CLASS OF 2018
Dominique Bouchard – W. Swimming (2010-13) [Native of North Bay, Ontario]
Eight-time All-American backstroke specialist who was twice the NCAA runner-up in the 200 backstroke. Was a two-time SEC champ and later qualified for the Canadian Olympic Team;
Marcus Denmon – M. Basketball (2009-12) [Native of Kansas City, Mo.]
One of the most gritty and talented guards in MU hoops history, who ended his career fifth all-time in points (1,775) and earned consensus second-team All-American honors in 2012 after leading the Tigers to a 33-5 record and a Big 12 Conference Tournament title;
Lorraine Ferret – W. Basketball (1980-83) [Native of Columbus, Ohio]
A pioneer of women’s basketball at Mizzou who helped get former coach Joann Rutherford’s program established in its early days. A powerful scorer and rebounder who was an honorable-mention All-American in 1983 and a two-time All-Big Eight selection.;
Mike Magac– Football (1957-59) [Native of East St. Louis, Ill.]
Second-team All-American and two-time first-team All-Big Eight offensive lineman who was a team captain and a legendary hard-nosed performer in the trenches for Dan Devine. Being inducted posthumously, as he passed away in 2003.;
Glenn Ogden– M. Track & Field/Cross Country (1966-69) [Native of Fostoria, Ohio]
Three-time All-American, including twice in track (where he was the NCAA runner-up in the three-mile run in 1967) and once in cross country, and helped lead the men’s team to MU’s first cross country conference team title in 38 years.;
Chelsea Thomas– Softball (2009-13) [Native of Pleasantville, Iowa]
One of the most dominant and feared pitchers of her era who helped elevate the Mizzou softball program to one of national prominence. Is the only Tiger softball player to be named a first-team All-American three times, and also won conference pitcher of the year three times.;
Here’s a more extensive look at this year’s class:
Dominique Bouchard – Women’s Swimming (2010-13)
Established herself as the most decorated swimmer in Mizzou women’s program history, as the backstroke specialist won eight All-American honors in her time in the water. Twice was the national runner-up in the 200 backstroke at the NCAA Championships, finishing second in both 2011 and 2013, while also taking third in the same race in 2012. Placed seventh individually in the 100 backstroke in 2013 at the NCAA Championships, following an 11th-place finish at nationals in the 100 back in 2012. Her time in the 2013 NCAA 200 backstroke of 1:50.06 broke Mizzou’s school record (and still stands today), and at the time it was the seventh-fastest mark in history. Her performances at the NCAA Championships helped boost Mizzou to unprecedented heights, and helped lay the foundation for the program to develop into a perennial top-20 program. Mizzou finished 14th as a team in the 2012 championship meet, which was the highest-ever showing at the time, and they equaled that same mark again during her senior season of 2013. Was a two-time conference champion in the 200 backstroke. Qualified for the Canadian Olympic Swim Team for the 2016 Rio Olympics, and was also a 2015 World Championship qualifier. Earned three medals at the 2015 Pan American Games, including a gold medal in the 4x100 freestyle relay, and silver medals in the 200 backstroke, as well as the 4x100 medley relay. Excelled in the classroom, winning CoSIDA Academic All-District honors, while also being named first-team academic all-conference three times.
Marcus Denmon – Men’s Basketball (2009-12)
Kansas City native who became one of the most revered Tigers in recent years as he developed into one of the most dependable and clutch scorers in Mizzou history. Ended his career ranked fifth on MU’s all-time scoring chart, with 1,775 points, averaging 12.6 points over 141 career games. Averaged a career-best 17.7 points as a senior in 2011-12 and won consensus second-team All-American honors during a magical season where he led the Tigers to a 33-5 record and the Big 12 Conference Tournament championship in MU’s final year in its former league. Ended his career ranked second on Mizzou’s 3-point field goals made list (283), fifth on the career steals list (178) and sixth on the free throw percentage list (79.9%). Was a two-time first-team All-Big 12 pick (2011-12), and joined a select Mizzou fraternity of all-time greats to be a two-time first-team all-conference player – including Kareem Rush (2001 & 02), Melvin Booker (1993 & 94), Anthony Peeler (1990 & 92), Doug Smith (1990 & 91), Derrick Chievous (1987 & 88), Steve Stipanovich (1982 & 83), Jon Sundvold (1982 & 83), Ricky Frazier (1981 & 82), Willie Smith (1975 & 76), John Brown (1972 & 73), Charles Henke (1960 & 61), Norm Stewart (1955 & 56) and Bill Stauffer (1951 & 52). Sank one of the most iconic shots in Mizzou Basketball lore, when he nailed a three-quarter court heave in a Sweet 16 game of the 2009 NCAA Tournament against Memphis to beat the halftime buzzer. His shot gave #3 seed MU a 49-36 halftime lead over #2 seed Memphis, and helped propel the Tigers to the Elite Eight. Might be most remembered for his nine-point outburst in the final moments to lead a furious comeback win over rival Kansas in 2012. Mizzou trailed at home by a 71-63 score with just 2:05 to play, when he scored a conventional three-point play to make it 71-66, then he hit a heavily-guarded pull-up three pointer with 1:30 left to make it 71-69. Then gave Mizzou the lead at 72-71 with :56.3 seconds left with yet another step-back three-pointer from the corner. The fourth-ranked Tigers would hold on for a 74-71 win over the eighth-ranked Jayhawks as he finished with 29 points, and nine rebounds. Went on to be a second-round draft pick by the San Antonio Spurs in the 2012 NBA Draft, and has gone on to a successful professional career in Europe.
