It’s an understatement to say that Missouri was a great passing team in 2022-23.
The Tigers averaged 15.9 assists per game (21st in the nation) and had a 1.4 assist-to-turnover ratio (tied for fifth). Dennis Gates prides himself on coaching elite passing teams that spread the ball around to create a free-flowing offense, and his first squad at Mizzou did just that.
The system has not changed going into this season, and despite tonight’s result, this year’s group still has the chance to eclipse those numbers. It’s in large part due to this team appearing to have a fairly different makeup on offense.