Former Kansas Forward Bryson Tiller Commits to Mizzou Basketball Bryson Tiller, a redshirt freshman forward from Kansas, has officially committed to the University of Missouri’s basketball program, marking the third major addition to the Tigers’ 2026 recruiting class. The decision, confirmed by multiple reports, sees Tiller choose Missouri over competing offers from Michigan, Arizona, and Miami. The 6-foot-11, 240-pound forward brings significant size and experience to a Missouri squad that is transitioning after the departure of starting power forward Mark Mitchell and center Shawn Phillips Jr., both of whom exhausted their eligibility in the 2025-26 season. Tiller’s commitment follows a standout redshirt freshman season with the Kansas Jayhawks, during which he averaged 7.9 points, 6.1 rebounds, 1 assist, and 1.3 blocks per game. His shooting efficiency was notable, with a 44.9% field goal percentage and 26.9% three-point accuracy. He started 31 of 35 games, logging 25.9 minutes per contest, and outperformed all but one returning Missouri player in terms of points and minutes per game. His performance earned him recognition as a four-star transfer and No. 7 power forward in the 2026 transfer class, per 247Sports. Before joining Kansas, Tiller spent two seasons in the Overtime Elite (OTE) League, where he developed under the guidance of Tim Fuller, now Missouri’s general manager. During the 2022-23 season, Tiller averaged 11.5 points and 6.9 rebounds per game, and his output increased to 12.2 points and 9.4 rebounds in the 2023-24 season. Fuller, who served as OTE’s Vice President of Recruiting and Player Personnel, will reunite with Tiller at Missouri, where the forward is expected to play a pivotal role in rebuilding the frontcourt.#kansas_jayhawks #bryson_tiller #university_of_missouri #ote_league #tim_fuller
