It’s probably safe to say that last year was a bit of a letdown for most Mizzou Hoops fans. While national expectations surrounding the program weren’t incredibly high, internal expectations were much higher. This internal feeling trickled down to the fanbase, who were fully expecting the Tigers to contend for an NCAA Tournament bid.
That didn’t come to pass for a variety of reasons, but there were flashes of excitement for fans to hold onto throughout the season. One of those came from sparsely used Parker Braun, who quickly acquitted himself to the fanbase with a propensity for big dunks and athletic plays on the defensive end.