Podcast: Bates' NBA Chances, Mizzou Women's Basketball's Offseason

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Kellie Harper's first team with the Missouri Tigers is beginning to come into clearer picture, with 12 of the 15 roster spots now filled after a busy transfer portal cycle.
On the men's team for Missouri, former guard Tamar Bates is shooting up boards for the NBA draft after an impressive Combine.
To recap the moves Harper made in the transfer portal, and look at Bates' chances of being selected in the NBA draft, Missouri On SI reporter Joey Van Zummeren talked with Missouri women's basketball and NBA draft reporter Killian Wright on the latest episode of the "All Things Mizzou" podcast.
You can watch the episode via YouTube with the link below or through Spotify, Apple Podcasts orAmazon.
The "All Things Mizzou" podcast is presented by MissouriOnSI. Tune in every week as reporters of various sports provide news, analysis and opinions on everything going on in the world of Mizzou athletics.
The NBA draft will be held June 25 in New York, with Bates hoping to hear his name called. His chances have likely been boosted with multiple top players in the draft annoucing plans to return to college after initially declaring for the draft.
Missouri women's basketball transfer additions:
Junior G, Saniah Tyler - READ
Sophomore G, Shannon Dowell - READ
Junior F, Jordana Reisma - READ
Freshman G, Sydney Mains - READ
Senior G, Jayla Smith - READ
Junior G, Lisa Thompson - READ
Sophomore G, Chloe Sotell - READ
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Joey Van Zummeren is the lead writer for Missouri Tigers on SI, covering the Tigers since 2023. He also has experience reporting on the Green Bay Packers and high school sports. A Belleville, Ill., native, he joined Missouri Tigers On SI as an intern in 2023.
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Originally from Kansas City, Killian Wright covers Mizzou athletics for Missouri Tigers On SI. He's previously served as sports editor for The Maneater, Mizzou's student newspaper, and works as a reporter for the Columbia Missourian. He is set to graduate from the Missouri School of Journalism in 2028. KC Sports Network is the premier destination for Kansas City sports fans with podcasts, YouTube and social media content. Stay connected with the latest news and analysis by following KCSN on all social media platforms.
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