Michael Osei-Bonsu - College Basketball News & Rumors

Enters portal, will play football Osei-Bonsu will leave Missouri State and will look to play football at his new school, per Pete.

Impact At 6-foot-4, 280 pounds, Osei-Bonsu plans to play defensive tackle or tight end. It's unclear how much eligibility he'll have after he spent time at the JUCO level, or what football programs are interested. However, it appears his time in college basketball is over.

APRIL 20 • ROTOWIRE

Bates scores 27, Louisiana Tech takes down Missouri State 69-66 in Conference USA Tournament semis

Led by AJ Bates' 27 points, the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs defeated the Missouri State Bears 69-66 in the Conference USA Tournament on Friday

MARCH 13 • Associated Press

Louisiana Tech Bulldogs and Missouri State Bears meet in CUSA Tournament

The Louisiana Tech Bulldogs take on the Missouri State Bears in the CUSA Tournament

MARCH 13 • Associated Press

Osei-Bonsu scores 31, Missouri State stuns top-seed Liberty in Conference USA tourney

The Missouri State Bears shocked the Liberty Flames 77-69 in the Conference USA Tournament on Wednesday led by Michael Osei-Bonsu's 31 points

MARCH 12 • Associated Press

Florida International Panthers take on the Missouri State Bears in CUSA Tournament

The Florida International Panthers play in the CUSA Tournament against the Missouri State Bears

MARCH 10 • Associated Press

Alston scores 17, Middle Tennessee earns 75-63 victory over Missouri State

Led by Torey Alston's 17 points, the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders defeated the Missouri State Bears 75-63 on Saturday

MARCH 7 • Associated Press

Missouri State faces Middle Tennessee following Williams' 22-point game

Missouri State hosts the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders after Trey Williams Jr. scored 22 points in Missouri State's 87-74 win against the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers

MARCH 7 • Associated Press

Williams scores 22 as Missouri State knocks off Western Kentucky 87-74

Led by Trey Williams Jr.'s 22 points, the Missouri State Bears defeated the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers 87-74 on Thursday

MARCH 6 • Associated Press

Osei-Bonsu and Missouri State host Western Kentucky

Missouri State hosts the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers after Michael Osei-Bonsu scored 24 points in Missouri State's 86-81 loss to the Sam Houston Bearkats

MARCH 4 • Associated Press

Walker scores 23 as Sam Houston defeats Missouri State 86-81

Led by Jacob Walker's 23 points, the Sam Houston Bearkats defeated the Missouri State Bears 86-81

MARCH 1 • Associated Press

Dudley, Allen lead Louisiana Tech over Missouri State, 72-70

DJ Dudley scored 27 points to lead the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs and Will Allen hit the game-winning layup with eight seconds remaining as the Bulldogs took down the Missouri State B...

FEBRUARY 27 • Associated Press

Missouri State visits Florida International after Stephenson's 23-point game

Florida International faces the Missouri State Bears after Corey Stephenson scored 23 points in Florida International's 90-89 overtime loss to the Liberty Flames

FEBRUARY 20 • Associated Press

Johnson scores 29, Kennesaw State knocks off Missouri State 91-87

Led by RJ Johnson's 29 points, the Kennesaw State Owls defeated the Missouri State Bears 91-87 on Wednesday

FEBRUARY 19 • Associated Press

Missouri State takes on Kennesaw State following Williams' 25-point performance

Missouri State takes on the Kennesaw State Owls after Kobi Williams scored 25 points in Missouri State's 76-67 loss to the Delaware Fightin' Blue Hens

FEBRUARY 17 • Associated Press

Thomas, Dudley lead Louisiana Tech to 79-78 double-overtime win over Missouri State

Avery Thomas scored 19 points and DJ Dudley added four points in double overtime as the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs defeated the Missouri State Bears 79-78 on Thursday

FEBRUARY 13 • Associated Press

Cleveland has triple-double and Liberty beats Missouri State 79-76 for 14th straight win

Zach Cleveland scored 19 points while going 8 of 13 and 3 of 9 from the free-throw line and recorded a triple-double with 10 rebounds and 11 assists as Liberty defeated Missouri St...

FEBRUARY 7 • Associated Press

Walker scores 16 off the bench, Sam Houston defeats Missouri State 80-71

Jacob Walker scored 16 points off of the bench to lead the Sam Houston Bearkats over the Missouri State Bears 80-71 on Wednesday

JANUARY 29 • Associated Press

Williams' 21 lead Missouri State over UTEP 62-57

Led by Kobi Williams' 21 points, the Missouri State Bears defeated the UTEP Miners 62-57 on Saturday

JANUARY 24 • Associated Press

Palek scores 26 in Missouri State's 84-75 victory against New Mexico State

Led by Keith Palek III's 26 points, the Missouri State Bears defeated the New Mexico State Aggies 84-75 on Thursday

JANUARY 23 • Associated Press

Middle Tennessee beats Missouri State 90-87 in 2OT

Torey Alston scored 22 points and Jahvin Carter added seven points in double-overtime as the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders defeated the Missouri State Bears 90-87 on Saturday

JANUARY 18 • Associated Press

Teagan Moore's 20 leads Western Kentucky past Missouri State 87-72

Led by Teagan Moore's 20 points, the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers defeated the Missouri State Bears 87-72

JANUARY 15 • Associated Press

Florida International visits Osei-Bonsu and Missouri State

Missouri State faces the Florida International Panthers after Michael Osei-Bonsu scored 20 points in Missouri State's 90-80 loss to the Kennesaw State Owls

JANUARY 9 • Associated Press

Cottle scores 25 as Kennesaw State takes down Missouri State 90-80

Led by Simeon Cottle's 25 points, the Kennesaw State Owls defeated the Missouri State Bears 90-80 on Wednesday

JANUARY 8 • Associated Press

Missouri State beats Lindenwood 70-65

Led by Michael Osei-Bonsu's 19 points, the Missouri State Bears defeated the Lindenwood Lions 70-65

DECEMBER 23, 2025 • Associated Press

Scores 19 points Tuesday Osei-Bonsu (knee) racked up 19 points (8-12 FG, 3-3 FT), six rebounds and two assists in 25 minutes during Tuesday's 70-65 victory over Lindenwood.

Impact Osei-Bonsu led Missouri State in scoring in this win over Lindenwood. This was his return from a three-game absence, and he figures to play a key role on offense for Missouri State going forward as long as he stays healthy.

DECEMBER 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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