Missouri appears to be adding another fifth-year piece to its roster mix, with CJ Gunn enrolling at the school ahead of the 2026-27 season.
The move comes one day after the Tigers signed Mark Mitchell for his fifth year and third season at Missouri. According to the school’s online database, Gunn enrolled at Missouri, PowerMizzou reported Tuesday. He has already logged four college seasons, beginning at Indiana before spending his last two years at DePaul.
Gunn has not officially signed with Missouri yet, but the enrollment is still a strong sign for the program.
The 6-foot-7 guard brings a scoring profile that could help address a real need. At DePaul, Gunn averaged 13 points, 3.9 rebounds, 1.5 assists and 1.2 steals in 27.1 minutes per game. He shot 41.4% from the field and 31.5% from three on more than five attempts a night.
His shooting was also on display at the Final Four last year, when he won the 3-point contest at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.
That matters for a Missouri team that lost its top 3-point scorers from last season in Jayden Stone and Jacob Crews. The Tigers have also brought in freshman Jason Crowe Jr. and transfer Kennard Davis, among others, to help replace that production from the perimeter.
If Gunn does sign, he would become Missouri’s tenth guard on the current roster. He would also be the second tallest Tiger, matching Aidan Chronister at 6-foot-7.
With Mitchell re-enrolling Monday, Missouri would have 17 players on the roster if Gunn is added. PowerMizzou reported that after the Mitchell signing, the Tigers would be allowed make extra room, though it’s unclear whether that will still apply if Gunn signs.
This story will be updated as more information is learned.
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