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LEAD STORY: Gunn's Status Uncertain Days Before Missouri's Opener
Missouri basketball's backcourt picture just got murkier. CJ Gunn's preliminary injunction hearing — the proceeding that would clear him to play in the 2026-27 regular season — was cancelled Tuesday with no new date scheduled, according to Rock M Nation. A Boone County judge extended Gunn's temporary restraining order to 5 p.m. Monday, Nov. 2, one day before the Tigers open the regular season against Cleveland State.
The timing is the problem. Per reporting from Eli Hoff, the extended TRO expires right around the deadline for Missouri to submit its men's basketball roster, and Gunn won't be eligible for the Tigers unless he resumes pursuing an injunction. No clear explanation was given for why the hearing was cancelled.
Gunn transferred to Missouri from DePaul this past offseason after averaging 13.1 points and 3.7 rebounds. Losing him would subtract proven scoring from a roster whose wing depth, per Rock M Nation's position previews, leans on veteran Pierce and 3-point threat Chronister behind the headline guards and forwards.
QUICK HITS
- Florida closes preseason with a flourish. Guards Urban Klavzar and Denzel Aberdeen combined for 46 points and 10 made 3-pointers in the Gators' 82-65 exhibition win over Stetson on Tuesday night, Florida's final tune-up before opening the 2026-27 regular season against Miami on Monday.
- Ole Miss pulls away from UAB. The Rebels used a strong second half to beat the Blazers 92-78 in their exhibition finale, putting six players in double figures. Adam "Budd" Clark led Ole Miss with 18 points.
- Lady Vols put on a show. Eight Tennessee players scored in double figures as the Lady Vols rolled past Florida A&M 132-63 in an exhibition Tuesday night in front of 9,926 at Food City Center.
- Alabama women finish preseason unbeaten. The Crimson Tide dominated Mississippi Christian 88-40 inside Coleman Coliseum, outscoring the Choctaws 40-10 in the paint ahead of Monday's regular-season opener on Nov. 2.
- Tennessee sweeps SEC weekly honors — again. For the second time already this season, three Volunteers earned SEC weekly awards: Camille Spink was named SEC Female Swimmer of the Week, while Charlotte Crush and Drew Eubanks each picked up SEC Freshman of the Week honors for the second time this year.
- Ahmad Hardy trending toward a return. Per Rock M Nation, the Missouri running back practiced on back-to-back days coming out of the bye week — the key test being how his body responded to consecutive sessions — a genuinely encouraging sign as the Tigers prepare for Arkansas.
PORTAL WATCH
Quiet morning on the transfer front — no new portal entries or commitments crossed the wire in the last 12 hours. The most consequential transfer story remains Gunn's eligibility fight in Columbia, and in Baton Rouge, lawyers for RJ Luis Jr. — who was briefly under contract with two NBA teams in 2025 but never played in a game — are asking a Louisiana judge to block the SEC from punishing LSU if Luis is added to the Tigers' roster, according to ESPN. Both cases are worth monitoring as roster deadlines approach.
RECRUITING BUZZ
Missouri got a dose of certainty at the most important position. Quarterback commit Braylen Warren announced Tuesday that he is shutting down his recruitment entirely and fully focusing on his commitment to the Missouri Tigers. "I'm grateful for every coach, program, and opportunity that has been part of this journey, and I'm excited for what's ahead," Warren posted. With no new commitments reported across the conference in the last 12 hours, Warren's reaffirmation stands as the day's recruiting headline.
GAMES TO WATCH
No SEC games are on the schedule today, but the calendar turns fast:
- Monday, Nov. 2 — Alabama women's basketball opens the regular season after an undefeated preseason, and Florida men's basketball tips off against Miami.
- Tuesday, Nov. 3 — Missouri men's basketball opens against Cleveland State, with Gunn's availability likely decided just hours before.
Until then, it's a bye-week breath for Missouri football before Arkansas — and a courtroom watch everywhere else.
