Matt Harris
@mattjharris.bsky.social
Basketball guy for @rockmnation.bsky.social. CoMO native. Kewpie. Mizzou alum. Basset dad. Devoted to Synergy. Open to the Pacers and Olympiacos. Views are (sadly) mine.
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🆕 at RM+: Toni Bryant — elite athlete, top-15 prospect, and transition menace — starts his official visit to #Mizzou on Friday.
But does his game match the hype? We dive into his upside, inconsistencies, and potential fit with the Tigers. 🐯📈
🔗: rockm.plus/mizzou-baske...
But does his game match the hype? We dive into his upside, inconsistencies, and potential fit with the Tigers. 🐯📈
🔗: rockm.plus/mizzou-baske...
September 2, 2025 at 3:47 PM
🆕 at RM+: Toni Bryant — elite athlete, top-15 prospect, and transition menace — starts his official visit to #Mizzou on Friday.
But does his game match the hype? We dive into his upside, inconsistencies, and potential fit with the Tigers. 🐯📈
🔗: rockm.plus/mizzou-baske...
But does his game match the hype? We dive into his upside, inconsistencies, and potential fit with the Tigers. 🐯📈
🔗: rockm.plus/mizzou-baske...
Tristan Reed is the first 2026 priority to hit #Mizzou's campus for an official visit. So, over the weekend, we outlined how the high-floor big man's traditional skill set still has value in a pace-and-space age.
rockm.plus/mizzou-baske...
rockm.plus/mizzou-baske...
August 27, 2025 at 1:51 PM
Tristan Reed is the first 2026 priority to hit #Mizzou's campus for an official visit. So, over the weekend, we outlined how the high-floor big man's traditional skill set still has value in a pace-and-space age.
rockm.plus/mizzou-baske...
rockm.plus/mizzou-baske...
And took a look at whether big man Shawn Phillips Jr. could hold up when defending in space against PNRs and ISOs.
🔗:https://rockm.plus/mizzou-basketball/2025/07/14/swing-skill-series-can-shawn-phillips-jr-defend-reliably-in-space/
🔗:https://rockm.plus/mizzou-basketball/2025/07/14/swing-skill-series-can-shawn-phillips-jr-defend-reliably-in-space/
August 27, 2025 at 1:47 PM
And took a look at whether big man Shawn Phillips Jr. could hold up when defending in space against PNRs and ISOs.
🔗:https://rockm.plus/mizzou-basketball/2025/07/14/swing-skill-series-can-shawn-phillips-jr-defend-reliably-in-space/
🔗:https://rockm.plus/mizzou-basketball/2025/07/14/swing-skill-series-can-shawn-phillips-jr-defend-reliably-in-space/
We've also explored Jayden Stone's potential to provide scoring pop off the bench.
🔗: rockm.plus/mizzou-baske...
🔗: rockm.plus/mizzou-baske...
August 27, 2025 at 1:47 PM
We've also explored Jayden Stone's potential to provide scoring pop off the bench.
🔗: rockm.plus/mizzou-baske...
🔗: rockm.plus/mizzou-baske...
The Swing Skill Series has also delved into Jevon Porter's potential defensive flexibility as a five.
🔗: rockmnation.com/mizzou-baske...
🔗: rockmnation.com/mizzou-baske...
August 27, 2025 at 1:47 PM
The Swing Skill Series has also delved into Jevon Porter's potential defensive flexibility as a five.
🔗: rockmnation.com/mizzou-baske...
🔗: rockmnation.com/mizzou-baske...
🆕 at RM+| At UCLA, Sebastian Mack’s game was all about rim pressure. But #Mizzou needs more than slashing.
Can he become a credible floor-spacer in the SEC?
I dig into his shooting data, role, and film.
🔗: rockm.plus/mizzou-baske...
Can he become a credible floor-spacer in the SEC?
I dig into his shooting data, role, and film.
🔗: rockm.plus/mizzou-baske...
