Missouri Rules 2 More Players Out Before Season-Opener to Bring Total to 4; What Do Their Absences Mean and When Will They Return?

The Missouri Tigers, considered a dark horse in the SEC this season, received bad news as they prepare to open the season at home against Cleveland State on November 3. According to CBS Sports’ Matt Norlander, Missouri fifth-year coach Dennis Gates announced yesterday that fifth-year CJ Gunn had been ruled ineligible by the SEC.

Gunn did not suit up for the Tigers this year, as he was granted a temporary court order to play. The 6-7 forward had spent two seasons each at Indiana and DePaul. He then signed with the Calgary Surge of the Canadian Elite Basketball League, appearing in two games, before going undrafted in the 2026 draft. He also signed a Summer League contract with the Golden State Warriors, though he did not appear in a game.

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“Gunn is ineligible because he signed a pro contract (also signed with the Golden State Warriors, per the court documents in his recent TRO) and received payment, Norlander tweeted. “Gunn paid back the $524, Gates said. Mizzou has to file its ’26-27 roster to the SEC tonight. No appeal is on the table.”

“Even worse for Gunn: He’s not eligible to be drafted into the G League, which had its draft in October, because the SEC’s ruling was finalized in the lead-up to Missouri’s opener tomorrow,” Norlander continued. “The SEC’s ruling on Gunn came down to “post-enrollment” status, just as it did with RJ Luis.”

Jaylen Carey Suspended For “Violation of Team Rules”

Gates, who has a 75-59 record at Missouri, also said yesterday that Jaylen Carey had been suspended for violating team rules.  Carey did not play in either of Missouri’s two exhibition games. According to Devin Hager of On3, no specifics were given about Carey’s suspension or whether he would be reinstated.

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Carey was expected to have a major role in Missouri’s frontcourt this year. Carey transferred from Tennessee this offseason with two years of eligibility left. The 6-8 forward was coming off a solid season with the Volunteers, averaging 7.4 points on 48.7%…

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