Cuonzo Martin opens up about the 2019-2020 team

We’re now less than 48 hours from Mizzou Hoops’ tipoff in the ‘19-’20 season, and we’re just soaking up allllllll the basketball content we can get our hands on.

• Cuonzo Martin spoke about this year’s team, covering topics from the introduction of Dru Smith to the importance of fan support and how the Tigers can become an elite defense.
• Martin also addressed Jeremiah Tilmon’s foul troubles and how he can take the next step in his junior season.
• Speaking of Tilmon, the junior big man was named Second Team Preseason All-SEC! Congrats, Jeremiah!

Yesterday at Rock M

• Sophomore trio will be key to Missouri’s next steps
• SEC Basketball Preview: #1 Kentucky Wildcats

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• Happy opening day to the Mizzou women’s basketball team, which opens its season tonight against Western Illinois. I don’t know about y’all, but I can’t wait to watch how this year’s team will prove itself without The Mayor.
• Speaking of that team, get to know freshman Aijha Blackwell, Missouri’s legacy recruit from the 2019 class.
• Also in the realm of basketball: Something something something about alcohol at Mizzou Hoops games, BUT ALSO LION’S CHOICE!!!!!!!!!!!
• The Kansas City Star has the look ahead to Georgia on Saturday, including five things you should know about the Bulldogs.
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