The Missouri women’s basketball program is adding a familiar face to the frontcourt. The team announced Saturday that Cierra Porter, a 6-foot-4 forward, will return to the team for her senior year after stepping away from basketball in June.
Porter announced that she would medically retire prior to this season because of nagging knee injuries throughout her career. Tigers coach Robin Pingeton teased a comeback Friday night on Twitter and tweeted a video Saturday confirming the news. Porter is also Pingeton's niece.
“We are obviously very excited to welcome Cierra back,” Pingeton said. "“She has had a very successful three years here, she brings great experience, and adds much needed depth to our post position.