Initial Impressions: How did Mizzou Hoops’ newcomers fare in game one?

Twitter.com/MizzouHoops Amari Davis pulls up to shoot in the second half of the Missouri win over Central Michigan.We’re one game deep, and I hate to jinx it folks, but Mizzou is staring down the possibility of an undefeated season!

All jokes aside, it was a delight to see the Tigers take the (brand spanking new) court at Mizzou Arena once again, a pleasure that was only emphasized when they came away with a 10-point win over Central Michigan.

One of the enduring stories of the offseason that carried into the first game was the abundance of newcomers on Cuonzo Martin’s roster. Of the nine new players, only three didn’t see the floor against the Chips, all three having been held out of the…