Class of 2017 SF Michael Porter Jr (MO) to Missouri

[Francis03]

I'll add more about his recruitment tomorrow but we'll give it a try to hopefully land this top 5 prospect.

 

[orangefog]

Nice, not used to pulling kids from Missouri, but if he has interest...

 

[iommi]

He looked great in the Mary Kline. Very athletic. Diverse game. I didn't think we were a player for him but it'd be great if we got involved.

 

[tee1222]

He looked great in the Mary Kline. Very athletic. Diverse game. I didn't think we were a player for him but it'd be great if we got involved.

Agree, he was one of the best players on the floor, both games. Really ran the floor well and a few athletic blocks in a game...that has no blocks. Hit at least one deep ball.

 

[MSOrange]

I'm thinking this kid was profiled in Sports Illustrated a few months ago, but I might be thinking about somebody else. If it is the same kid, it seemed like he was focusing on mostly area schools with a few others thrown in there but not us. But if we can grab him, that would be fantastic.

 

[Digger]

I'm thinking this kid was profiled in Sports Illustrated a few months ago, but I might be thinking about somebody else. If it is the same kid, it seemed like he was focusing on mostly area schools with a few others thrown in there but not us. But if we can grab him, that would be fantastic.

You're thinking of Jayson Tatum. Top 3 recruit in'16, also from Missouri, and legitimately considering St. Louis. His dad played there with Larry Hughes.

https://rivals.yahoo.com/ucf/basketball/recruiting/player-Jayson-Tatum-142375

 

[JDubbin]

His dad worked with the sports ministry I work with, Athletes in Action. I don't think I've met him, but I know some staff who are tight with Michael Sr.

 

[MSOrange]

You're thinking of Jayson Tatum. Top 3 recruit in'16, also from Missouri, and legitimately considering St. Louis. His dad played there with Larry Hughes.

https://rivals.yahoo.com/ucf/basketball/recruiting/player-Jayson-Tatum-142375

Aha! Thanks for the correction.

 

[jmcclure33]

I'll add more about his recruitment tomorrow but we'll give it a try to hopefully land this top 5 prospect.

It's tomorrow

 

[Francis03]

It's tomorrow

You, JDubbin, and edowd can all go kick rocks.

 

[Francis03]

Basically Porter has developed a very good friendship with Moyer to the point that he has expressed interest recently to the SU staff. Whether we really have a realistic chance of landing him will remain to be seen as time goes along and obviously it'll be tough to get him out of the Midwest, but if we can hopefully land a visit at some point then who knows. FYI his dad is currently an assistant on the Mizzou women's team and recently turned down an offer to join the Washington men's staff where he is best friends with Lorenzo Romar, who is actually the Godfather of Porter Jr.

 

[jordoo]

Moyer seems pretty active about recruiting guys to play at SU. Porter looks great!

 

[JDubbin]

Basically Porter has developed a very good friendship with Moyer to the point that he has expressed interest recently to the SU staff. Whether we really have a realistic chance of landing him will remain to be seen as time goes along and obviously it'll be tough to get him out of the Midwest, but if we can hopefully land a visit at some point then who knows. FYI his dad is currently an assistant on the Mizzou women's team and recently turned down an offer to join the Washington men's staff where he is best friends with Lorenzo Romar, who is actually the God Father of Porter Jr.

Romar played with Athletes in Action as well

 

[orangefog]

Basically Porter has developed a very good friendship with Moyer to the point that he has expressed interest recently to the SU staff. Whether we really have a realistic chance of landing him will remain to be seen as time goes along and obviously it'll be tough to get him out of the Midwest, but if we can hopefully land a visit at some point then who knows. FYI his dad is currently an assistant on the Mizzou women's team and recently turned down an offer to join the Washington men's staff where he is best friends with Lorenzo Romar, who is actually the God Father of Porter Jr.

Not sure if mentioned, but Porter's sister is going to Missouri next year to play basketball.

 

[asj410]

Moyer seems pretty active about recruiting guys to play at SU. Porter looks great!

Moyer has a phenomenal attitude and, IMO, the right personality to become an alpha dog for us without it being a detriment to the team. Kid is going to be a fan favorite for sure. I just hope we get a couple good years out of him!

 

[orangefog]

Porter and Moyer to go along with Lydon would drive opponents nuts. They can all shoot, rebound and handle fairly well from the forward position. They are all tall and athletic. And a rotation of the three of them at the two forward positions would be insane.

 

[RF2044]

Basically Porter has developed a very good friendship with Moyer to the point that he has expressed interest recently to the SU staff. Whether we really have a realistic chance of landing him will remain to be seen as time goes along and obviously it'll be tough to get him out of the Midwest, but if we can hopefully land a visit at some point then who knows. FYI his dad is currently an assistant on the Mizzou women's team and recently turned down an offer to join the Washington men's staff where he is best friends with Lorenzo Romar, who is actually the God Father of Porter Jr.

That would be AMAZING--Porter is a big time offensive talent. Which is exactly what we need.

 

[Francis03]

Not sure if mentioned, but Porter's sister is going to Missouri next year to play basketball.

He has another sister that just wrapped up her sophomore year at Mizzou as well.

 

[orangefog]

He has another sister that just wrapped up her sophomore year at Mizzou as well.

The kid has ALOT of siblings.

 

[Francis03]

The kid has ALOT of siblings.

Yup. He has brother in the 2018 class I think that's suppose to be five star quality as well.

 

[tee1222]

The kid has ALOT of siblings.

You walked into this one.

 

[Capt. Tuttle]

Basically Porter has developed a very good friendship with Moyer to the point that he has expressed interest recently to the SU staff. Whether we really have a realistic chance of landing him will remain to be seen as time goes along and obviously it'll be tough to get him out of the Midwest, but if we can hopefully land a visit at some point then who knows. FYI his dad is currently an assistant on the Mizzou women's team and recently turned down an offer to join the Washington men's staff where he is best friends with Lorenzo Romar, who is actually the Godfather of Porter Jr.

Could join the SU staff and coach his son.

 

[Francis03]

Could join the SU staff and coach his son.

Sign him up.

 

[007]

Basically Porter has developed a very good friendship with Moyer to the point that he has expressed interest recently to the SU staff. Whether we really have a realistic chance of landing him will remain to be seen as time goes along and obviously it'll be tough to get him out of the Midwest, but if we can hopefully land a visit at some point then who knows. FYI his dad is currently an assistant on the Mizzou women's team and recently turned down an offer to join the Washington men's staff where he is best friends with Lorenzo Romar, who is actually the Godfather of Porter Jr.

Francis03 - still the Best. Thanks for all that you contribute, Brother.

 

[CaliCuse]

Sign him up.

If it was only that easy to "sign'em up" this kid is special. Hi ability to get up and dominate the rim is something i'haven't seen that often if ever. He is able to slide through the defense and get up there and finish with consistency which is the most impressive part of his game IMO.