One in, one out for Mizzou Hoops’ front court

Welcome to the Morning Commute

Today we’re talking about big men. And really big men.

If you’re like the rest of us over at Rock M+, you’ve been anxiously awaiting Mizzou Hoops inevitable move into the front court market of the transfer portal. With Josh Gray exiting the roster (also to the portal, somehow?), Mizzou was in desperate need of some help down low. And they got it on Sunday... oh wait, until they suddenly found themself in need again.

Mizzou landed its fourth commit of the transfer class when former LSU and Arizona State big Shawn Phillips, Jr., pledged his signature (can you sign a non-contract).

Landing Phillips comes after a week or so where MU’s staff canvassed its options…