Mizzou Freshman Suffers Setback Before Season Opener

Missouri basketball's heralded freshman Aidan Chronister will miss the opening four weeks of the season due to a non-shooting hand injury. He sustained the injury during practice on Monday, November 2, and is scheduled for re-evaluation in four weeks. This timeline likely sidelines him for all of November and potentially impacts early December games, including the ACC/SEC Challenge and Border War.

Chronister, a four-star recruit from Rogers, Arkansas, was expected to contribute to the Tigers' rotation, particularly with his perimeter shooting. In preseason exhibitions, he shot 3-of-9 from three-point range, with all his attempts coming from behind the arc.

The Tigers are facing significant roster challenges heading into their season opener. Shooting guard CJ Gunn has been ruled ineligible for the entire season. Additionally, Tennessee transfer forward Jaylen Carey faces an indefinite suspension for team rule violations, and backup center Luke Northweather will sit out the opener as a precaution.