It’s rare when recruiting outcome qualifies as a fait accompli, but Josh Gray’s commitment to Missouri on Sunday is as close as it gets.
When the South Carolina transfer first emerged in late April, the supply of centers had steadily dwindled. But there was still enough diversity and time to think MU’s hunt had ample room to maneuver. Over the past two weeks, though, that path narrowed. Once UC Irvine’s Bent Leuchten withdrew from the transfer portal, Gray became entrenched atop the Tigers’ recruiting board.
All that remained was jetting into Columbia for an official visit — a trip that unfolded early last week — and a promised bat signal from coach Dennis Gates.