Michael Porter Jr. Will Play in SEC Tournament After Back Injury

Michael Porter Jr. will make his much-anticipated return to Missouri's lineup Thursday in the SEC tournament.

Per ESPN's Paul Finebaum, Missouri head coach Cuonzo Martin confirmed Porter said he wanted to help the team down the stretch.

"He said, 'Coach, I want to help the team.' ... For me it was always Mike's decision to play or not play," Martin said.

This article will be updated to provide more information on this story as it becomes available.

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