Missouri men's basketball has gotten off to a hot start this season, currently sitting at 12-4 on the year and 2-1 in conference play. Dennis Gates has the Tigers at third in the SEC, and while this season certainly looks have a lot of promise, the future of Missouri basketball could be even brighter.

In a battle of reeling squads under first-year coaches, the Razorbacks and Tigers limp into Thursday's 6:30 p.m. tipoff at Mizzou Arena with similar stories.

Auburn basketball hits the road to battle Missouri in a key SEC battle. Here's where to watch the action live.

Missouri women's basketball's opening stretch in SEC play has been brutally tough. Mizzou is fighting, but a loss to Alabama showed it needs more than fight.

The big run was capped by a 3-pointer from center Ashlynn Chlarson, an Eastern Arizona College transfer, who had one of her better outings as a Razorback. Chlarson scored a season-high 14 points on 5 for 8 shooting, along with 6 rebounds, but only played 15 minutes due to foul issues. Chlarson fouled out with 6:11 remaining.

The Mid-Missouri HomeSchool Mavericks had four players score in double figures Tuesday night, leading to a 57-32 victory against Applewood Christian.

Here is what you need to know about Auburn before Missouri basketball hosts Steven Pearl's team at Mizzou Arena on Wednesday night.

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