Missouri Guard Annor Boateng Suffers Serious Injury

Head coach Dennis Gates says Boateng will likely miss the rest of the season.

Jan. 31, 2026 at 5:47pm

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Missouri sophomore guard Annor Boateng was stretchered off the court during the second half of the Tigers' win over Mississippi State after suffering a significant injury. Head coach Dennis Gates said Boateng will likely be out for the remainder of the season.

Why it matters

Boateng has been a key contributor for the Tigers this season, and his absence will be a major blow to the team's depth and lineup. The injury raises concerns about player safety and the risks of high-intensity college basketball.

The details

Boateng was injured while going up for a dunk attempt, falling backward and lying on the court for several minutes before being taken off on a stretcher. Gates said the injury is serious, noting "nine times out of 10, he'll be out for the remainder of the season." Guard T.O. Barrett said the injury "messed me a little bit mentally" but the team kept pushing through.

  • Boateng was injured with 11:03 remaining in the second half.
  • Missouri was leading by 15 points at the time of the injury.

The players

Annor Boateng

A sophomore guard for the Missouri Tigers basketball team.

Dennis Gates

The head coach of the Missouri Tigers basketball team.

T.O. Barrett

A guard for the Missouri Tigers basketball team.

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What they’re saying

“Don't know the specifics yet, but nine times out of 10, he'll be out for the remainder of the season.”

— Dennis Gates, Head Coach

“I don't think it (Boateng's injury) slowed us down. I know me personally, kind of messed me a little bit mentally, just seeing my brother go down like that and you can see the pain on his face. ... But ultimately, we kept pushing through, we stayed together.”

— T.O. Barrett, Guard

What’s next

The Missouri coaching staff will provide more details on Boateng's injury and recovery timeline in the coming days.

The takeaway

Boateng's injury is a significant setback for the Missouri Tigers, who will have to adjust their lineup and rotation without one of their key players. The incident also highlights the physical toll and risks of high-level college basketball.