BREAKING: Kentucky Wildcats in Pursuit of Treysen Eaglestaff, the BEST SCORER in College Basketball!
After taking over a Missouri club that had only won 12 games the season before, Dennis Gates was a revelation in 2022–2023. With a 25-10 record (11-7 in the SEC), he led the Tigers to the NCAA Tournament’s second round. Along the way, he was also selected the SEC Coach of the Year by the league’s USA TODAY Sports Network reporters.
It was different last season. Mizzou fell apart, dropping 8-24 overall and 0-18 in conference play at the end of the regular season. It was thereafter removed from the SEC. “His approach to the game is something I like,” said Wildcats coach Mark Pope. “I like his aggressiveness. I find his manner charming. I like how he talks about and respects the game. I love it.