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Michael Porter Jr. returns to practice, but it's unclear if he will play for Mizzou | The Kansas City Star

Missouri star freshman basketball player Michael Porter Jr. has been cleared to practice. That means the 6-foot-10 forward could play for MU this season before he likely enters the NBA Draft.

Mizzou coach Cuonzo Martin said Porter would be worked into practice Friday but had no update on a potential return to game action. For now, Porter will participate in “non-contact up and down” activities.

“We’ll see how that goes. Then we’ll progress from there," Martin said. "I couldn't tell you when he'll step on the floor, if he steps on the floor."

Porter, the former No.