Tonight at 7 p.m. ET, No. 19 Kentucky opens SEC play vs. Missouri in a sold-out Mizzou Arena. I shared a detailed scouting report of the 11-1 Tigers with you earlier, but as usual, I’m here with the CliffsNotes version for the more casual fan. As we approach tipoff, here’s a quick rundown of what you need to know about Mizzou.
1. The Tigers head coach is Dennis Gates
There are a lot of new faces in the SEC this season, including Dennis Gates, who left Cleveland State for Missouri when Cuonzo Martin was fired.