Minutes after Missouri polished off a season-opening win against Central Arkansas, Tigers coach Cuonzo Martin doled out praise for Jeremiah Tilmon keeping a level head.
A year after hard-double teams stymied and frustrated the Tigers’ post, the sophomore displayed poise under pressure, splitting defenders to finish softly around the rim or routing passes to the appropriate destination on the floor.
“I think again the biggest growth for him: passing out of the double,” Martin told assembled reporters in his post-game presser. “A year ago, he passed that thing quick, (got) it out of his hand as opposed to being strong.