Oct. 20, 2000

Columbia, Mo. - The University of Missouri men's basketball team will hold open practices each of the next three Saturdays at the Hearnes Center. The practices are open to the public.

The schedule for the next three Saturdays includes practices at 11:00 a.m. on Oct. 21st, and 10:00 a.m. on Oct. 28th and Nov. 4. The latter practice will take place prior to the MU football team's game at Faurot Field vs. Colorado.

Missouri has been picked to finish third in the Big 12 Conference, according to a recent poll conducted by league coaches. The Tigers return four starters from last year's team which went 18-13 and reached the NCAA Tournament in Quin Snyder's first year as head coach.