President Choi's Blog

Men’s basketball flying high

March 15, 2021


A photo of Mizzou's Dru Smith taking on Georgia's K.D. Johnson in the second round of the 2021 SEC Tournament. Mizzou won 73-70 (photo courtesy of Zach Bland, Mizzou Athletics).
Mizzou’s Dru Smith taking on Georgia’s K.D. Johnson in the second round of the 2021 SEC Tournament. Mizzou won 73-70 (photo courtesy of Zach Bland, Mizzou Athletics).

Up until yesterday, our Mizzou men’s basketball team had received two berths to the NCAA Tournament on Selection Sunday in seven years. But that’s old news. Now, our Tigers are headed into 2021 March Madness as the #9 seed in the West Region! They face Oklahoma at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis on Saturday.

I’m so proud of our student-athletes for their perseverance and success in what has been arguably the most challenging year for college sports. I also want to thank Coach Cuonzo Martin and his staff for everything they’ve done to support our players and achieve this goal.

A photo of Coach Cuonzo Martin and his staff during during the Missouri-Georgia game, March 12, 2021 (photo courtesy of Zach Bland, Mizzou Athletics).
Coach Cuonzo Martin and his staff during the Missouri-Georgia game, March 12, 2021 (photo courtesy of Zach Bland, Mizzou Athletics).

I’ve had the opportunity to attend most of our men’s basketball games this season, and let me tell you: This team is bringing immense talent, ambition and commitment to the tournament. I can’t wait to see them beat Oklahoma!

MIZ!

— Mun