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Killian Wright

Student sports journalist and current journalism student at the University of Missouri (Class of '28).

The Maneater •

How Each of Missouri’s Linebackers Has Become a Vocal Presence

The Missouri Tigers linebacker room has character. Lots of it. 
When searching for qualities in a linebacker, among the first things looked at are the physical tools –– frame, agility and tackling. What is arguably more important, however, is their voices. 
Linebackers are essentially the quarterback of the defense, and need to flourish as leaders on the gridiron. For the Missouri Tigers, a big three of graduate student Triston Newson, senior Khalil Jacobs and redshirt sophomore Josiah Trotter h...
Missouri Tigers On SI •

Anthony Robinson II's 2026 NBA Draft Chances

As the 2025 NBA draft cycle came to a close, former Missouri guards Tamar Bates and Caleb Grill went undrafted, but still found NBA homes via non-guaranteed contracts in the hours following the draft. Rising junior Anthony Robinson II had originally been in the mix for Missouri Tigers to hear their names called at the 2025 draft, following a stellar stretch of non-conference play that included a 29-point performance against California and a near triple-double against Arkansas Pine-Bluff. However...
Thunderous Intentions •

Jalen Williams just achieved the status Thunder fans feared he never would

In 2016, a 5-foot-6 freshman guard at Perry High School worried about his short stature, with big dreams of making the NBA. When it came to playing at the next level, nobody believed in Jalen Williams. Despite his worries, he put his head down and refined his skill set throughout his high school career. With a little help from an 11-inch growth spurt, he earned a three-star ranking. He received offers from Santa Clara, Nevada, and Hofstra before eventually deciding to commit to the Broncos. At t...
NBA Draft On SI •

Jase Richardson; Heart – And Data – Over Height

After measuring in at 6-foot-1/2-inch at the NBA Combine, questions arose on 19-year-old Jase Richardson's ability to translate at the next level. Most NBA guards his height have to operate as a floor general to make a positive impact – see Chris Paul, Kyle Lowry and Mike Conley currently. Richardson certainly doesn't fit that mold, making him a unique prospect that many have been turned away from. The son of former NBA veteran Jason Richardson may be a worrisome archetype, but a dive into the...
Missouri Tigers On SI •

Battle-Tested Kellie Harper Paving New Era with Mizzou

Expecting a golden pitch from a basketball coach she'd never met, 18-year-old Jordan Horston walked into The Tomato Head in Knoxville, Tenn. carrying more than a few concerns. One proved more pressing than the rest.“I was worried about what I was going to eat," Horston said candidly.The pair agreed to meet at the local pizza joint to discuss Horston's recruitment. She had originally committed to play for the Tennessee Lady Volunteers under coach Holly Warlick, but after learning of her firing du...