Tiger Tipoff
Missouri's English, Lawrence adjusting to new roles on the court
MU freshman guard Kim English is getting used to starting while senior guard Matt Lawrence adapts to coming off the bench.
Tigers have one last chance to dance
At this point, winning the Big 12 tournament is Missouri's only realistic shot at making the NCAA tournament. Mike Anderson has some experience with longshots, however, having served as an assistant coach with the 15-14 Arkansas Razorbacks that ran the table in the 2000 SEC tournament.
No clear favorite in Big 12 men's basketball tournament
After breaking down each men’s basketball team in the Big 12 Conference, it’s must-win time for some teams hoping for a shot at the NCAA Tournament.
Hard work results in better Big 12 play for Lawrence
In his two seasons at Missouri, guard Keon Lawrence has had better statistics in Big 12 games than in non-conference games.
Pickens works off the court to help teammates on the court
Missouri junior K-Kay Pickens has never played consistently as a member of the Tigers, but she stays positive through teaching and working with her teammates
Oklahoma State rides hot streak into match with Tigers
The Cowboys have won games against three of the top-five teams in the Big 12.
Safford ready to rock
Forward Justin Safford finds a place, and a musical pursuit, in his first year as a Tiger.
Basketball a Jones family affair
Former Tiger Ron Jones has trained his daughter Shakara, a freshman starter for the Missouri basketball team, since she was in the third grade.
Hollins steps up for Tigers
Junior Alyssa Hollins was the only returning member of the Missouri women’s basketball team that averaged 10 minutes per game a year ago, and she's helped carry the team from day one.
Anderson Jr., making the most of his time
Against Kansas, Anderson Jr., made a case that he is more than just the walk-on, coach’s son who plays the final minutes in a big win. He played six minutes, even with scholarship players available on the bench.
Carroll’s leadership emerging in wake of suspensions
During the course of the season it has been obvious DeMarre Carroll is important to the Tigers, but since the suspension of five players last week, it has looked more and more like the Tigers are now Carroll’s team.
Police interested in speaking to suspended Tigers
Columbia Police Sgt. Ken Hammond said the police are in the process of contacting guard Jason Horton and forwards Marshall Brown, Darryl Butterfield and Leo Lyons so that they can be questioned. They are not currently suspects in the incident at Athena Night Club that left Stefhon Hannah with a broken jaw.
Still no word on when suspension will end
Guards Stefhon Hannah and Jason Horton and forwards Marshall Brown, Darryl Butterfield and Leo Lyons were indefinitely suspended before Missouri’s 66-62 loss to Nebraska on Wednesday for breaking team rules. Team spokesman Dave Reiter said on Thursday that there is no word on when the suspensions will be over and he didn’t know when a decision would be made.
From one court to another
Senior Nicole Wilson makes a difficult transition from veteran volleyball star to first-year basketball player.
Suspensions will cause matchup problems against Nebraska
With five players suspended, Missouri's basketball team will need to find new ways to contend with Cornhuskers.
Q&A with ESPN’s John Anderson
Kansas a different challenge for MU men’s basketball team
The Tigers haven’t lost a home game yet this year, but the Jayhawks are probably the most talented team on the Tigers’ schedule.
Lyons loosens up around teammates on MU men’s basketball team
Missouri’s tallest player can be shy, but take Leo Lyons out of the limelight and more of his personality is revealed.
MU women’s basketball team up against tough competition
The statistical leaders atop the Big 12 Conference’s women’s basketball charts read like a who’s who in the game today.
