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Missouri's Kassius Robertson, center, shoots over Mississippi State's Nick Weatherspoon, right, during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 10, 2018, in Columbia, Mo. Missouri won the game 89-85 in overtime. (AP Photo/L.G. Patterson)

Robertson, Missouri beat Mississippi State 89-85 in OT

By JOE WALLJASPER - Associated Press

Missouri guard Kassius Robertson goes up for a layup while being defended by Iowa State guard Terrence Lewis (24) in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Columbia, Mo., Friday, Nov. 10, 2017. (Chris Lee/St. Louis Post-Dispatch via AP)

Missouri wins despite Porter’s injury

By JOE WALLJASPER - Associated Press

FILE - In this March 4, 2017, file photo, Nathan Hale forward Michael Porter Jr. dribbles downcourt against Garfield in the first half of the Washington state boys 3A high school basketball championship in Tacoma, Wash. Missouri basketball has been mired in Southeastern Conference irrelevance in recent years under former coach Kim Anderson. No more for the resurgent Tigers, who have national-championship hopes following the hiring of coach Cuonzo Martin after last season and the signing of a Kentucky-like group of freshmen _ highlighted by forward Michael Porter Jr. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren, File)

Porter Jr., other freshmen, set high hopes at Missouri

By KURT VOIGT - Associated Press

Missouri guard Terrence Phillips reacts to fouling out during the second half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Auburn at the Southeastern Conference tournament Wednesday, March 8, 2017, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)

Missouri beats Auburn 86-83 at SEC, extends coach’s tenure

By TERESA M. WALKER - Associated Press