Arkansas was up for it, but they just couldn't handle our intensity

Arkansas came out pretty tough in the second half. But that one possession where they got called for 3 quick fouls hurt them pretty bad. They had to dial it back a notch defensively and the Tigers were able to take advantage of that. Arkansas doesn't foul there, it's probably a closer game.

So I guess it looks like the Tigers will play either Georgia, Candy, or Ole Miss first, followed by Kentucky assuming they win. They should, but they already lost to Ole Miss once this season. It would be nice if Porter Jr plays, but that's probably not going to happen.

Doubt MPJ plays now. Figured if we were gonna see him, he would have played in one of the last two. Seems like he’s made a business decision (which I don’t necessarily blame him for).

That said, solid win tonight. Mizzou probably locked into the 8-9 seed now. I suppose they could drop to 10 if they put on an ugly performance in their first SEC Tourney game. Probably not much of a chance to improve their seeding for the Big Dance, unless they go on a run (i.e. at least get to the Final). If they did that, they could slide into a #7.

All in all, a pretty good year so far and a nice turnaround for Mizzou basketball in their first year under CM. Especially considering he was using mainly freshman and leftovers. Solid job.

Now, can we go get some ****ing guards that can handle the ball for next year?

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I haven’t paid much attention to basketball recruiting lately. How good are these guys?

Hopefully they can climb into that 7 spot. I really would rather not see them face a number one seed in round 2. But I think that is probably exactly what happens. I'm sure that you're right about Porter Jr too. Rumors that he might play because he's likely dropped out of the top 5 in the draft had my hopes up. But, like you said, if he was going to play in the tournament, he probably would have played today to shake off some rust.

6-7 seed has always presented the best opportunity to go far in the dance for seeds outside the top 4.

IF Mizzou could win that first 8/9 game, I’d love them to play the #1 because it will probably be Kansas (you know the NCAA is dying to match them up). Perfect scenario; huge underdog, everything to gain, nothing to lose. And, as an added bonus, it will piss off Mr. Bill all to hell. :D

Duncan Liedaho

About what?

I was wrong. The guys I know and heard from were wrong (two different sources, even).

Everyone thought he was playing today. Until he announced he wasn't.

I'm done trying to predict what will happen with him.

It's pretty obvious dude

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You are correct.

Thursday in the SEC Tournament.

They really need him with only 7 scholarship players on the team. He will step up & lead the Tigers.

SEC Tournament bracket:
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Still trying to figure out why folks thought we were an NIT team.

Because Chiefs.

Not this time. That was solid info. Things change...

Maybe because they couldn't beat Ole Miss?

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Cuonzo Martin was asked if MPJ will help with ball handling, given the turnover troubles of this Mizzou team. He laughed and nodded. “Yes he can. He can.”</p>&mdash; Aaron Reiss (@aaronjreiss) <a href="https://twitter.com/aaronjreiss/status/971476409247043590?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 7, 2018</a></blockquote>
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From PowerMizzou:

Martin says he would be surprised if Porter plays 30 minutes. He will not start. "We'll go from there."

Martin calls Porter "a presence" on the floor.

Porter told Martin yesterday that he is for sure ready to go. Says "it had to be completely up to him. ... I didnt want him to feel any pressure."

Martin said Porter told him "coach I want to help the team."

Martin says the game reps will get Porter back to 100 percent. Says he is completely healthy.

Martin says he wants Porter to. have the same mentality when he returns that he had when he left the lineup.

Martin laughs when asked if Porter could help the team cut down on turnovers. Says Porter should help the team handle the ball.

Martin says he took the approach that Porter was not coming back when he initially got hurt. Says that was between Mike and the trainer.

Martin says he has not told the team about Porter's return yet, does not know yet if Porter has told his teammates.

Welp, I just took tomorrow afternoon off.

Yup.

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This. Is. Excellent. I'll be working zero minutes after about 2pm tomorrow.

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I just jimp-ed.

Click for video.

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It’s not April 1st yet.

Is this for real?

If true my ass will be in the recliner watching it.

LMAO

Happy Michael Porter day Missouri Fans.

