Which Tigers Will Show Against Cincinnati?

Marcus Denmon has been solid for Mizzou the entire
season, but which version of his teammates will show up
for the Tigers first round game against Cincinnati? -
AP Photo

The Missouri Tigers began the season with a 17-3 record.

They were ranked in the middle of the Top 25 throughout nearly the entire season.

Ricardo Ratliffe was aggressive.  Kim English was confident.

The Tigers played their pressure, up-tempo defense to perfection.  They ran an effective fast break and converted on long distance shots after running an efficient and patient offense.

But in Mizzou's last 13 games the Tigers have a 6-7 record.

The team has proved that they are lost away from Mizzou Arena. 

Ricardo Ratliffe's aggressiveness seems to be lost too. 

And Kim English's confidence is nowhere to be found. 

So which Tigers team will show up on Thursday night when the Missouri Tigers open play in the NCAA Tournament against the Cincinnati Bearcats?

Will it be the squad that forces turnovers through intense defensive pressure or the squad that allows bigger stronger teams to push them around on the boards?

Will it be the team that moves the ball via pass in order to find an open shot in the tempo of the offense?  Or the team that forces the first open look they get? 

No matter how you dice it, it will be interesting to watch the Tigers compete against a tough opponent out of the Big East. 

Hopefully its not the last time we watch Mike Anderson coach the Missouri Tigers.

Sources:

• Mizzou schedule