vMar 20, 2025; Wichita, KS, USA; Missouri Tigers guard Tamar Bates (2) drives against Drake Bulldogs forward Cam Manyawu (3) in the first half of a first round men’s NCAA Tournament game at Intrust Bank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nick Tre. Smith-Imagn Images Nick Tre. Smith-Imagn Images

Mizzou Guard Improves Play in 3rd Summer League Game: The Buzz

Originally posted on Missouri Tigers on SI
By Michael Stamps | Last updated Jul 16, 2025 1:00 AM ET

Former Missouri Tigers guard Tamar Bates is showing improved signs of play in the NBA Summer League for the Denver Nuggets, going for 14 points on 6-for-16 shooting.

Bates is slowly starting to improve his level of play as the Summer League progresses, posting arguably his best numbers in his third appearance. Bates also shot 2-for-6 from the 3-point line with no free-throw attempts, adding three assists, three steals, a rebound and three turnovers to his stat line.

The former Missouri guard was not selected in the first two rounds of the 2025 NBA draft and is currently fighting for a likely two-way spot on the Denver Nuggets' regular-season roster. His status with the team is unclear at the moment, but his recent improvements with the Summer League winding down seem to be a good sign.

Did you notice?

Missouri gynmastics coach Shannon Welker threw out the first pitch at a recent Kansas City Royals game.

You know @MUGymShannon was bringing the heat on the mound

Thank you to the @Royals for having Coach Welker out to throw out the first pitch at Mizzou Day on Sunday ⚾️ #MIZ pic.twitter.com/12n5snUFcU
— Mizzou Gymnastics (@MizzouGym) July 15, 2025

Missouri will earn an official visit from four-star forward Tristan Reed during the next school year. He joins a very talented crop of official visitors.

4⭐️ Tristan Reed has scheduled official visits to Missouri, Ohio State, and Mississippi State.

The 6-9 big man is a top-80 recruit in the 2026 class. https://t.co/1BkPPV76BA pic.twitter.com/SPKuGjgzuy
— Joe Tipton (@TiptonEdits) July 15, 2025

Here's a look back at some notable moments from Missouri gymnastics' season:

What a year from @MizzouGym

◾️Best finish of any women's team in school history (No. 3)
◾️2025 NCAA Balance Beam National Champion (@hu_dat_gymnast)
◾️7️⃣ WCGA All-Americans, most in the country

Secure your tickets for 2026

️: https://t.co/DlQqep55ZJ #MIZ pic.twitter.com/RejofaOO1L
— Mizzou Athletics (@MizzouAthletics) July 15, 2025