Coming into the 2018-2019 season, most pundits — ourselves included — figured Missouri basketball would be defined by its bigs. Kevin Puryear was ready to cement his legacy as a fan favorite with a strong senior campaign; Mitchell Smith and Reed Nikko were back to provide sturdy depth; Jeremiah Tilmon had a college season under his belt and all the potential in the world; and Jontay Porter would make himself an NBA Lottery pick with a new conditioning program and refined skill.
Four out of those five things are still happening. Unfortunately, the one with the highest ceiling is the one we’re deprived of seeing.