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.

Here are what we think are the three best games of Denver Nuggets signee Tamar Bates' career with Missouri basketball.