Dec. 30, 2024. Mizzou men’s basketball knocked off Central Arkansas 92-59. The win moved the Tigers to 8-5 on the season.
It also marked their most recent victory.
What followed was an undesired recalling of the illustrious 1907-08 squad, as the Tigers finished the season 0-18 in conference play for the first time since Teddy Roosevelt was president.
Now, Mizzou begins its quest for a return to national relevance in a positive sense, an effort that’s led by a strong transfer class, promising freshmen and seasoned returners. Here are some of the season’s biggest storylines ahead of MU’s opener against Memphis on Monday.