On April 21st, Mizzou basketball just kicked off their transfer portal run with three solid pickups, Jalen Carey, Jameer Jones, and Bryson Tiller. These are top 50 guys, giving Dennis Gates and his crew a strong foundation as they rebuild the roster. But Javon Porter's exit leaves three spots open, and guard depth is the big question mark. Sure, five-star Jason Crowe Jr.
is on deck, but you can never have enough backcourt firepower, especially in the SEC. Fans are buzzing about the need to lock down more guards, and the impact could make or break next season's run. Mizzou's already eyeing talent from conference rivals to shore things up. Now for the latest, LSU's Jalen Reese, a former four-star top 100 recruit who dropped double figures in seven of his last eight freshmen.
Games is visiting this week alongside Texas A&M and Ohio State. Meanwhile, Texas A&M's Josh Holloway hits town today. He showed out with 12 points, four boards, and three assists in their second round NCAA. Turney lost to Houston, even if his season was quiet otherwise.
With their 2026 class sitting sixth nationally, Mizzou's got momentum building. Keep watching as these visits shake out and the portal heats up.