Mohamed Diarra
Missouri guard DeAndre Gholston (4) dunks during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Mississippi State in Starkville, Miss., Saturday, Feb. 4, 2023. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Missouri Tigers at Mississippi State Bulldogs 2/4/2023

Feb. 04, 2023 07:24 PM EST

Missouri guard Kobe Brown (24) attempts a 3-point shot while defended by Mississippi forward Jayveous McKinnis, right, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Oxford, Miss., Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2023. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Missouri Tigers at Ole Miss Rebels 1/24/2023

Jan. 24, 2023 08:08 PM EST

Florida forward Colin Castleton (12) gets pressure from Missouri forward Noah Carter (35) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023, in Gainesville, Fla. Florida won 73-64.(AP Photo/Alan Youngblood)
Missouri Tigers at Florida Gators 1/14/2023

Jan. 14, 2023 06:56 PM EST

FILE - Dennis Gates is introduced as the new head basketball coach at Missouri on March 22, 2022, in Columbia, Mo. Gates has won over Missouri fans and is quickly winning over recruits, and the next step is to start winning some basketball games. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson, File)
Missouri coach Gates has won over fans, now out to win games

By Dave Skretta Oct. 20, 2022 01:33 PM EDT