Over a span of three days, Missouri men's basketball completed both its roster and likely its staff for the 2026-27 season, filling the final roster spot with the addition of Western Carolina transfer Cord Stansberry on Sunday, then announcing the hiring of four assistants on Tuesday.
In the latest episode of the "All Things Mizzou" podcast, Missouri basketball reporters Joey Van Zummeren, Michael Stamps and Killian Wright gave their thoughts on the addition of Stansberry, and what each new staff member brings to the Tigers. The three also discussed the report that Missouri is close to finalizing an agreement to play Saint Louis in the upcoming season.
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Who is Cord Stansberry?
Stansberry joins the Tigers after spending two years at Western Carolina. The 6-foot-4 junior from California averaged 14.1 points, four rebounds and 2.1 assists per game this past season. He also shot 35.9% from the field, 29.6% from the 3-point line and 80.3% from the free-throw line. Stansberry appeared in 30 games and started 29, averaging 30.1 minutes per outing.
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Stansberry adds depth to Missouri at the guard spot. He rounds out a six-man portal class for the Tigers.
Who are Missouri basketball's new assistants?
Missouri announced the hires of Jason Crowe Sr. Zach Reynolds, Tavaras Hardy, and Jimmie Foster.
Crowe Sr. is the father of, and was the high school coach for, incoming five-star point guard Jason Crowe Jr. Reynolds coached incoming five-star forward Toni Bryant throughout Bryant's high school career.
Hardy spent 2018-24 as the head coach at Loyola-Maryland, while Foster spent the last season at Colorado State following a 10-year stint at Bradley.
Hardy will serve as the team's offensive coordinator, while Crowe Sr. and Reynolds will also have the titles of player development assistants.
Will Missouri play Saint Louis?
Missouri and Saint Louis were reported by Jon Rothstein to be "close" to finalizing an agreement to face off against each other at the Enterprise Center in the upcoming season. Frank Cusumano of KSDK in St. Louis later reported that the agreement is expected to last three years.
Van Zummeren, Stamps and Wright gave their thoughts on the pros and cons of this possible matchup for the Tigers, plus why Gates is building a tougher non-conference schedule this season. Tune in to the episode above for their analysis.
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This article was originally published on www.si.com/college/missouri as Reviewing Dennis Gates' Complete Staff, Roster on the 'All Things Mizzou' Podcast.