Missouri Basketball Promotes Kyle Smithpeters Associate Head Coach

Missouri basketball has completed its coaching staff changes for the 2025-26 season by promoting Kyle Smithpeters to associate head coach, making him the top assistant to head coach Dennis Gates. Smithpeters, who joined the Tigers three seasons ago after a decade as a successful junior college head coach, has been instrumental in recruiting and player development, contributing to Missouri's resurgence on the national stage and its top finishes in the SEC. He replaces Charlton 'C.Y.' Young, who left for an assistant coaching role at Miami. Gates praised Smithpeters for exceeding expectations and playing a key role in the program's success, including two NCAA Tournament appearances. Smithpeters expressed enthusiasm for his new role and dedication to further elevating the program. This promotion follows a series of other staff changes, including hires and departures that reshaped the coaching lineup for the upcoming season.