CJ Gunn ruled ineligible to play for Missouri this season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 2, 2026, 9:10 PM
Last updated Nov 2, 2026

CJ Gunn has been ruled ineligible to compete for Missouri this season by the Southeastern Conference. The decision follows his prior participation in the Canadian Elite Basketball League, where he earned $524 for three games. Despite repaying the amount, league policy disqualifies him from playing. Gunn had joined the Missouri basketball roster in September after playing at Indiana and DePaul in previous seasons. He averaged 3.1 points per game at Indiana and 13.0 points in two years at DePaul, where he also won a 3-point championship in April.
- •CJ Gunn played two seasons at Indiana before transferring to Missouri.
- •The SEC ruled him ineligible due to prior earnings in the Canadian league.
- •Gunn averaged 13.0 points and 3.9 rebounds at DePaul.
- •He was granted a temporary restraining order seeking eligibility.
- •Gunn earned Indiana All-Stars recognition in 2022.
- 9:10 PMYahoo Sports — Former IU, Lawrence North player CJ Gunn ruled ineligible to play for Missouri. What we know
"Indianapolis native CJ Gunn won't be playing an extra year of college basketball. He was slated to play at Missouri tonight.
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