Tamar Bates is Missouri’s steady, high-efficiency two-way guard
In the 2024-25 season, Tamar Bates became a more complete scoring guard for Missouri, averaging 13.3 points while shooting 50.8% from the field, 39.7% from three, and a nation-best 94.6% from the free-throw line[6][7][10]. He started the final 25 games, played every contest, and paired efficient shot-making with real defensive pressure, averaging 1.3 steals per game[1][6][10]. What makes him useful is the combo of reliability, spacing, and toughness: he can score without hijacking the offense, stay on the floor, and bring veteran calm with a little bite.
