Mizzou Guard T.O. Barrett Enters Transfer Portal

The sophomore point guard departs after two seasons with the Tigers.

Apr. 7, 2026 at 12:48am

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A fractured, cubist-style painting depicting a college basketball player dribbling a ball, with the player's form broken down into sharp, overlapping geometric shapes and planes of vibrant color.The departure of point guard T.O. Barrett leaves a void in the Mizzou basketball lineup that the team will need to address through recruiting or the transfer portal.Columbia Today

After two seasons at the University of Missouri, sophomore point guard T.O. Barrett has announced his intention to enter the NCAA transfer portal. Barrett, a three-star recruit, was a regular contributor for the Tigers, starting 14 of 33 games last season and averaging 8.6 points, 2.7 rebounds, and 3.0 assists per game.

Why it matters

Barrett's departure is a significant loss for the Mizzou men's basketball program, which is looking to build momentum after a challenging season. As a young, talented guard, his decision to transfer opens up a roster spot and creates uncertainty around the team's backcourt heading into the 2026-27 campaign.

The details

Barrett showed flashes of potential during his time with the Tigers, scoring a career-high 28 points in a win over Tennessee. However, he struggled with consistency, particularly in the latter part of the season, shooting just 27.03% from the field in the final four games. With two years of eligibility remaining, Barrett will now explore opportunities at other Division I programs.

  • Barrett appeared in all 33 games for Mizzou during the 2025-26 season.
  • He started 14 of those 33 games.

The players

T.O. Barrett

A sophomore point guard who played two seasons for the University of Missouri men's basketball team.

Anthony Robinson

A Mizzou player who also intends to enter the transfer portal.

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What they’re saying

“After two seasons at Mizzou, point guard T.O. Barrett announced his intention to enter the transfer portal going into his junior season.”

— Joe Tipton, On3 National Basketball Reporter

What’s next

Barrett will now explore transfer opportunities at other Division I programs, with two years of eligibility remaining.

The takeaway

Barrett's decision to enter the transfer portal is a setback for the Mizzou men's basketball team, which will need to find a way to replace his production in the backcourt. The Tigers will be tasked with rebuilding their roster and finding new contributors to build around for the 2026-27 season.