Missouri has done well to get themselves on the bubble. But they might have to make a change to go to the next level.
Missouri basketball has had a great bounce back season in their first year under Head coach Cuonzo Martin. They have already more than doubled their win total from last season. They have done so without the help of consensus NBA Lottery pick Michael Porter Jr. But contributions from the entire team have powered them to wins, but it is time to further integrate Porter’s brother and fellow freshman Jontay Porter.
Here is a quick look at Missouri Tigers‘ freshman Jontay Porter, and his involvement on the offense end in the teams’ last three wins and last three losses:
Jontay Porter shot attempts in last three losses: 8 per game
Jontay Porter shot attempts in last three wins: 10.3 per game
What is interesting in the study of Jontay Porter is that he is third-worst on the team in effective field goal percentage. He has a 2-point field goal percentage of 49.5 and a 3-point field goal percentage of 33.7 percent. Porter has a solid jump shot, which is demonstrated in the video below – but doesn’t knockdown 3-pointers at a great rate. His form is nice, as he keeps his left heel off the ground for improved lift on his shot.
Porter is a 75.9 percent free throw shooter, so he likely possess the ability to increase his 3-point percentage as he becomes more comfortable with the shot. The reason Missouri plays well when Porter shoots more than on average, is because Porter simply being a threat from deep cause defensive miscommunication that opens up huge driving lanes.
Porter is the team leader in boards with 6.7 rebounds per game. He is simultaneously fourth on the team in assists per game, third in points per game and and first in blocks per game. Porter can get buckets in a hurry, but- as indicated by his raw numbers -defense is where he makes his mark. He gives the Tigers’ guards the freedom to defend aggressively, as they can funnel dribble-penetration into Porter’s six-foot eleven-inch frame.