COLUMBIA, Mo. -- One of the highest ranked recruits in Missouri basketball history may have played his last basketball game this season.
Early Tuesday afternoon, Missouri basketball tweeted out a statement announcing that Michael Porter Jr. is undergoing surgery Tuesday in Dallas for a procedure on his back.
Michael is expected to make a complete recovery, and the Mizzou Men’s Basketball program wishes Michael the best during this process.
— Mizzou Basketball (@MizzouHoops) November 21, 2017
The team says recovery time for the procedure is three to four months, putting Porter’s season in jeopardy.
“Our top priority as a program is the well-being of our student-athletes, so Michael beginning this process to be 100 percent healthy is important to all of us,” Mizzou coach Cuonzo Martin said in a statement. “Our focus has been on Michael’s well-being, just like every other player in our locker room.”
Statement from #MPJr:
“I really appreciate the support of my family & program as I begin this process. I’m thankful for the kind words & messages I’ve received from fans. Those mean a lot to me. I cannot wait to be completely healthy and playing the game I love, once again.”
— Mizzou Basketball (@MizzouHoops) November 21, 2017
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