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Making a ‘meaner guy’ out of Johnathan Williams III

Will Jarvis • December 9, 2014

Johnathan Williams III has one crucial downfall, according to Missouri men’s basketball coach Kim Anderson. He’s just too nice. It was easy to see when his 6-foot-9-inch frame humbly walked into...

Tigers struggle to draw first blood

Daniel Witt • December 9, 2014

The Missouri men’s basketball team has held a halftime lead twice in eight games. “We need to do a better job early in games,” Missouri coach Kim Anderson said. “We need to execute better.” Anderson...

Shamburger’s unexpected journey

Daniel Witt • December 3, 2014

Keith Shamburger speaks with experience. He’s been through it all. “When the going gets tough, he’s been there,” Missouri coach Kim Anderson said of his senior guard. “No one else on this team...

Tigers survive scare from SEMO

Daniel Witt • December 2, 2014

It took over 36 minutes, but Missouri claimed its first lead with 3:52 remaining in its game against Southeast Missouri State Tuesday. The Tiger lead came on three-pointer from freshman forward D’Angelo...

Reaction: Missouri tops Chaminade

Michael Natelli • November 26, 2014

Missouri won its final game in the Maui Invitational to finish 1-2 in the tournament. The Tigers beat Division II Chaminade 74-60, putting Mizzou’s record at 3-3 on the season. **Williams III is injured** Midway...

Clearer picture for Tiger squad

Michael Natelli • November 19, 2014

With Missouri’s opening weekend complete, we’ve learned a lot through the Tigers’ first two games. **The team is leaning on Wes Clark early.** Missouri coach Kim Anderson said before the season...

Give Mizzou basketball some time, Tiger fans

Daniel Schmidt • November 19, 2014

I am an emotionally unstable fan. This applies to all teams I support, whether it be the Missouri Tigers, the St. Louis Rams or my sister's JV volleyball team. This can lead to outbursts and overreactions...

Shooting surge leads the Tigers

Will Jarvis • November 19, 2014

Tramaine Isabell got the ball in the corner Wednesday night, nothing between him and the net but a black 3-point line. The freshman guard pulled up, released and watched the ball sail through the net. The...

Kangaroos drop Tigers

Daniel Witt • November 15, 2014

Junior Ryan Rosburg sunk a free throw, and Missouri took a 3-2 lead three and a half minutes into its season opener against Missouri-Kansas City. The Tigers held that lead for 34 seconds, and would not...

Gill-Caesar preparing for big role

Michael Natelli • November 13, 2014

An assistant coach passed him the ball. He shot it and knocked down his sixth straight three-pointer from the top of the key. Then he moved to the far corner and knocked down three of his next four, moved...

Notes heading into basketball season opener

Michael Natelli • November 13, 2014

The Missouri men’s basketball team starts its season on Friday as it plays host to University of Missouri-Kansas City at Mizzou Arena. With the exhibition season now complete, here are some notes heading...

Anderson pieces together coaching identity

Daniel Witt • November 12, 2014

Kim Anderson didn’t have a playbook when he took over as head coach of the Central Missouri Mules. “I really didn’t know what I wanted to do,” Anderson said. “I had ideas, but it’s not like...