Coach Kim Anderson took his task of resurrecting the Missouri men’s basketball team quite literally on Friday night.
After the public address announcer called the players onto the court at the Halloween and Hoops Black and Gold scrimmage, Anderson emerged from a coffin placed at center court. With a microphone in hand, Anderson didn’t leave his actions up to the crowd’s interpretation.
“Many others have buried us,” he said. “We hope to prove them wrong.”
The Tigers aren’t just buried in preseason rankings; they are ranked dead last in the Southeastern Conference. This season, Missouri looks to defy doubters and improve on a combined 19-44 record under Anderson the previous two seasons.