If Missouri ends up once again making the big dance in March, we will be looking back at a late-night text by Sean East II to Dennis Gates on a cold November night as one of the turning points of the season.
That text prior to the Pitt game resulted in personnel changes within Mizzou’s starting lineup that saw both Aidan Shaw and Tamar Bates inserted in the starting lineup.
Prior to the past week, Missouri tried mixing in names such as Caleb Grill, Jesus Carralero-Martin, John Tonje and Connor Vanover with East, Nick Honor, and Noah Carter to start games.