Mizzou freshman catches Martin's eye early

Missouri head coach Cuonzo Martin, right, gives instructions to forward Jontay Porter (11) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball championship game against West Virginia at the AdvoCare Invitational tournament Sunday, Nov. 26, 2017, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. West Virginia won 83-79. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)COLUMBIA, MO. • The Mizzou Arena locker room might be a bit cramped this year. Cuonzo Martin’s second Missouri roster is made up of a whopping 18 players, including five walk-ons and two transfers who can’t play until 2019-20. The extra bodies will help the Tigers maintain fresh legs through the year, Martin said Wednesday, and gives his staff multiple teams for scrimmages during practices.

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