I don’t think anyone expects Jontay Porter to return next year

Denny Medley-USA TODAY SportsYesterday Jontay Porter announced he was going into the NBA Draft. Today we’re left wondering if we’ve seen the last of Jontay as a Missouri Tiger?

Last year there were many in the program who thought Porter was following his brother into the NBA last year, and many were surprised to learn Jontay was coming back. The outlook on the season shifted but then went right back to where it was before when Porter tore his ACL pre-season. Jontay then re-injuring his ACL led many to believe he would consider returning to school.

The tone of yesterday’s announcement felt different though. I’ve never really felt the odds were good of him coming back but now it feels more…