Missouri adds a key transfer. Could another be on the way?

Having inherited a roster with six key seniors who will leave after next season, new Missouri coach Frank Haith has targeted a handful of transfers this offseason in hopes of replenishing his roster with more than just freshmen.

On Tuesday, Haith landed one of his primary targets.

Earnest Ross, Auburn's leading scorer and rebounder last season, told CBSSports.com he has chosen Missouri over Marquette, West Virginia, Texas Tech and Clemson. The 6-foot-5 junior must sit out all of next season, but he will eligible again just in time to help the Tigers absorb the loss of seniors Kim English, Marcus Denmon and Laurence Bowers among others.

A little-known player prior to his sophomore season, Ross blossomed into one of the few bright spots for the Tigers last season, starting 27 of 31 games and averaging 13.1 points and 6.6 rebounds. His departure from Auburn was somewhat of a surprise considering he appeared to be one of the cornerstones of Tony Barbee's rebuilding process.

In addition to Ross, Missouri has also reportedly shown interest in former UConn forward Jamal Coombs-McDaniel and ex-Pepperdine combo guard Keion Bell. Coombs-McDaniel showed promise early in his sophomore season before seeing his role decrease the postseason, while Bell averaged nearly 20 points per game as a junior but had his season cut short as a result of injury and suspension.

If a tweet from English is any indication, the Tigers may be closing in on Bell.

"One big time transfer down. One to go," English wrote Tuesday. "@KEION_BELL you gotta let me get my rematch in pool."

Responded Bell, "Alright bro. Spend some time practicing, I need some competition."

Source: http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/basketball/blog/the_dagger/post/Missouri-adds-a-key-transfer-Could-another-be-o?urn=ncaab-wp3367

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