Mizzou Hires Tim Fuller First Basketball General Manager

Missouri Men's Basketball has embraced a new approach by hiring Tim Fuller as the program's first general manager, a role designed to navigate the evolving college athletics landscape, particularly following the NCAA v. House settlement. Fuller, a former MU assistant coach, brings diverse experience from coaching, Nike, and Overtime Elite, allowing him to focus on areas like NIL deal management, roster construction, and strategic planning to support head coach Dennis Gates. The position is flexible and tailored to the program's needs, emphasizing relationship-building with players, agents, and elite high school and international prospects. Athletic director Laird Veatch highlighted that the general manager role is intended to empower coaches by taking on complex responsibilities linked to recent changes in college athlete compensation. Fuller’s return to Missouri reflects his strong connection to the community and his shift from aspiring head coach to a mentor helping others reach their potential. This hiring could signal the start of more general manager roles within Missouri's athletic department as the NCAA's NIL framework continues to evolve.