Dominique Bouchard – W. Swimming (2010-13) [Native of North Bay, Ontario]
Eight-time All-American backstroke specialist who was twice the NCAA runner-up in the 200 backstroke. Was a two-time SEC champ and later qualified for the Canadian Olympic Team;
Marcus Denmon – M. Basketball (2009-12) [Native of Kansas City, Mo.]
One of the most gritty and talented guards in MU hoops history, who ended his career fifth all-time in points (1,775) and earned consensus second-team All-American honors in 2012 after leading the Tigers to a 33-5 record and a Big 12 Conference Tournament title;
Lorraine Ferret – W. Basketball (1980-83) [Native of Columbus, Ohio]
A pioneer of women’s basketball at Mizzou who helped get former coach Joann Rutherford’s program established in its early days. A powerful scorer and rebounder who was an honorable-mention All-American in 1983 and a two-time All-Big Eight selection.;
Mike Magac– Football (1957-59) [Native of East St. Louis, Ill.]
Second-team All-American and two-time first-team All-Big Eight offensive lineman who was a team captain and a legendary hard-nosed performer in the trenches for Dan Devine. Being inducted posthumously, as he passed away in 2003.;
Glenn Ogden– M. Track & Field/Cross Country (1966-69) [Native of Fostoria, Ohio]
Three-time All-American, including twice in track (where he was the NCAA runner-up in the three-mile run in 1967) and once in cross country, and helped lead the men’s team to MU’s first cross country conference team title in 38 years.;
Chelsea Thomas– Softball (2009-13) [Native of Pleasantville, Iowa]
One of the most dominant and feared pitchers of her era who helped elevate the Mizzou softball program to one of national prominence. Is the only Tiger softball player to be named a first-team All-American three times, and also won conference pitcher of the year three times.;
Here’s a more extensive look at this year’s class:
Dominique Bouchard – Women’s Swimming (2010-13)
Established herself as the most decorated swimmer in Mizzou women’s program history, as the backstroke specialist won eight All-American honors in her time in the water. Twice was the national runner-up in the 200 backstroke at the NCAA Championships, finishing second in both 2011 and 2013, while also taking third in the same race in 2012. Placed seventh individually in the 100 backstroke in 2013 at the NCAA Championships, following an 11th-place finish at nationals in the 100 back in 2012. Her time in the 2013 NCAA 200 backstroke of 1:50.06 broke Mizzou’s school record (and still stands today), and at the time it was the seventh-fastest mark in history. Her performances at the NCAA Championships helped boost Mizzou to unprecedented heights, and helped lay the foundation for the program to develop into a perennial top-20 program. Mizzou finished 14th as a team in the 2012 championship meet, which was the highest-ever showing at the time, and they equaled that same mark again during her senior season of 2013. Was a two-time conference champion in the 200 backstroke. Qualified for the Canadian Olympic Swim Team for the 2016 Rio Olympics, and was also a 2015 World Championship qualifier. Earned three medals at the 2015 Pan American Games, including a gold medal in the 4x100 freestyle relay, and silver medals in the 200 backstroke, as well as the 4x100 medley relay. Excelled in the classroom, winning CoSIDA Academic All-District honors, while also being named first-team academic all-conference three times.
Marcus Denmon – Men’s Basketball (2009-12)
Kansas City native who became one of the most revered Tigers in recent years as he developed into one of the most dependable and clutch scorers in Mizzou history. Ended his career ranked fifth on MU’s all-time scoring chart, with 1,775 points, averaging 12.6 points over 141 career games. Averaged a career-best 17.7 points as a senior in 2011-12 and won consensus second-team All-American honors during a magical season where he led the Tigers to a 33-5 record and the Big 12 Conference Tournament championship in MU’s final year in its former league. Ended his career ranked second on Mizzou’s 3-point field goals made list (283), fifth on the career steals list (178) and sixth on the free throw percentage list (79.9%). Was a two-time first-team All-Big 12 pick (2011-12), and joined a select Mizzou fraternity of all-time greats to be a two-time first-team all-conference player – including Kareem Rush (2001 & 02), Melvin Booker (1993 & 94), Anthony Peeler (1990 & 92), Doug Smith (1990 & 91), Derrick Chievous (1987 & 88), Steve Stipanovich (1982 & 83), Jon Sundvold (1982 & 83), Ricky Frazier (1981 & 82), Willie Smith (1975 & 76), John Brown (1972 & 73), Charles Henke (1960 & 61), Norm Stewart (1955 & 56) and Bill Stauffer (1951 & 52). Sank one of the most iconic shots in Mizzou Basketball lore, when he nailed a three-quarter court heave in a Sweet 16 game of the 2009 NCAA Tournament against Memphis to beat the halftime buzzer. His shot gave #3 seed MU a 49-36 halftime lead over #2 seed Memphis, and helped propel the Tigers to the Elite Eight. Might be most remembered for his nine-point outburst in the final moments to lead a furious comeback win over rival Kansas in 2012. Mizzou trailed at home by a 71-63 score with just 2:05 to play, when he scored a conventional three-point play to make it 71-66, then he hit a heavily-guarded pull-up three pointer with 1:30 left to make it 71-69. Then gave Mizzou the lead at 72-71 with :56.3 seconds left with yet another step-back three-pointer from the corner. The fourth-ranked Tigers would hold on for a 74-71 win over the eighth-ranked Jayhawks as he finished with 29 points, and nine rebounds. Went on to be a second-round draft pick by the San Antonio Spurs in the 2012 NBA Draft, and has gone on to a successful professional career in Europe.
