BREAKING: Kentucky Wildcats in Pursuit of Treysen Eaglestaff, the BEST SCORER in College Basketball!
Dennis Gates was a revelation for Missouri in 2022–2023 after taking over a program that had only won 12 games the previous season. He guided the Tigers to the second round of the NCAA Tournament with a 25-10 record (11-7 in the SEC). Along the way, reporters for the USA TODAY Sports Network who cover the league also named him the SEC Coach of the Year.
Last season was a different story. Mizzou collapsed, finishing the regular season 0-18 in conference play and going 8-24 overall. After that, it was eliminated in the SEC
“I appreciate the way he approaches the game,” Mark Pope, the coach of the Wildcats, stated. “I appreciate his aggression. His demeanor is appealing to me. I appreciate how he honors the game and discusses it. I adore it.
“He is one of the truly unique coaches in college basketball, in my opinion.” And one who is deserving of praise for a season of recovery. Pope stated, “Those kids have responded this year, but the way he is helped that program, last year would not have been easy for anybody.” “(It) is quite remarkable…. I believe that is one of the best college basketball
