A look at the 2024-25 Missouri State men’s basketball roster under head coach Cuonzo Martin

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Missouri State men’s basketball appears to have a full roster ahead of the 2024-25 season after a busy few months for coach Cuonzo Martin since resuming the program.

As of Wednesday morning, Martin appeared to have 13 scholarships filled with a balance of juniors, sophomores and freshmen, plus two entering the season with a final year of eligibility.

More players will be able to commit to the Bears in the coming weeks without penalty. The Bears will need to get down to 13 scholarship players by the fall semester.

Here are the players on the Missouri State men’s basketball roster.

Delaware State University Hornets forward Wesley Oba (15) dunks the ball against the University of Delaware Blue Hens during the annual men's basketball game at DSU's Memorial Hall in Dover, Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2023. The Hens they won 78-67.Delaware State University Hornets forward Wesley Oba (15) dunks the ball against the University of Delaware Blue Hens during the annual men's basketball game at DSU's Memorial Hall in Dover, Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2023. The Hens they won 78-67.

Delaware State University Hornets forward Wesley Oba (15) dunks the ball against the University of Delaware Blue Hens during the annual men’s basketball game at DSU’s Memorial Hall in Dover, Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2023. The Hens they won 78-67.

Oba is a 6-foot-5 forward with one year of eligibility remaining.

FSW forward Allen Udemadu dunks during practice at Suncoast Credit Union Arena in Fort Myers on Tuesday, February 28, 2023.FSW forward Allen Udemadu dunks during practice at Suncoast Credit Union Arena in Fort Myers on Tuesday, February 28, 2023.

FSW forward Allen Udemadu dunks during practice at Suncoast Credit Union Arena in Fort Myers on Tuesday, February 28, 2023.

Udemadu is a 6-foot-1 forward with one year of eligibility remaining.

Iowa State University Cyclones guard Caleb Grill (2) and IUPUI Jaguars guard Vincent Brady II (1) fight for the loose ball during the first half of the season-opening home game at Hilton Coliseum, Monday. Monday, November 7, 2022, in Ames, Iowa.  Photo by Nirmalendu Majumdar/Ames TribuneIowa State University Cyclones guard Caleb Grill (2) and IUPUI Jaguars guard Vincent Brady II (1) fight for the loose ball during the first half of the season-opening home game at Hilton Coliseum, Monday. Monday, November 7, 2022, in Ames, Iowa.  Photo by Nirmalendu Majumdar/Ames Tribune

Iowa State University Cyclones guard Caleb Grill (2) and IUPUI Jaguars guard Vincent Brady II (1) fight for the loose ball during the first half of the season-opening home game at Hilton Coliseum, Monday. Monday, November 7, 2022, in Ames, Iowa. Photo by Nirmalendu Majumdar/Ames Tribune

Brady is a 6-foot-2 guard with two years of eligibility remaining.

More: How Cuonzo Martin Sold Vincent Brady II on the Future of the Missouri State Basketball Championship

Murray State's Sam Murray II stops a field goal attempt by Missouri State junior Cesare Edwards during a game at Great Southern Bank Arena on Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2024.Murray State's Sam Murray II stops a field goal attempt by Missouri State junior Cesare Edwards during a game at Great Southern Bank Arena on Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2024.

Murray State’s Sam Murray II stops a field goal attempt by Missouri State junior Cesare Edwards during a game at Great Southern Bank Arena on Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2024.

Murray is a 6-foot-5 forward with two years of eligibility remaining.

Downing-Rivers is a 6-foot-2 point guard with two years of eligibility remaining.

Osei-Bonsu is a 6-foot-5 forward with two years of eligibility remaining.

South Plains College transfer Jalen Hampton walks through Missouri State's Plaster Student Union during his visit to the university on May 3, 2024.South Plains College transfer Jalen Hampton walks through Missouri State's Plaster Student Union during his visit to the university on May 3, 2024.

South Plains College transfer Jalen Hampton walks through Missouri State’s Plaster Student Union during his visit to the university on May 3, 2024.

