Mizzou Lands 5-Star Big Man Toni Bryant

0:00On April 22nd, Mazoo basketball wrapped up another standard season, hovering just above 500 in conference play with some signature wins and flops. Then bowing out early in the NCAA tournament to Miami. But the real buzz is their recruiting class, landing two five star freshmen in a rare feat shared by only four programs nationwide. Jason Crow Jr., who co-mbp the McDonald's All-American game, headlines alongside 6 foot 10 forward Tony Bryan, ranked number 14 in the class of 2026 by ESPN. Bryan brings serious upside as a raw big man, but he's got work to do offensively. He lacks that consistent physical edge for his size, often fading away with jumpers instead of bullying inside or drawing fouls, his free throw rate. Sad at just 32% last senior year. Fans and scouts see the potential impact, though his slight 210 pound frame might limit him against college fours, echoing guys like.

1:00Tennessee's old five star Nate Amen, who struggled early without strength. Shooting spotty two, 21% from deep on low volume last year. Better inside at 68% on twos, where his soft touch shines, on lobs and rolls. Meanwhile, Bryan's defense pops elite timing, blocks galore at up to 8.7 per game in high school, plus perimeter quickness, and instincts that make him versatile. Pair him with crow and picking rolls, and they could feast, especially with transfers like Bryson Tiller and Jameer Jones pushing him for minutes. Development will decide if Bryan blows up for the Tigers next season, turning questions into answers on a squad needing front court punch.