August 27, 2025 at 1:47 PM
🆕 at RM+| At UCLA, Sebastian Mack’s game was all about rim pressure. But #Mizzou needs more than slashing.
Can he become a credible floor-spacer in the SEC?
I dig into his shooting data, role, and film.
🔗: rockm.plus/mizzou-baske...
Can he become a credible floor-spacer in the SEC?
I dig into his shooting data, role, and film.
🔗: rockm.plus/mizzou-baske...
NEW | Jevon Porter made a big jump defensively last season at LMU — and arguably did his best work as a versatile five-man.
Will it translate to #Mizzou and the SEC? If so, Porter might be one of the savvier pickups this spring.
www.rockmnation.com/mizzou-baske...
Will it translate to #Mizzou and the SEC? If so, Porter might be one of the savvier pickups this spring.
www.rockmnation.com/mizzou-baske...
August 10, 2025 at 1:47 PM
NEW | Jevon Porter made a big jump defensively last season at LMU — and arguably did his best work as a versatile five-man.
Will it translate to #Mizzou and the SEC? If so, Porter might be one of the savvier pickups this spring.
www.rockmnation.com/mizzou-baske...
Will it translate to #Mizzou and the SEC? If so, Porter might be one of the savvier pickups this spring.
www.rockmnation.com/mizzou-baske...
🆕🎞️| #Mizzou targets Scottie Adkinson, Jimmy McKinney III, Malachi Jordan, and the recently offered King Gibson took part in Nike Elite 100.
So, I went into the editing bay to splice together some clips for our folks over at RockM+.
rockm.plus/uncategorize...
📸: Nike EYBL
So, I went into the editing bay to splice together some clips for our folks over at RockM+.
rockm.plus/uncategorize...
📸: Nike EYBL
June 20, 2025 at 1:12 PM
🆕🎞️| #Mizzou targets Scottie Adkinson, Jimmy McKinney III, Malachi Jordan, and the recently offered King Gibson took part in Nike Elite 100.
So, I went into the editing bay to splice together some clips for our folks over at RockM+.
rockm.plus/uncategorize...
📸: Nike EYBL
So, I went into the editing bay to splice together some clips for our folks over at RockM+.
rockm.plus/uncategorize...
📸: Nike EYBL
🆕📊| Passed along some other data -- and brief thoughts -- on other 2027 targets in Nasir Anderson, Jarvis Hayes Jr., and Dooney Johnson for our readers over at RM+.
rockm.plus/forums/threa...
rockm.plus/forums/threa...
June 13, 2025 at 2:26 PM
🆕📊| Passed along some other data -- and brief thoughts -- on other 2027 targets in Nasir Anderson, Jarvis Hayes Jr., and Dooney Johnson for our readers over at RM+.
rockm.plus/forums/threa...
rockm.plus/forums/threa...
New at RM+ | Kyan Evans ticks plenty of boxes for #Mizzou: shooting, assisting as a ball-mover, and reliability as a team defender.
But the Colorado State sophomore needs development. Is now the time? And is CoMO the place?
Here's our target profile: tinyurl.com/KyanEvans
But the Colorado State sophomore needs development. Is now the time? And is CoMO the place?
Here's our target profile: tinyurl.com/KyanEvans
April 5, 2025 at 3:44 PM
New at RM+ | Kyan Evans ticks plenty of boxes for #Mizzou: shooting, assisting as a ball-mover, and reliability as a team defender.
But the Colorado State sophomore needs development. Is now the time? And is CoMO the place?
Here's our target profile: tinyurl.com/KyanEvans
But the Colorado State sophomore needs development. Is now the time? And is CoMO the place?
Here's our target profile: tinyurl.com/KyanEvans
New at RM+ | Jalen Washington never quite broke through with North Carolina. His rim finishing and post-up defense are a foundation, but could #Mizzou extract more from the big man.
Join me for a deep dive into Washington's data and film.
