Jayden Stone impresses in breakout season for Mizzou basketball
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 20, 2026, 10:00 AM
Last updated Jun 20, 2026
Jayden Stone contributed significantly to the Missouri Tigers during the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament. Stone, a transfer from West Virginia, started 20 games and averaged 13.5 points per game despite missing seven games due to injury. His performance peaked in key matchups, earning MVP honors against teams like Auburn and South Carolina. His strong return following injury helped restore momentum to the Tigers' season after mid-season struggles.
- •Stone started 20 games and averaged 13.5 points per game.
- •He was a key player in the Tigers' recovery after mid-season struggles.
- •Stone earned MVP honors in crucial games against Auburn and South Carolina.
- •He had a significant impact on both offensive and defensive performance.
- •Missouri's season included a notable win after Stone's return from injury.
- 10:00 AMYahoo Sports — Mizzou Hoops Player Review: Jayden Stone
"Despite little early fanfare, Stone was the breakthrough transfer last season.
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