Missouri basketball bolsters shooting depth with new additions
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 22, 2026, 1:00 PM
Last updated Jun 22, 2026
On June 22, 2026, the Missouri Tigers have focused on enhancing their roster by adding players capable of improving team shooting. With the commitment of Kennard Davis Jr. and the acquisition of guards Jordan Crawford and Cord Stansberry, Missouri aims to create more offensive spacing. These moves come after a season where the Tigers struggled with shooting consistency and relied heavily on pull-up shots. The coaching staff, led by Dennis Gates, plans to implement a collective shooting strategy that incorporates both new and existing players into their offensive scheme.
- •Kennard Davis Jr. commits to Missouri basketball.
- •Jordan Crawford and Cord Stansberry join as shooting-focused guards.
- •Tigers seek to improve offensive spacing and consistency.
- •Dennis Gates emphasizes collective shooting strategy.
- 1:00 PMYahoo Sports — Operating Room: How Missouri basketball can create spacing by committee
"The Tigers don't have a gravity-altering shooter, so they’re playing the numbers game to carve out space for Jason Crowe Jr.
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