer Sebastian Mack, who gets to the free throw line frequently but has just 48 made 3-pointers in 66 games. Given its roster construction, Missouri is likely going to trot out ultra-big lineups, but its lack of shooting is a concern that effectively went unaddressed in the portal.
There's talent on this roster, but I question how all the players fit. In fairness, there were questions last season and the Tigers went from 0-18 in the SEC to a 6-seed in the NCAA tournament, so there should be some level of trust in Gates to figure it out.
Edited by NWMOTiger at 14:49:43 on 06/11/25
Borzello: Missouri's perimeter group.
Missouri had one of the best offenses in the country last season, ranking in the top 10 nationally in offensive efficiency at KenPom. At the heart of it was an ultra-aggressive team that excelled at getting to the free throw line and balanced it out as one of the best 3-point shooting teams in the SEC.
The Tigers bring back their two highest-volume free throw shooters but lose three 40% 3-point shooters in Caleb Grill, Tamar Bates and Marques Warrick. Dennis Gates' biggest addition was UCLA transfer Sebastian Mack, who gets to the free throw line frequently but has just 48 made 3-pointers in 66 games. Given its roster construction, Missouri is likely going to trot out ultra-big lineups, but its lack of shooting is a concern that effectively went unaddressed in the portal.
There's talent on this roster, but I question how all the players fit. In fairness, there were questions last season and the Tigers went from 0-18 in the SEC to a 6-seed in the NCAA tournament, so there should be some level of trust in Gates to figure it out.
Edited by NWMOTiger at 14:49:43 on 06/11/25
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