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How Dennis Gates' belief brought Jaylen Carey to Mizzou: 'That's all I needed'

Missouri Tigers football recruiting insider Kenny Van Dorenby: Kenny Van Doren04/15/26thevandalorian
Jaylen Carey
Dec 30, 2025; Knoxville, Tennessee, USA; Tennessee Volunteers forward Jaylen Carey (23) shoots a free throw against the South Carolina State Bulldogs during the first half at Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center. Mandatory Credit: Randy Sartin-Imagn Images

Missouri coach Dennis Gates leaned into a long-standing relationship with Jaylen Carey when recruiting the transfer power forward.

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