🔗: rockm.plus/mizzou-baske...
Join me for a deep dive into Washington's data and film.
🔗: rockm.plus/mizzou-baske...
March 30, 2025 at 5:57 PM
New at RM+ | Jalen Washington never quite broke through with North Carolina. His rim finishing and post-up defense are a foundation, but could #Mizzou extract more from the big man.
Join me for a deep dive into Washington's data and film.
🔗: rockm.plus/mizzou-baske...
Join me for a deep dive into Washington's data and film.
🔗: rockm.plus/mizzou-baske...
New at RM+ | In the week after getting bounced from the NCAA Tournament, #Mizzou bid adieu to Aidan Shaw and imported Jevon Porter.
Now seemed like a fine time to take a quick stock of MU's returning pieces.
🔗: tinyurl.com/3cy28vnu
Now seemed like a fine time to take a quick stock of MU's returning pieces.
🔗: tinyurl.com/3cy28vnu
March 29, 2025 at 4:59 PM
New at RM+ | In the week after getting bounced from the NCAA Tournament, #Mizzou bid adieu to Aidan Shaw and imported Jevon Porter.
Now seemed like a fine time to take a quick stock of MU's returning pieces.
🔗: tinyurl.com/3cy28vnu
Now seemed like a fine time to take a quick stock of MU's returning pieces.
🔗: tinyurl.com/3cy28vnu
New at RM+ | Drake's tempo is slow, but the Bulldogs still create pressure. In our early lookahead for subscribers, I outline how Ben McCollum's hypoxic approach, how rim pressure might be #Mizzou's best weapon, and walk you through key personnel.
🔗: tinyurl.com/j5sff9f7
🔗: tinyurl.com/j5sff9f7
March 19, 2025 at 12:41 PM
New at RM+ | Drake's tempo is slow, but the Bulldogs still create pressure. In our early lookahead for subscribers, I outline how Ben McCollum's hypoxic approach, how rim pressure might be #Mizzou's best weapon, and walk you through key personnel.
🔗: tinyurl.com/j5sff9f7
🔗: tinyurl.com/j5sff9f7
Also went ahead and posted the full update about lineup performance for our folks at @rockm.plus.
The gist:
🏀 Mark Mitchell is still good...but probably tired
🏀 Reserves like Marques Warrick and Jacob Crews are solid
🏀 Bench mob is backfilling for some struggling starters
🔗: tinyurl.com/bddafhzt
The gist:
🏀 Mark Mitchell is still good...but probably tired
🏀 Reserves like Marques Warrick and Jacob Crews are solid
🏀 Bench mob is backfilling for some struggling starters
🔗: tinyurl.com/bddafhzt
March 10, 2025 at 6:04 PM
Also went ahead and posted the full update about lineup performance for our folks at @rockm.plus.
The gist:
🏀 Mark Mitchell is still good...but probably tired
🏀 Reserves like Marques Warrick and Jacob Crews are solid
🏀 Bench mob is backfilling for some struggling starters
🔗: tinyurl.com/bddafhzt
The gist:
🏀 Mark Mitchell is still good...but probably tired
🏀 Reserves like Marques Warrick and Jacob Crews are solid
🏀 Bench mob is backfilling for some struggling starters
🔗: tinyurl.com/bddafhzt
New at RM+ | With #Mizzou's regular season done, I started updating line up data. Since the midway point of SEC play, a six pack of trends have emerged.
So, I posted a note about it on our board for subscribers: tinyurl.com/2s4da948
So, I posted a note about it on our board for subscribers: tinyurl.com/2s4da948
March 9, 2025 at 7:14 PM
New at RM+ | With #Mizzou's regular season done, I started updating line up data. Since the midway point of SEC play, a six pack of trends have emerged.
So, I posted a note about it on our board for subscribers: tinyurl.com/2s4da948
So, I posted a note about it on our board for subscribers: tinyurl.com/2s4da948
New at RM+ | Coming out of high school, Anthony Robinson showcased a penchant for pull-ups.
