Know Your Non-conference Opponent: Missouri

Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports This guy seems confident.Missouri ripped off six straight 20-win season from 2009 to 2014 under Mike Anderson and Frank Haith, but Haith’s final season was enough of a disappointment for him to be moved along and Kim Anderson to be hired out of the DII ranks. Anderson then put together three 20-loss seasons in three years, prompting Missou to hire former Tennessee head man Cuonzo Martin in an attempt to return to prominence.

Through two years, Martin is 35-30, has a tournament bid under his belt, and has seen a couple of promising squads undermined by injuries. Now he has a veteran squad with some interesting pieces back and looks poised to put…