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How Anthony Robinson—and Missouri—Got Caught in an Offensive Squeeze

Story byMatthew HarrisFri, January 23, 2026 at 11:45 PM UTC·10 min readA little more than 12 minutes remained against Georgia when Missouri’s Anthony Robinson II curled around a pindown on the right block and popped out on the wing. The junior snared a ball reversal, and a blown switch gifted him time and space to line up an open three-pointer. The point guard watched the jumper gently kiss off the front of the rim. And he wouldn’t get another opportunity the rest of the way in the Tigers’ 74-72 loss. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementOdd as it might sound, Robinson’s performance, which ended with four points on 1 of 7 shooting to go with three turnovers, was an improvement. At LSU, Robinson’s struggles were so pronounced that coach Dennis Gates effectively benched him just 92 seconds into the second half.

How Anthony Robinson—and Missouri—Got Caught in an Offensive Squeeze

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Key Highlights

  • A week earlier against Auburn, Robinson sank a triple at 7:57 in the first half – and didn’t shoot the rest of the night. Over the past five games, Robinson has averaged 5.6 points on 27.2 percent shooting, including 1 of 13 beyond the arc.
  • Even with a stellar outing against Florida, his offensive rating has slipped to 95.1.
  • The sole bright spot had been Robinson’s facilitating, but his past two outings started eroding that pillar. Thursday night offered another data point in a worrisome decline.
  • The throughline isn’t just missed shots.
  • As conference play has unfolded, Robinson’s offensive footprint has shrunk – and it was already modest. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementRobinson’s defensive prowess remains, but MU’s prospects this season hinged on turning tantalizing moments into consistent production.
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