Missouri Signs Three Recruits for 2027-28 Season

Three recruits officially signed with Missouri men's basketball on National Signing Day, adding to a 2027 class ranked No. 7 nationally.

Updated on Nov. 12, 2026 in Basketball

Missouri Signs Three Recruits for 2027-28 Season

Three Missouri men's basketball commits officially signed on National Signing Day, joining the program for the 2027-28 season. The class includes three four-star prospects and ranks No. 7 nationally, according to 247Sports.

Why it matters

Missouri has signed three top-10 recruiting classes in the last four years, a stretch that gives the program a stronger foundation for future seasons. The signees add depth and talent to a roster that will be built around incoming players.

Missouri's 2027 class ranks No. 7 nationally, compared with No. 4 for 2024 and No. 9 for 2026. Scottie Adkinson averaged 27 points per game in high school, shooting 62% from the field and 45.1% from three.

The players

Missouri Tigers men's basketball

The University of Missouri's men's basketball program competes in the Southeastern Conference and is based in Columbia, Missouri.

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The details

Scottie Adkinson, a 6-foot-3 point guard from Webster Groves, committed in July 2025. Devin Cleveland, a 6-foot-3 guard from Chicago, committed on October 16, and Cameron Barnes, a 6-foot-7 forward from Lee's Summit West, committed on September 21.

July 2025: Scottie Adkinson commits to Missouri.
September 21: Cameron Barnes commits to Missouri.
October 16: Devin Cleveland commits to Missouri.
November 11, 2026: The three recruits officially sign on National Signing Day.
2027-28 season: The signees are expected to join the Tigers.

Season Trajectory

Missouri's No. 7 ranking for 2027 continues a recent run of strong recruiting classes that have been ranked in the top 10 over the last four years. The class arrives as the program looks to build a roster capable of sustained competitiveness in the Southeastern Conference.

The class ranking gives Missouri a stronger recruiting profile heading into the 2027-28 season. Fantasy and bracket followers tracking college basketball may want to note the incoming names as the program's roster takes shape.

The takeaway

Missouri's consistent recruiting results put the program in a strong position to compete as its incoming players develop. Following the signees' progress through their high school and early college years offers a clear view of how the class will shape the team.