Missouri Tigers Basketball coach

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The Missouri Tigers is the men's basketball team representing the University of Missouri in NCAA Division I. The Tigers compete in the Southeastern Conference. This team has been successful over the years, appearing in 28 NCAA Tournaments and finishing twice in the Elite Eight, in 1944 and 2009. This program was founded in 1906 and the Tigers host their home games at Mizzou Arena in Columbia, Missouri. Notable alumni include Kareem Rush and Michael Porter Jr., who play in the NBA. They have won 23 conference championships and an unyielding tradition of competitive excellence.

Missouri Tigers Basketball Head Coach 2024-2025

Dennis Gates is the head coach of the Missouri Tigers for the 2024–2025 season. He was hired in 2022 and took the program to new heights, as Missouri won its first NCAA Tournament game in 13 years in the 2022-2023 season. Before joining the Tigers, Gates was a two-time Horizon League Coach of the Year for Cleveland State, bringing a culture of discipline and development to Missouri.

Dennis Gates Physical Attributes

Age44 years old (January 14, 1980)

Dennis Gates Age

As of January 2025, Dennis Gates is 44 years old and was born on January 14, 1980.

Missouri Tigers basketball Head Coach year by year

Here is the list of Missouri Tigers men's basketball team head coaches year by year:

CoachTenureRecord
Isadore Anderson1906–190710–6
A. M. Ebright1907–19088–10
Guy Lowman1908–191019–15
Chester Brewer1910–19115–7
Osmond F. Field1911–191422–27
Eugene Van Gent1914–191621–9
John F. Miller1916–191926–7
Walter Meanwell1917–192034–2
Craig Ruby1920–192233–2
George Bond1922–192634–38
George Edwards1926–1946181–172
Wilbur Stalcup1946–1962195–179
Bob Vanatta1962–196742–80
Norm Stewart1967–1999634–333
Quin Snyder1999–2006126–91
Melvin Watkins20062–5
Mike Anderson2006–2011111–57
Frank Haith2011–201453–28
Kim Anderson2014–201727–68
Cuonzo Martin2017–202278–77
Dennis Gates2022–present33–34

Missouri Tigers Men’s Basketball Coaching Staff 2024-2025

Here is the list of all the coaching staff of the Missouri Tigers men's basketball team for the 2024-2025 season:

NamePosition
Dennis GatesHead Coach
Charlton "C.Y." YoungAssociate Head Coach
Kyle SmithpetersAssistant Coach
Rob SummersAssistant Coach
Ryan SharbaughAssistant Coach
Matt ClineAssistant Coach

Assistant Coach

Charlton "C.Y." Young, Kyle Smithpeters, Rob Summers, Ryan Sharbaugh, and Matt Cline are appointed as the assistant coaches of the Missouri Tigers men's basketball team as of January 2025.

Charlton "C.Y." Young, Ryan Sharbaugh, Matt Cline, and Kyle Smithpeters joined in 2022, whereas Rob Summers joined in 2023.

Missouri Tigers Men’s Basketball Support Staff 2024-2025

NamePosition
David NuttAssistant to the Head Coach / Senior Advisor
Sean ConatyDirector of Athletic Performance
Dalon KingDirector of Basketball Operations
Nick KortaAssistant Director of Basketball Operations
Chris PerrinAssistant Director of Sports Medicine
David CarterAssistant to the Head Coach / Analytics
Latisha MayesExecutive Staff Assistant

FAQs on Missouri Tigers

A. The Missouri Tigers compete in the Southeastern Conference (SEC).

A. The Missouri Tigers play home games at Mizzou Arena in Columbia, Missouri.

A. The Missouri Tigers have made 28 NCAA Tournament appearances.

A. Dennis Gates is the head coach for the Missouri Tigers in the 2024-2025 season.

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