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
| Age | 44 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:
| Coach | Tenure | Record |
| Isadore Anderson | 1906–1907 | 10–6 |
| A. M. Ebright | 1907–1908 | 8–10 |
| Guy Lowman | 1908–1910 | 19–15 |
| Chester Brewer | 1910–1911 | 5–7 |
| Osmond F. Field | 1911–1914 | 22–27 |
| Eugene Van Gent | 1914–1916 | 21–9 |
| John F. Miller | 1916–1919 | 26–7 |
| Walter Meanwell | 1917–1920 | 34–2 |
| Craig Ruby | 1920–1922 | 33–2 |
| George Bond | 1922–1926 | 34–38 |
| George Edwards | 1926–1946 | 181–172 |
| Wilbur Stalcup | 1946–1962 | 195–179 |
| Bob Vanatta | 1962–1967 | 42–80 |
| Norm Stewart | 1967–1999 | 634–333 |
| Quin Snyder | 1999–2006 | 126–91 |
| Melvin Watkins | 2006 | 2–5 |
| Mike Anderson | 2006–2011 | 111–57 |
| Frank Haith | 2011–2014 | 53–28 |
| Kim Anderson | 2014–2017 | 27–68 |
| Cuonzo Martin | 2017–2022 | 78–77 |
| Dennis Gates | 2022–present | 33–34 |
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:
| Name | Position |
| Dennis Gates | Head Coach |
| Charlton "C.Y." Young | Associate Head Coach |
| Kyle Smithpeters | Assistant Coach |
| Rob Summers | Assistant Coach |
| Ryan Sharbaugh | Assistant Coach |
| Matt Cline | Assistant 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
| Name | Position |
| David Nutt | Assistant to the Head Coach / Senior Advisor |
| Sean Conaty | Director of Athletic Performance |
| Dalon King | Director of Basketball Operations |
| Nick Korta | Assistant Director of Basketball Operations |
| Chris Perrin | Assistant Director of Sports Medicine |
| David Carter | Assistant to the Head Coach / Analytics |
| Latisha Mayes | Executive 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.
