Colleges looking into betting compensation
Representatives from Missouri, Rutgers and UConn participated in a conference call with MLB to evaluate how they can be compensated for increased compliance costs caused by sports betting.
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2018 Schedule
20-13, 4th in SEC
Missouri's Jontay Porter declares for NBA draft
Jontay Porter is joining his brother and Missouri teammate Michael Porter Jr. in declaring for the NBA draft.
Windhorst: 'Porter absolutely a top-10 pick' (0:59)
Missouri forward Porter declares for NBA draft
Missouri freshman Michael Porter Jr. has declared for the NBA draft. Despite appearing in only three games for the Tigers, Porter is likely to be selected in the top 10.
Takeaways from SEC men's basketball (2:36)
Next stop: NBA? Top talents had an early exit at NCAA tournament
With the way the tourney is shaping up, the later rounds might be lacking in future high NBA draft picks. Deandre Ayton, Collin Sexton and Trae Young all saw their seasons -- and probably their college careers -- come to an end.
Porter's ride ends in first round (3:51)
Missouri's Porter to 'take some time' on future
Potential NBA draft lottery pick Michael Porter Jr. said after Missouri was ousted from the NCAA tournament in a first-round loss to Florida State that he wouldn't rush to make a decision regarding next season.
Alex Scarborough ESPN Staff Writer
Missouri freshman Michael Porter Jr. took the loss to Florida State hard. It was difficult, he said, not being the kind of player he was accustomed to before surgery. But he's optimistic now that he's pain free for the first time in years.
9 over 8 and ACC over SEC: Florida State beats Mizzou 67-54
Ninth-seeded Florida State has lots of guys who can score, and the Seminoles used that depth to win their fourth straight NCAA Tournament opener.
Missouri reboots after short tenure of Michael Porter Jr.
Showing the ability to persevere during a difficult year should serve Missouri well next season when the lineup goes through more changes.
Everything you need to know about Friday's first-round games
Reigning champ North Carolina and trendy favorite Michigan State begin their tournament runs, while New Mexico State, Butler and Murray State look to become this year's Cinderellas.
Alex Scarborough ESPN Staff Writer
Michael Porter Jr. said he felt 65 percent his first game back when Missouri lost to Georgia in the first round of the SEC Tournament last week. I asked him if that's changed. He said he's maybe "5 percent" improved. Porter, a freshman with NBA draft lottery potential, missed all but the first 2 minutes of the regular season recovering from back surgery.
Bracket projection: Can Porter power Missouri to a deep run?
ESPN analyst Joe Lunardi and his team of bracketologists examine the 2018 NCAA tournament outlook for the Missouri Tigers.
Seth Walder ESPN Analytics
According to our Giant Killers model, the 7-10 seed most likely to win in the second round is Missouri, with a 25% shot to beat Xavier.
More to prove: Porter or Young? (1:34)
Is Collin Sexton (or someone else) this year's Kemba Walker?
A player can single-handedly take over the NCAA tournament. One of these players could put his team on his back and carry it all the way to the Final Four.
Missouri suspends Barnett for opener of NCAA
Missouri forward Jordan Barnett has been suspended by the Tigers for their NCAA tournament opener after he was pulled over Saturday morning and arrested for suspicion of DWI.
Bilas: SEC hoops has vastly improved (7:00)
SEC ready to compete in March (2:45)
Mizzou's No. 2 scorer Barnett accused of DWI
Tigers forward Jordan Barnett was pulled over by police officers in Columbia, Missouri, early Saturday for a traffic violation and was arrested for suspicion of DWI.
No. 12 seed Georgia takes down No. 5 seed Mizzou (2:54)
Porter on return: 'It felt good to be back out there' (0:57)
What did Michael Porter Jr. show NBA scouts in his return?
ESPN draft expert Mike Schmitz breaks down Porter's game and what's next for the potential top-five NBA draft pick.
Martin: Porter Jr. 'a step slow' in return to court
Potential NBA draft lottery pick Michael Porter Jr. looked a little rusty in his first game action for Missouri since mid-November in a loss to Georgia.
2017-18 SEC Standings
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Auburn | 13-5 | - | 26-8 |
| Tennessee | 13-5 | - | 26-9 |
| Florida | 11-7 | 2 | 21-13 |
| Kentucky | 10-8 | 3 | 26-11 |
| Arkansas | 10-8 | 3 | 23-12 |
| Missouri | 10-8 | 3 | 20-13 |
| Mississippi St | 9-9 | 4 | 25-12 |
| Texas A&M | 9-9 | 4 | 22-13 |
| Alabama | 8-10 | 5 | 20-16 |
| LSU | 8-10 | 5 | 18-15 |
| Georgia | 7-11 | 6 | 18-15 |
| South Carolina | 7-11 | 6 | 17-16 |
| Vanderbilt | 6-12 | 7 | 12-20 |
| Ole Miss | 5-13 | 8 | 12-20 |
Top Performers 2017-18
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Team Stats
Points Per Game72.7Tied-205th
Rebounds Per Game37.0Tied-92nd
Assists Per Game13.4184th
Points Allowed68.162nd
2018 Recruits
| NAME | POS | STATUS | GRADE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Torrence Watson | SG | Signed | 84 |
| Javon Pickett | SG | Signed | - |
| K.J. Santos | SF | Signed | - |
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Tournament History
| Final Fours | 0 |
| Tournament Record | 22-26 |
| Championship Seasons | None |
| Tournament Appearances | 26 |