Columbia News

Mizzou Athletics has announced that Central Bank and Mpix will have their logos displayed on Norm Stewart Court at Mizzou Arena for the upcoming men's and women's basketball seasons. This move is part of a partnership aimed at reinforcing ties between Mizzou Athletics and the Mid-Missouri community.

Central Bank, which is headquartered in Jefferson City and operates 140 locations throughout the Midwest, will see its logo placed along the south sideline of the court opposite Mizzou's bench. Mpix, a digital photo printing company owned by Miller's Professional Imaging, will have its logo featured along the north sideline near the visitor's bench.

Laird Veatch, Director of Athletics at Mizzou, commented on the new partnerships: "We're incredibly grateful to Central Bank and Mpix for their support and belief in what Mizzou Athletics means to this community. These partnerships show how working together can benefit everyone involved. Central Bank and Mpix are trusted local leaders who understand the impact Mizzou has across this region, and their commitment helps us strengthen the bond between our teams, our fans and the broader Missouri community."

Ed Scavone, President and Chief Executive Officer of Central Bank of Boone County, said: "The success of Central Bank is closely tied to the success of all the communities in which we do business. When they grow and prosper, we grow and prosper. The University of Missouri is by far the strongest driver of mid-Missouri's economic success and athletics plays a key role in delivering that message."

Richard Miller, Chief Executive Officer of Miller's Professional Imaging, noted: "Mpix and Miller's are proud to call Columbia home, and we take great pride in partnering with Mizzou Athletics to showcase our community's spirit and talent on a national stage. This collaboration reinforces our belief in the power of teamwork, creativity and local investment — all things that make both our company and Mizzou special."

The new court logos will be introduced when Mizzou’s men’s basketball team opens its home schedule against Southeast Missouri State on November 7 at 7 p.m., followed by the women’s team facing Arkansas State on November 11 at 6:30 p.m.

Josh Pell, General Manager at Mizzou Sports Properties, said: "As Missouri-based businesses and long-term supporters of Mizzou Athletics, Central Bank and Mpix are the perfect partners to showcase their brands on Norm Stewart Court at Mizzou Arena. They have a passion for supporting Mizzou Athletics, strengthening our community, and serving Tigers fans everywhere, and we are proud to expand these incredible partnerships."

Last year saw Mizzou among the first collegiate programs nationwide to add corporate logos onto its football field after an NCAA rule change allowed such sponsorships beginning in 2024. Sponsorship agreements for Mizzou Athletics are managed by Mizzou Sports Properties, which operates as part of Learfield.

Mizzou Athletics supports 20 varsity teams with more than 450 student-athletes competing in NCAA Division I as members of the Southeastern Conference (SEC). The department emphasizes academic achievement alongside athletic performance while engaging actively with local communities.

Learfield provides media rights management for college sports properties across more than 1,200 institutions nationwide.