Missouri Tigers men's basketball head coach Dennis Gates addressed the media during the SEC Tipoff '26 event at the Grand Bohemian Hotel in Birmingham, Alabama, on October 13, 2026. The annual preseason gathering marks the start of the conference's basketball season.
The SEC Tipoff provides coaches and players a platform to discuss expectations for the upcoming campaign. Gates, entering his third season with the program, outlined the team's goals and preparation.
Coverage of the event and broader preseason analysis is available through Yahoo Sports and SB Nation.
