COLUMBIA, Mo. - Mizzou Men's Basketball has spent the summer preparing for the 2016-17 season, as well running through early practices ahead of the Tigers' foreign tour to Italy. Get to know each of head coach Kim Anderson's newcomers with special video features from Mizzou Network.

Sophomore guard Jordan Geist Q&A

Q: What one thing sold you on Mizzou during the recruiting process?

JG: "Just the culture here with the coaching staff, and the players who were coming back. I think they all want to do whatever it takes to win. That's what I'm about, playing that hard-nosed basketball."

Q: How would you describe your playing style to Mizzou fans?

JG: "I get after it. I'll be on the floor. I'll be out there making havoc. Do whatever it takes. I'm trying to win."

Q: How would you describe yourself on a personal level?

JG: "Friendly guy, might be shy at the beginning, but I can be a lot of fun."

Q: Favorite movie…

JG: "Talladega Nights."

Q: What would you like to pursue after your playing career?

JG: "I want to be a business entrepreneur. Get a couple businesses going and see where it takes me from there."

Q: Favorite professional athlete…

"Kobe, he is my man, my idol growing up. Watching him, I've been able to learn a lot from him. His last game was amazing. I watched him score 81, but there was nothing like going out like that."