Missouri Basketball Lands Top Signing Class, SEC Powerhouse

0:00On May 2, Missouri Tigers basketball coach Dennis Gates is building a powerhouse roster after landing one of the top high school signing classes. He's already snagged four key transfers from the portal, starting with big forwards to fill the gaps left by graduating stars like Mark Mitchell and Sean Phillips Jr. The headliner is six foot ten Bryson Tiller from Kansas, a four star talent who averaged nearly eight points, six rebounds, and over a block per game. The first season Gates knew him from his Cleveland State days and praises his all-around skills on both ends. They also grabbed Jemeer Jones from Providence and Jalen Carey from Tennessee from more front court muscle. Reporters on the All Things Mizzou podcast are buzzing about how these vets bring instant size and scoring punch, perfectly meshing with the freshman. It's a smart move to stay competitive in the SEC without missing a beat. Even on Friday, they added guard Kenner Davis from BYU, rounding out the first wave with

1:00back court speed. More signings are expected to keep the momentum rolling. Meanwhile, Missouri football celebrated six draft picks in the 2026 NFL draft. All transfers developed by Eli Drinkwood's staff, plus four, undrafted, free agents signing deals. That's how you cap a huge offseason for both programs.