Michael Porter Jr. talked of leaving a legacy at Missouri. It can now be discussed in the past tense. Last year's top-ranked recruit whose freshman season was derailed by back surgery played in only three games for the Tigers, leaving fans hopeful it was a sneak preview of what’s to come when Porter recovers and returns for a healthy sophomore season.
"Man, it's been a crazy year, but I feel so blessed to be in the position I'm at," Porter said in a 35-second video posted on his account. "I want to thank Mizzou Nation, my coaches and my teammates for the incredible support I received ever since I committed to the university.