Missouri Tigers head coach Dennis Gates has ruled out two additional players ahead of the team's season opener, bringing the total number of unavailable players to four. The announcement comes as the Tigers prepare for the start of the 2026-27 college basketball season.
Gates was seen directing his team during an exhibition game against the Kansas State Wildcats at Bramlage Coliseum in Manhattan, Kansas, on October 23, 2026. The program has not disclosed the identities of the affected players, the nature of their absences, or expected return timelines.
With four players sidelined, Missouri's rotation and depth will be tested early in the season. The Tigers' regular-season opener follows the exhibition contest against their in-state rivals.