Hampton is a 6-foot-5 forward with two years of eligibility remaining.

Stetson's Jalen Blackmon (5) passes Austin Peay's Dez White (2) during the ASUN championship game at the Edmunds Center in DeLand, Sunday, March 10, 2024.Stetson's Jalen Blackmon (5) passes Austin Peay's Dez White (2) during the ASUN championship game at the Edmunds Center in DeLand, Sunday, March 10, 2024.

Stetson’s Jalen Blackmon (5) passes Austin Peay’s Dez White (2) during the ASUN championship game at the Edmunds Center in DeLand, Sunday, March 10, 2024.

White is a 6-foot-2 shooting guard who will be a sophomore with three years of eligibility remaining.

Missouri State freshman Nick Kramer celebrates with coach Dana Ford after Kramer hit a basket to send the game into overtime against the Drake Bulldogs at Great Southern Bank Arena on Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2024.Missouri State freshman Nick Kramer celebrates with coach Dana Ford after Kramer hit a basket to send the game into overtime against the Drake Bulldogs at Great Southern Bank Arena on Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2024.

Missouri State freshman Nick Kramer celebrates with coach Dana Ford after Kramer hit a basket to send the game into overtime against the Drake Bulldogs at Great Southern Bank Arena on Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2024.

Nick Kramer

Kramer is a 6-foot-1 guard coming off his redshirt freshman season at MSU. He ended the 2023-24 season injured after eight matches. He still has three seasons of eligibility remaining, with the chance of four if he claims waivers during his senior year.

Missouri State freshman Tommy Pinegar during an exhibition game against the Westminster College Blue Jays at Great Southern Bank Arena on Thursday, Nov. 2, 2023.Missouri State freshman Tommy Pinegar during an exhibition game against the Westminster College Blue Jays at Great Southern Bank Arena on Thursday, Nov. 2, 2023.

Missouri State freshman Tommy Pinegar during an exhibition game against the Westminster College Blue Jays at Great Southern Bank Arena on Thursday, Nov. 2, 2023.

Tommy Pinegar

Pinegar, a Greenwood graduate, received a scholarship before his redshirt freshman season after beginning his career as a walk-on. He still has three years of eligibility.

Lawrence High's Zaxton King throws a dunk against Hayden in the seventh-place game of the Topeka Invitational Tournament on Saturday, Jan. 20.  Lawrence High defeated Hayden 87-77.Lawrence High's Zaxton King throws a dunk against Hayden in the seventh-place game of the Topeka Invitational Tournament on Saturday, Jan. 20.  Lawrence High defeated Hayden 87-77.

Lawrence High’s Zaxton King throws a dunk against Hayden in the seventh-place game of the Topeka Invitational Tournament on Saturday, Jan. 20. Lawrence High defeated Hayden 87-77.

King is a 6-foot-1 combo guard who will be a freshman with four years of eligibility.

Baldwin is a 6-foot-5 forward who will be a freshman with four years of eligibility.

Steel Valley's Makhai Valentine reacts to an official's call during Friday's game at Our Lady of the Sacred Heart High School.  OLSH defeated Steel Valley 71-66.  Valentine scored a game-high 39 points.Steel Valley's Makhai Valentine reacts to an official's call during Friday's game at Our Lady of the Sacred Heart High School.  OLSH defeated Steel Valley 71-66.  Valentine scored a game-high 39 points.

Steel Valley’s Makhai Valentine reacts to an official’s call during Friday’s game at Our Lady of the Sacred Heart High School. OLSH defeated Steel Valley 71-66. Valentine scored a game-high 39 points.

Valentine is a 6-foot-2 shooting guard who will be a freshman with four years of eligibility.

CJ Gaines, Calvary Day (Georgia)

Gaines is a 5-foot-9 point guard who will be a freshman with four years of eligibility.

This article originally appeared in the Springfield News-Leader: Missouri State men’s basketball roster for 2024-25 under Cuonzo Martin



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