Those looks have also boosted the #Mizzou sophomore in the Tigers' past five outings.
I went to the data and film to see how they fit his evolving game.
🔗: tinyurl.com/AntPullUps
Those looks have also boosted the #Mizzou sophomore in the Tigers' past five outings.
I went to the data and film to see how they fit his evolving game.
🔗: tinyurl.com/AntPullUps
March 1, 2025 at 1:06 PM
New at RM+ | Coming out of high school, Anthony Robinson showcased a penchant for pull-ups.
Those looks have also boosted the #Mizzou sophomore in the Tigers' past five outings.
I went to the data and film to see how they fit his evolving game.
🔗: tinyurl.com/AntPullUps
Those looks have also boosted the #Mizzou sophomore in the Tigers' past five outings.
I went to the data and film to see how they fit his evolving game.
🔗: tinyurl.com/AntPullUps
New at RM+ | I dove into Mark Mitchell's film from a 31-point outing against Alabama, which underscores how the junior creates mismatches and is emerging as a force in Dennis Gates' diverse offensive system.
🔗: tinyurl.com/bdm99wb4
🔗: tinyurl.com/bdm99wb4
February 21, 2025 at 1:31 PM
New at RM+ | I dove into Mark Mitchell's film from a 31-point outing against Alabama, which underscores how the junior creates mismatches and is emerging as a force in Dennis Gates' diverse offensive system.
🔗: tinyurl.com/bdm99wb4
🔗: tinyurl.com/bdm99wb4
Programming Note: New words and film arriving for RM+ subs tomorrow.
February 21, 2025 at 4:02 AM
Programming Note: New words and film arriving for RM+ subs tomorrow.
Film Fun, Pt. 2 | A couple of weeks ago, #Mizzou started deploying a simple principle: create a switch, punish the switch.
1. Mark Mitchell sets a down/gut screen
2. Mitchell gets a post pin
3. Trent Pierce throws a lob entry
4. Profit
1. Mark Mitchell sets a down/gut screen
2. Mitchell gets a post pin
3. Trent Pierce throws a lob entry
4. Profit
February 20, 2025 at 5:59 PM
Film Fun, Pt. 2 | A couple of weeks ago, #Mizzou started deploying a simple principle: create a switch, punish the switch.
1. Mark Mitchell sets a down/gut screen
2. Mitchell gets a post pin
3. Trent Pierce throws a lob entry
4. Profit
1. Mark Mitchell sets a down/gut screen
2. Mitchell gets a post pin
3. Trent Pierce throws a lob entry
4. Profit
Film Fun | Mark Mitchell feasted last night for #Mizzou, including one of my favorite actions for him.
Floppy-Back Rip.
1. Box alignment
2. Pierce comes off floppy action, clearing the left block
3. Grill sets a back screen for Mitchell
4. Mitchell cuts to space and mismatch
Floppy-Back Rip.
1. Box alignment
2. Pierce comes off floppy action, clearing the left block
3. Grill sets a back screen for Mitchell
4. Mitchell cuts to space and mismatch
February 20, 2025 at 5:48 PM
Film Fun | Mark Mitchell feasted last night for #Mizzou, including one of my favorite actions for him.
Floppy-Back Rip.
1. Box alignment
2. Pierce comes off floppy action, clearing the left block
3. Grill sets a back screen for Mitchell
4. Mitchell cuts to space and mismatch
Floppy-Back Rip.
1. Box alignment
2. Pierce comes off floppy action, clearing the left block
3. Grill sets a back screen for Mitchell
4. Mitchell cuts to space and mismatch
New at RM+ | Despite an off day against Texas A&M, Caleb Grill remains on pace to be the top catch-and-shoot threat among high-major programs.
So, I looked at how the sixth-year senior gets those looks and generates the gravity that comes with them.
