Mizzou News for Thursday, April 23
Yet another graduate transfer has Mizzou in his final schools!
This time, it’s former Hawaii point guard Drew Buggs, who has Missouri, Iowa State, and Loyola Marymount in his final three schools, according to his AAU coach, Ryan Silver.
Drew Buggs @stonecolddrew Final 3 Schools Missouri, Iowa State and LMU. pic.twitter.com/LVRvqUpJSs
— Ryan Silver (@RyanSilver1) April 22, 2020
A decision will be coming soon. Like, this weekend soon, Ryan Silver told 247 Sports’ Josh Gershon. Here’s what Silver had to say about Missouri, specifically HCCM:
“Cuonzo Martin is one of the best coaches in America. He has unbelievable charisma and is a tremendous leader.”
Maybe, just maybe, Cuonzo Martin and the staff will find that graduate transfer to fill the two open scholarship spots. More names to watch out for are Fresno State’s Jarred Hyder, Oregon’s Francis Okoro, and Evansville’s DeAndre Williams.
But wait.....there’s more! Add JUCO guard El Ellis to the list that Mizzou has checked in on, according to Stockrisers’ Jake Weingarten:
Mizzou and Oregon are the latest programs to get involved and contact Top-rated JUCO guard El Ellis, he told @Stockrisers.
The premier scorer of Tallahassee CC, is eligible in fall of ‘21 and has 20+ high-major programs pursuing him.
— Jake (@jakeweingarten) April 23, 2020
Moving on...Mizzou Football has officially announced that they have signed Rutgers offensive lineman graduate transfer Michael Maietti. Look for him to compete for the starting job right away.
Welcome to the #NewZou OL @MikeMaietti78 ️#MIZ x #NewZou pic.twitter.com/YoZORtDgef
— Mizzou Football (@MizzouFootball) April 22, 2020
And it’s NFL Draft time! Here’s what SPOOOON (and Martin Rucker!) had to say about Mizzou Football players going pro:
"I can't wait to hear your name being called." - #MizzouMade @SeanWSpoon56 #MIZ x #NFLDraft pic.twitter.com/XKVtvditZg
— Mizzou Football (@MizzouFootball) April 22, 2020
"I can't wait to see you guys come across the screen on Draft Day." - #MizzouMade TE @RuckerSouthSide #MIZ x #NFLDraft pic.twitter.com/IlyPHX1q9Z
— Mizzou Football (@MizzouFootball) April 23, 2020
And Jordan Elliott is soon to be NFL bound. Get ready!
Dear @NFL,
Brace for Jordan Elliott's (@BIGJ5K) impact. Right, @MizzouFootball?@NFLDraft x #NFLDraft x #SECFB pic.twitter.com/VM40AuMpz8
— Southeastern Conference (@SEC) April 22, 2020
Of course, we’ll have plenty of coverage to come here at Rock M Nation throughout the NFL Draft this weekend. Stay tuned.
Onto the links!
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- MU’s Drinkwitz was to throw out a first pitch. Instead, he’s been watching “Tiger King”, writes Souichi Terada
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- Mizzou Baseball’s Ian Bedell comes in at No. 89 in MLB Pipeline’s updated Top 150 draft rankings
- From WatchStadium’s Brett McMurphy, 99 percent of FBS ADs Believe We’ll Have College Football This Season. Love to see it!
- Workout Wednesdays with Nicodemus Christopher!
You know what day it is...
Workout Wednesday with Coach Nic (Household items edition)#ToTheFinishLine pic.twitter.com/A81ib6o5TX
— Mizzou Hoops (@MizzouHoops) April 22, 2020
- Tune into the Mizzou Radio Network on Sunday Night for the 2003 win over Nebraska
A #Mizzou Classic
2003 vs. Nebraska
Relive it Sunday on the Tiger Radio Network (@MizzouRadio) #MIZ x #NewZou pic.twitter.com/RkWspczTN8
— Mizzou Football (@MizzouFootball) April 22, 2020
- Here’s what Cullen VanLeer had to say about becoming the new head basketball coach at Owensville High School. Congrats, Cullen!
Watch: Former @MizzouHoops player @cullenvanleer33 is the new boys basketball coach for @owenathletics
"It's been a dream of mine."
Full Story: https://t.co/zvf3Ak7zWv pic.twitter.com/IyErXNlcyb
— Andrew Kauffman (@AndrewABC17) April 22, 2020
- Big news here, University of Missouri interim chancellor Mun Y. Choi is planning on resuming in-person classes in the fall:
Too Much News Wednesday: @Mizzou planning on resuming in-person classes in the fall. Statement says staff and faculty will return to work in-person in phases. pic.twitter.com/KriJxm28Dy
— Sebastián Martínez Valdivia (@sebastiansings) April 22, 2020
- Mizzou Softball’s win over Minnesota is No. 3 on their Top 10 moments of the season!
#⃣3⃣ in our Top 10 Moments!
DOWN GOES MINNESOTA ‼️#OwnIt pic.twitter.com/rL1vKf0po6
— Mizzou Softball (@MizzouSoftball) April 22, 2020
- Mizzou Wrestler Allan Hart was the team’s most improved wrestler this season!
Your 2020 #TigerStyle Most Improved Wrestler Award Winner
Allan Hart #MIZ x #TigerStyle pic.twitter.com/Tx9dt7ZCvC
— #TigerStyle (@MizzouWrestling) April 22, 2020