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.

COLUMBIA, Mo. — Former Missouri men's basketball stars Tamar Bates and Caleb Grill were not selected in the 2025 NBA Draft. Shortly after, however, Bates signed a two-way undrafted free agent deal with the Denver Nuggets and Grill signed with the Chicago Bulls.