Tigers’ forward Jontay Porter goes up for a layup during Missorui’s game against Emporia State on Nov. 20 at Mizzou Arena. Porter led the team in rebounds with 11 on the night.
Tom Hellauer/MissourianThe word "versatility" came to Kevin Puryear's mind Tuesday afternoon.
He was describing the play of 6-foot-11 freshman Jontay Porter, who, in the AdvoCare Invitational this past weekend in Orlando, Florida, averaged 13.3 points and 3.7 blocks per game. In the championship game against West Virginia, the freshman swatted five blocks and made all the right plays in the eyes of his coach — even those that don't end up on the box score.