2018 NBA Draft: Hands, Porter, Battle pull out of draft to return to school

NASHVILLE, TN - MARCH 16: Jontay Porter #11 and Michael Porter Jr. #13 of the Missouri Tigers fight for a rebound with Christ Koumadje #21 of the Florida State Seminoles during the game in the first round of the 2018 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Bridgestone Arena on March 16, 2018 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images) /

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NASHVILLE, TN – MARCH 16: Jontay Porter #11 of the Missouri Tigers leads a fastbreak up the court against the Florida State Seminoles during the game in the first round of the 2018 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament at Bridgestone Arena on March 16, 2018 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Frederick Breedon/Getty Images) /

Jontay Porter, Missouri, Returning For Sophomore Year

Unlike his brother Michael Porter Jr., Jontay Porter has withdrawn from the NBA Draft. In his freshman season Porter averaged 9.9 points and 6.8 rebounds per game. After reclassifying in August to play with his brother, the 18-year-old does not lose anything by withdrawing.

Early reports had Porter projecting as a late first-early second round pick. Porter played a key role for Missouri in their run to this years’ National Championship Tournament. With one year of College Basketball under his belt, Porter certainly has an advantage over the rest of his original freshman class.