Forward Jevon Porter has missed the last nine games for Missouri due to injury, but Dennis Gates gave an encouraging update this week on his possible return to play.
Porter, who suffered a leg injury in December, hasn't practiced since, but it appears he about to turn a corner based on Gates' latest comments.
"He's continuing to rehab, doing the things that he needs to do," said Gates. "I think he's getting into a return to play protocol, where now you transition from [the] treadmill to on the court activity."
Jevon Porter's return could jumpstart the struggling Tigers
Porter started the first 10 games of the season for Missouri before being replaced by Jacob Crews.