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:

Missouri basketball standout Tamar Bates is getting his shot in the league, as he signed a two-way contract with the Denver Nuggets shortly after the 2025 NBA Draft.

A pair of former Mizzou stars did not hear their names called in the NBA Draft, but Caleb Grill and Tamar Bates landed 2-way deals after.