Missouri Basketball Assistant Dickey Nutt Returns After Beating Cancer

David 'Dickey' Nutt will return as an assistant coach for Missouri Tigers men's basketball for the 2025-26 season after stepping away in February 2024 due to a cancer diagnosis and being declared cancer-free in October 2024. He spent the 2024-25 season as a senior advisor but will now fill one of two open assistant coaching positions following departures of key staff members. Head coach Dennis Gates praised Nutt's extensive experience, basketball knowledge, and familiarity with the players, emphasizing Nutt's immediate impact on the team. Nutt has a deep coaching resume, including head coaching tenures at Arkansas State and Southeast Missouri State, and has been part of the Missouri program since Gates' arrival. During his time with Missouri, Nutt contributed to two NCAA Tournament appearances and notable team successes, including the program's first postseason victory in 13 years. Both Nutt and Gates expressed excitement about his return, highlighting his resilience and leadership as the Tigers prepare for the upcoming season.