Commute: Mizzou Athletics Announces Hall of Fame Class of 2026

By admin — In News — July 14, 2026

   ​Today we’re talking about Mizzou Athletics Hall of Fame The Mizzou Athletics Hall of Fame Class of 2026 is officially set! A six-individual class is highlighted by three football inductees. Nick Bolton, Drew Lock, and Andy Hill represent the gridiron — while softball’s Ashley Fleming, wrestling’s Daniel Lewis, and track and field’s Nicki Webber Moore are the other well-deserved members of a star-studded class.From athletics director Laird Veatch:“This year’s Hall of Fame class honors competitors and leaders who elevated our programs, represented Mizzou with integrity and excellence and continue to reflect the values that define our department,” Mizzou Director of Athletics Laird Veatch said. “Their stories and accomplishments have strengthened our tradition and created meaningful legacies that inspire us all. We can’t wait to honor them and celebrate their legacy later this fall.”The Hall of Fame ceremony will be held on Friday, October 9th in Columbia, and this class will also be honored during the home game against Texas A&M on the 10th.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementCheck out all the announcement videos on MUTigers.com.Morning Commute from Josh Matejka: Mizzou off to a nice start in the NBA Summer LeagueSome highlights include Jevon Porter, who posted a double-double in the Grizzlies’ second NBASL game, while Tamar Bates is getting some run next to Darryn Peterson. Mark Mitchell, who signed with the Nuggets after the draft, had a nice showing in his first game and earned a start in game two, though he was held scoreless and was pretty quiet on the stat sheet overall.Some updates from our former Mizzou Tiger hoopers in the NBA Summer League.First Serve from Aaron Segal: The Next Point Belongs to a New Generation Missouri enters the season looking to prove last year’s disappointment was an interruption rather than a regularity. The Tigers still possess experienced veterans, promising young talent and one of the SEC’s respected coaching staffs.Whether that combination returns Missouri to the NCAA Tournament may ultimately depend on players who have spent the past two seasons waiting for their opportunity.Mizzou Volleyball will have a chip on their shoulders this upcoming season after missing the NCAA Tournament last year.Tiger Top Spin from Aaron Segal: Building From The BaselineGoodman arrives in Columbia after serving as associate head coach and recruiting coordinator at Tennessee, where he helped guide the Lady Volunteers to the second round of the NCAA Tournament and a top-20 national ranking. Before Knoxville, Goodman spent five seasons transforming Pacific’s men’s program into a conference contender, earning West Coast Conference Coach of the Year honors after leading the Tigers to a 19-6 season and an appearance in the NIT Championship final.New Mizzou Tennis head coach Robin Goodman brings a lot of promising experience to a program looking for excitement. And we’re finally covering it regularl  

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