Wow M-I-Z

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Mizzou gonna be fun to watch

On TV they're saying Mizzou has a 3.6% chance to win the SEC Tourney. That's probably about right.

I say it's 50/50. :)

Looks like we'll be playing Georgia tomorrow.

Beat Georgia tomorrow, then we play Kentucky. We beat them at home, but lost at UK. Who wins in St Louis? Can Porter make the difference and get the win? I think that he can.

I'm not concerned about Mizzou winning the SEC tourney, but I would like to see them win at least two games just so Porter can get decent run with the rest of the team.

I just want to see them win enough games to get out of that 8/9 seed territory. I really don't want to see them facing Kansas in the round of 32. A 7 seed would greatly increase the chance for a sweet 16 appearance

I really don't understand how Kansas could get a #1 seed when they are 24-7 in the regular season and their best RPI win is over Kentucky. I wouldn't be surprised at all if it happened, but there are seven or eight teams, at least, with a better resume than Kansas.

Shit, Michigan isn't going to get anywhere near a #1 and they have three wins better than any of Kansas' w/ the same number of losses.

If they play Kentucky on Friday, Jarred Vanderbilt isn't playing. That's a big loss for them - he was the difference in the two games.


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Vanderbilt played in both games

KU will not get a 1 seed. And any team playing them should be thrilled.

This has not been confirmed and is completely speculative.

And from my understanding, he is fine.

They can be beaten with or without Vanderbilt

But if we get to that point anything is gravy because the NCAA Tournament is the real prize

Got tickets & going to the game today!

My bad. Saw he had a high ankle sprain and a comment from the team that they hoped he would play again this year.

Vanderbilt is a real difference-maker. His energy and athleticism and toughness make Kentucky a very different team, IMO.

Vanderbilt might be the most important player on this team over Knox and Gilgeous-Alexander. Additionally, his ceiling might be better than higher than both of them.

He is a rebounding machine with a high motor. If he can improve his shot, he will be remarkable both in college and the NBA.

ROFL. Why? They didn't get their usual bang for their buck with this year's team.

I never, ever, EVER count any chickens when it comes to Mizzou. But I'd love to play KU in the NCAAs. Even if Mizzou lost, it would be great for college basketball. And if Mizzou doesn't draw KU, I'd love to see Wichita State beat them again.

Have you started selling WSU shirts beside the Bucknell merch on campus?

This year's KU team could easily fall to both a MPJ Mizzou or WSU. This team might have the lowest floor of any KU team in the Self era.

They also have a ceiling high enough to take anyone in the country. I see it as equally likely that this KU team falls to a 15 as it is for us to go to the Final Four again.

Gametime. I'm about to hyperventilate.

Apparently both teams are as well.

That play right there between the brothers. Whoa. More, please.

No streams anywhere! But I see 10 to 3, dang!

Found one

http://streamhunter.top/basketball/g...6?l=1482879892

Just in case anyone is interested. Go Mizzou!

Need points. Soon.

Ice cold...and what was that foul they called on Tilmon? A guy comes flying in backwards, lands on him, and he gets the foul.

6/27 from the field isn't so good.

Mike Porter Jr. is certainly a creator; the shots will start to fall.

8 of 33, wow

That foul was crazy; unfortunately, it was on Tilmon.

Aside from that, Mizzou is getting good looks, they just aren't falling. Hopefully, they can hit in the second and we see less of Brett Rau.

Mpjr with 10 shots in the first half of his first game back? Cuonzo is a great coach...

About as bad as they have played for a half this year. Holy shit they came out and looked great and then the bottom fell out and they looked like Pittsburgh State.

Mainly because some of the players on the floor should be playing at Pitt State.

Robertson has been invisible. They need to get him involved in the second half. He's first team SEC for Chrissake!

MPJ's shots have to come from somewhere, but they need to realize, at this point, they can't take shots away from Robertson.

Mizzou +1 with MPJ on the floor.

Flagrant foul for sure

Get Rau out of there.

Good lord, tie it up and then give it away

Because Mizzou

2 possession game