MISSOURI STATE BEARS MEN'S BASKETBALL
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Cuonzo Martin commands a Missouri State program built on midwestern toughness and defensive discipline, evidenced by the Bears holding opponents to 73.0 points per game this season. Located in Springfield, Missouri, the university enrolls 23,418 students and competes in Conference USA under the lights of Great Southern Bank Arena. Martin's 14-player roster has posted a 13-12 overall record while averaging 75.1 points, demonstrating a tight margin that reflects the competitive landscape of their conference slate.
Home court has provided significant advantage for the Bears, who stand 10-5 at Great Southern Bank Arena compared to a 3-7 road record, indicating Martin's squad thrives in familiar surroundings. The 7-5 conference record places Missouri State solidly in the middle tier of Conference USA competition, with the team's defensive unit ranking as a genuine strength—holding opponents below 75 points represents disciplined half-court execution. Founded in 1905, Missouri State has emerged as a consistent mid-major contender, and Martin's tenure continues that trajectory through old-school principles of ball movement and perimeter defense that define his coaching philosophy.
KEY FACTS
| School | Missouri State University |
| Sport | Men's Basketball |
| Conference | Conference USA |
| Division | D1-FCS |
| Location | Springfield, Missouri |
| Venue | Great Southern Bank Arena |
| Head Coach | Cuonzo Martin |
ROSTER (2025-26)
| # | Name | Pos |
|---|---|---|
| 20 | Cameron Boone | F |
| 2 | Tyrique Brooks | G |
| 4 | Antwan Burnett | G |
| 31 | Ryder Cheesman | G |
| 3 | Collin Clark | F |
| 5 | Melakih Cunningham | G |
| 6 | Logan Epes | G |
| 13 | Zaxton King | G |
| 7 | Amar Kuljuhovic | G |
| 23 | Michael Osei-Bonsu | F |
| 11 | Keith Palek III | F |
| 10 | Darrion Sutton | F |
| 0 | Kobi Williams | G |
| 1 | Trey Williams Jr. | G |
SEASON RECORD
16-18
Overall
11-7
Home
5-11
Away
10-9
Conference
75.0 PPG / 73.6 Opp PPG
SCHEDULE (2025-26)
| Date | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 5 | Missouri Southern State Lions | W 88-70 |
| Nov 9 | Northwestern Oklahoma State Rangers | W 106-57 |
| Nov 12 | Arkansas State Red Wolves | L 85-86 |
| Nov 15 | UT Arlington Mavericks | L 49-67 |
| Nov 22 | UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros | W 74-67 |
| Nov 25 | Long Island University Sharks | L 61-75 |
| Nov 30 | Northeastern State RiverHawks | W 92-71 |
| Dec 6 | Tulsa Golden Hurricane | L 74-98 |
| Dec 13 | Xavier Musketeers | L 57-75 |
| Dec 17 | Oral Roberts Golden Eagles | W 63-62 |
| Dec 23 | Lindenwood Lions | W 70-65 |
| Dec 29 | Delaware Blue Hens | W 61-43 |
| Jan 3 | UTEP Miners | W 79-55 |
| Jan 4 | New Mexico State Aggies | W 89-82 |
| Jan 8 | Kennesaw State Owls | L 80-90 |
| Jan 10 | Florida International Panthers | W 79-71 |
| Jan 15 | Western Kentucky Hilltoppers | L 72-87 |
| Jan 17 | Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders | L 87-90 |
| Jan 23 | New Mexico State Aggies | W 84-75 |
| Jan 24 | UTEP Miners | W 62-57 |
| Jan 29 | Sam Houston Bearkats | L 71-80 |
| Jan 31 | Jacksonville State Gamecocks | W 74-67 |
| Feb 7 | Liberty Flames | L 76-79 |
| Feb 13 | Louisiana Tech Bulldogs | L 78-79 |
| Feb 14 | Delaware Blue Hens | L 67-76 |
| Feb 19 | Kennesaw State Owls | L 87-91 |
| Feb 21 | Florida International Panthers | L 67-70 |
| Feb 27 | Louisiana Tech Bulldogs | L 70-72 |
| Feb 28 | Sam Houston Bearkats | L 81-86 |
| Mar 6 | Western Kentucky Hilltoppers | W 87-74 |
| Mar 7 | Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders | L 63-75 |
| Mar 10 | Florida International Panthers | W 75-72 |
| Mar 11 | Liberty Flames | W 77-69 |
| Mar 13 | Louisiana Tech Bulldogs | L 66-69 |
ANALYTICS
+1.4
Pt Diff
L1
Streak
53.9%
SOS
#219
T-Rank
Barthag: 0.3903
99.7
Adj O
103.6
Adj D
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Missouri Men's Basketball ProgramsFREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
- What conference does Missouri State Men's Basketball compete in?
- Missouri State Bears Men's Basketball competes in the Conference USA conference at the NCAA D1-FCS level.
- Where does Missouri State play men's basketball home games?
- Missouri State Men's Basketball plays home games at Great Southern Bank Arena in Springfield, MO.
- Who is the head coach of Missouri State Men's Basketball?
- The head coach of Missouri State Bears Men's Basketball is Cuonzo Martin.
- When was Missouri State Men's Basketball program established?
- The establishment date for Missouri State Men's Basketball is not currently available.