The 1993-94 Mizzou Hoops season was a special one. Special because the team was undefeated in the Big 8, which hadn’t happened in 23 years. Special because of the wins vs. Illinois and kU (x2). Special because they were a 1-seed, albeit in the West instead of Midwest (Cuonzo Martin’s Purdue team was bestowed that honor). Special because they had EIGHT seniors, 6 of whom had been there all four years— something that is unheard of nowadays. Special because they got to the Elite 8. Special because of the players involved: Lamont Frazier, Jevon Crudup, Kelly Thames, Derek Grimm, Paul O’Liney, Melvin Booker and a whole cast of other characters needed to make this happen.
Melvin Booker reflects on Mizzou’s most memorable season
