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Missouri's basketball season begins with two key players absent. Jaylen Carey, a projected starter, has been suspended for violating team rules. DePaul transfer CJ Gunn has been ruled ineligible by the Southeastern Conference due to a professional contract signed in May. The Tigers, coached by Dennis Gates, face Cleveland State in their opener with high expectations, bolstered by a highly-touted freshman class and several transfers.
Carey, a 6-foot-8 forward from Tennessee, is expected to be a crucial player, having averaged 7.4 points and 6.0 rebounds last season. His suspension was announced by Gates on the eve of the season opener. Meanwhile, Gunn's ineligibility was anticipated after he played in the Canadian Elite Basketball League over the summer. The team's roster uncertainty is further complicated by the NCAA's new 'five-for-five' eligibility model, affecting players like Mark Mitchell, an All-SEC forward.
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