Missouri Tigers guard Tamar Bates (2) drives against Texas A&M Aggies guard Wade Taylor IV (4) during the first half at Mizzou Arena on Feb. 8, 2025. A s KC native and Mizzou guard Tamar Bates awaited any news during the second round of the 2025 NBA Draft, he shared this sentiment at his watch party in his hometown:

Mizzou Guard Tamar Bates Signs with Nuggets After Draft originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Although he didn't hear his name called during the 2025 NBA Draft, former Missouri Tigers guard Tamar Bates still found a professional home shortly after the Draft concluded.

COLUMBIA, Mo. — Former Missouri men's basketball stars Tamar Bates and Caleb Grill were not selected in the 2025 NBA Draft. Shortly after, however, Bates signed a two-way undrafted free agent deal with the Denver Nuggets and Grill signed with the Chicago Bulls.