Missouri Tigers Target Experienced Transfers

0:00On March 27th, even though the college basketball transfer portal does not open until April 7th, hundreds of players nationwide are already. Posting their intentions on social media, Missouri Tigers face big holes at guard, forward and center after their three senior starters departed. Those losses include Jaden Stone, Mark Mitchell, and Sean Phillips Jr., who all wrapped up their college careers. This leaves Coach Dennis Gates searching for media contributors to rebuild the front court and back court. Fans and analysts see this as a prime time for Missouri to target experienced transfers. The team went seven and eleven in league play last season, so upgrades could boost their postseason chances next year. One early name floating around is Christian Hammond, a guard from Santa Clara. His scoring punch and perimeter skills could fill a key gap for the Tigers right away. With more declarations coming daily, Missouri stays active in the mix as the portal countdown ticks closer.