Bowers was an elite two-way player who contributed as a scorer, defender, and rebounder. His impact was felt the most during Missouri’s 30-5 season in 2011-12, where they won the Big 12 Tournament Championship.
Gardner was one of the best pure scorers Missouri ever had. In his junior season, he averaged 19.7 points per game and provided elite perimeter shooting.
The father of NBA star Devin Booker, Melvin was a dynamic guard who led Missouri to an undefeated Big Eight season in 1994. His ability to score and distribute made him one of the best guards in school history.
Stipanovich was a dominant center who provided both scoring and rebounding for the Tigers. He teamed up with Jon Sundvold to lead Missouri to multiple Big Eight championships and NCAA Tournament runs.
A smooth-scoring wing, Rush was one of the most dynamic offensive players in Missouri history. He averaged 19.8 points per game over his final two seasons and helped lead the Tigers on a deep tournament run.
A dominant force in the paint, Johnson was a double-double machine. He played a crucial role in Missouri’s Elite Eight run in 2002 and remains one of the best big men in program history.
One of the best point guards in Mizzou history, Pressey was a playmaking genius. His court vision, ball-handling, and leadership helped Missouri become a national contender, especially during the 2011-12 season when they finished 30-5.
Sundvold was a deadly shooter and played a crucial role in Missouri’s four straight Big Eight titles. His high basketball IQ and elite shooting helped set the foundation for Missouri’s success in the early ‘80s.
Nicknamed “Band-Aid” for his signature look, Chievous was an offensive powerhouse. He remains the program’s all-time leading scorer and led Missouri to multiple NCAA Tournament runs. His ability to score at will makes him one of the best Tigers ever.
Doug Smith is one of the greatest players in Missouri history. A dominant forward, he averaged 20+ points and 10 rebounds per game in his final two seasons. Smith led Mizzou to multiple NCAA Tournament appearances and was later a top-10 NBA draft pick.
