On the Mizzou basketball roster, there is no shortage of big names. 5-star
recruits like Jason Crowe and Toni Bryant stand out. Along with them, you have other
big names like Kansas transfer Bryson Tiller and even returnee Mark Mitchell. With so
many noticeable names on the roster, there are plenty of guys who fly under the radar
and don’t get mentioned often. Here are a few underrated players that’ll look to
contribute to the Tigers’ success this year:
Aidan Chronister
Chronister comes into this season as a member of the highly touted Mizzou
recruiting class and, just like Bryant and Crowe, he will look to make his mark. The 6-7
forward is known for his 3-point shooting and will use that to help the Tigers space the
floor. He can move without the ball and excels at catch-and-shoot
opportunities. With his skill set, he’s going to make life easier for Jason Crowe and guys
like Mark Mitchell. In both of Mizzou’s exhibition games, all of his baskets came from
behind the arc. Against UNLV, he was able to get up seven three-point shots.
Chronister has gotten significant playing time in both exhibition games, so it appears
Coach Gates will look to him as a valuable bench piece for the Tigers.
Cord Stansberry
As much as Jason Crowe will play this season, there will be times when he
needs to go to the bench. When that happens, someone will have to step up and lead
the offense. For now, it appears that responsibility will fall on Cord Stansberry.
Stansberry is a transfer from West Carolina University, and he has plenty of college
experience. At West Carolina, Stansberry was able to average 14 points per game; he’s

shown he can make plays and score the ball when he needs to. The fifth-
year guard was able to get a lot of playing time in the Kansas State exhibition and split
time with Aaron Rowe in the UNLV exhibition. Gates has given him opportunities to
prove himself, and for now it seems he will be in charge of holding the line whenever
Jason Crowe goes to the bench.
Jordan Crawford
The transfer from South Dakota University comes in fighting uphill for playing
time. During both Mizzou exhibition games, Crawford only managed to play eight
minutes total. There are plenty of guards on the roster and only so much playing time to
go around. Crawford could be someone who steps up at some point this season. The 6-
2 guard brings experience and scoring to the Tigers. He’s a fifth-year guard who’s
coming off a 14-point-per-game season at South Dakota University. He’s a capable
shooter who could help the Tigers space the floor and provide offense off the bench.
Crawford hasn’t shown the ability to play the point guard position, so Tiger fans should
expect him to only play the two-guard spot. He may not play much early, but there could
come a point in the season where Crawford has the opportunity to prove himself to
Coach Gates and the Tiger fanbase.