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Mizzou Basketball Unranked in Preseason AP Poll
Missouri Tigers start season unranked despite strong recruiting class.
In brief
Missouri Tigers start season unranked despite strong recruiting class. Missouri basketball begins 2026-27 season unranked in preseason AP Top 25 Poll with highest-ranked recruiting class in program history. Originally reported by Missouri Tigers On SI.
Mizzou Basketball Unranked
Missouri basketball begins 2026-27 season unranked in preseason AP Top 25 Poll.
Strongest Recruiting Class
Tigers enter season with highest-ranked recruiting class in program history.
Key Players
Jason Crowe Jr. and Toni Bryant lead five-star freshmen, with Aidan Chronister as four-star freshman.
Transfers and Veterans
Jamier Jones and Bryson Tiller join as top-50 transfers, while Trent Pierce returns as captain.
Prospective Fifth-Year Players
Mark Mitchell and C.J. Gunn eligible for 2026-27 season, with Mitchell leading in points per game.
NCAA Tournament History
Missouri lost in Round of 64 twice but finished above .500 in conference play both seasons.
Preseason Top 25 Poll
Missouri ranked 25th in preseason AP Top 25 Poll with first five teams: Missouri, Nebraska, Purdue, Ohio State, North Carolina.
Nonconference Schedule
Missouri plays four top-25 teams in nonconference slate including No. 3 Illinois and No. 17 Kansas.
SEC Schedule
Seven ranked SEC opponents await including No. 1 Florida, beaten twice in regular season.
In short
Missouri basketball begins 2026-27 season unranked in preseason AP Top 25 Poll with highest-ranked recruiting class in program history.
