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Michael Porter Jr. will likely miss rest of season due to back surgery

Porter Jr. is scheduled to have spinal disc surgery Tuesday.

COLUMBIA, Mo - Mizzou announced star freshman Michael Porter Jr. will likely be out the remainder of the season. Porter Jr. is scheduled to have spinal disc surgery on Tuesday in Dallas, Texas.

Porter Jr. is expected to make a complete recovery.

Michael Porter, Jr. will undergo surgery on Tuesday, Nov. 21, in Dallas, Texas. The procedure, a microdiscectomy of the L3-L4 spinal discs, has a projected recovery time of three-four months and will likely cause him to miss the remainder of the season.

— Mizzou Basketball (@MizzouHoops) November 21, 2017

Statement from coach Cuonzo Martin

“Our top priority as a program is the well-being of our student-athletes, so Michael beginning this process to be 100% healthy is important to all of us. Our focus has been on Michael’s well-being, just like every other player in our locker room. We will continue to work every day to build Mizzou Basketball into a program to be proud of. We’re preparing now for a trip that is a tremendous opportunity. I’m excited to get after it in Orlando.”

Statement from Michael Porter Jr.

“I really appreciate the support of my family & program as I begin this process. I’m thankful for the kind words & messages I’ve received from fans. Those mean a lot to me. I cannot wait to be completely healthy and playing the game I love, once again.”

In the season opener, Porter Jr. left the game against Iowa State after tweaking his hip two minutes into the game.

Porter is a five-star recruit and McDonald’s All-American.

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