The college basketball season may be over, but the action is just heating up. The transfer portal is officially open, and for the Missouri Tigers, the roster-building process for the 2026 campaign is already underway. With several players entering the portal, the Tigers' lineup looks significantly different than it did just days ago—a common, if hectic, reality in today's game.

While Tuesday, April 7th, saw a flurry of players entering the portal nationwide, it was a quieter day on the incoming front for Mizzou. The program was linked to just a few reported targets: James Madison forward Justin McBride, Utah guard Terrence Brown, and Chattanooga guard Jordan Frison. Early contacts like these are often preliminary feelers as coaching staffs gauge mutual interest.

This year, expect Missouri to be far more active in the portal market than last season. The strategy has shifted; while last year was about supplementing young talent around a key player, the focus now turns to building the future around standout guard Jason Crowe, Jr. With roster spots at a premium, every addition will be crucial for shaping a competitive squad.

Navigating the transfer portal is the defining challenge of modern college basketball, a whirlwind of rumors, offers, and decisions that can reshape a program overnight. For the Tigers, the work to construct a winning team for 2026 has already begun.