Dennis Gates was trying something different. The night before the Missouri football team nearly upset Georgia, Gates and his Tiger basketball squad were ready for Mizzou Madness.

What Missouri's head coach has seen, though, are athletes across all sports utilizing a part of college athletics for their own benefit. "It's very popular to be in the portal," Gates said.

Mar 19, 2025; Wichita, KS, USA; Missouri Tigers head coach Dennis Gates watches his team during a practice session at Intrust Bank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nick Tre.

Feb 12, 2025; Columbia, Missouri, USA; Missouri Tigers head coach Dennis Gates reacts during the second half against the Oklahoma Sooners at Mizzou Arena.

Although Missouri men's basketball is undergoing a frustrating 2023-24 season, any doubts about Dennis Gates as the head coach of its future overlook the potential for impending success.

Missouri's basketball coach created national buzz by swooping in to secure a commitment from Jason Crowe Jr., a top 10 recruit.

Missouri Tigers head coach Dennis Gates greets Missouri Tigers guard Kobe Brown (24) on the sideline as Auburn Tigers take on ...

COLUMBIA, Mo. — Dennis Gates could, and did, make the case for other programs. Jackson State was, in his words, the best 0-5 team in the country when it beat Missouri in November.

Missouri basketball coach Dennis Gates created some buzz on the national scene by swooping in to secure a commitment from high-scoring guard Jason Crowe Jr., a top 10 recruit in the Class of 2026.

Dennis Gates was trying something different. The night before the Missouri football team nearly upset Georgia, Gates and his Tiger basketball squad were ready for Mizzou Madness. The season ...

MissouriOnSI takes a look at the intricacies of a new-look version of the Missouri basketball roster, taking a first glance ...

Dennis Gates and Mizzou Men’s Basketball looking forward to 2024-25 season. Story by Adeen Rao • 4mo. A new season awaits for head coach Dennis Gates and the Missouri Tigers with the message ...