🔗: tinyurl.com/GrillGravity
So, I looked at how the sixth-year senior gets those looks and generates the gravity that comes with them.
🔗: tinyurl.com/GrillGravity
February 12, 2025 at 6:21 PM
New at RM+ | Despite an off day against Texas A&M, Caleb Grill remains on pace to be the top catch-and-shoot threat among high-major programs.
So, I looked at how the sixth-year senior gets those looks and generates the gravity that comes with them.
🔗: tinyurl.com/GrillGravity
So, I looked at how the sixth-year senior gets those looks and generates the gravity that comes with them.
🔗: tinyurl.com/GrillGravity
New at RM+ | #Mizzou's hit the midpoint of SEC play, which means it time to check in on the rotation.
🏀 Why's the backcourt of Perkins, Bates, Grill leaky?
🏀 How do you optimize Warrick and Crews?
🏀 And can you critique the frontcourt at all?
tinyurl.com/LineupAnalysis
🏀 Why's the backcourt of Perkins, Bates, Grill leaky?
🏀 How do you optimize Warrick and Crews?
🏀 And can you critique the frontcourt at all?
tinyurl.com/LineupAnalysis
February 7, 2025 at 7:55 PM
New at RM+ | #Mizzou's hit the midpoint of SEC play, which means it time to check in on the rotation.
🏀 Why's the backcourt of Perkins, Bates, Grill leaky?
🏀 How do you optimize Warrick and Crews?
🏀 And can you critique the frontcourt at all?
tinyurl.com/LineupAnalysis
🏀 Why's the backcourt of Perkins, Bates, Grill leaky?
🏀 How do you optimize Warrick and Crews?
🏀 And can you critique the frontcourt at all?
tinyurl.com/LineupAnalysis
New at RM+ | Finally finished the last edition of scouting notes for January.
Today, we look at Vashon sophomore and #Mizzou target Jimmy McKinney III and his outings at the Highland Shootout and @QHSshootout.
🔗: tinyurl.com/McKinneyIII
📷: @phalfacre-stl.bsky.social
Today, we look at Vashon sophomore and #Mizzou target Jimmy McKinney III and his outings at the Highland Shootout and @QHSshootout.
🔗: tinyurl.com/McKinneyIII
📷: @phalfacre-stl.bsky.social
February 4, 2025 at 10:19 PM
New at RM+ | Finally finished the last edition of scouting notes for January.
Today, we look at Vashon sophomore and #Mizzou target Jimmy McKinney III and his outings at the Highland Shootout and @QHSshootout.
🔗: tinyurl.com/McKinneyIII
📷: @phalfacre-stl.bsky.social
Today, we look at Vashon sophomore and #Mizzou target Jimmy McKinney III and his outings at the Highland Shootout and @QHSshootout.
🔗: tinyurl.com/McKinneyIII
📷: @phalfacre-stl.bsky.social
Programming Note: New words arrive at 9a.m. CT.
January 31, 2025 at 1:25 PM
Programming Note: New words arrive at 9a.m. CT.
As we embark on the third week of SEC action, here's the snapshot of the conference in the NET rankings, along with last week's risers and fallers.
Risers
- Georgia: +10
- #Mizzou: +10
- Ole Miss: +6
Fallers
- Vandy: -10
- Arkansas: -9
- LSU: -6
Risers
- Georgia: +10
- #Mizzou: +10
- Ole Miss: +6
Fallers
- Vandy: -10
- Arkansas: -9
- LSU: -6
January 13, 2025 at 4:20 PM
As we embark on the third week of SEC action, here's the snapshot of the conference in the NET rankings, along with last week's risers and fallers.
Risers
- Georgia: +10
- #Mizzou: +10
- Ole Miss: +6
Fallers
- Vandy: -10
- Arkansas: -9
- LSU: -6
Risers
- Georgia: +10
- #Mizzou: +10
- Ole Miss: +6
Fallers
- Vandy: -10
- Arkansas: -9
- LSU: -6