Jontay Porter reclassifies, will join brother Michael at Missouri

The Porter brothers will be playing side by side under their father as members of the Tigers.

Jontay Porter (No. 11 player in 2018 class) has chosen to reclassify and will join his older brother, Michael Porter Jr. (No. 1 in 2017 class), at Missouri this season.

"This is going to be a special year for Mizzou basketball, and I couldn't pass up on this opportunity to be a part of it," Jontay told ESPN's Jeff Goodman on Wednesday. "Playing with Michael was definitely one of the most attractive things about reclassifying. Every team we've played on together has had major success, so hopefully that trend continues."

Missouri head coach Cuonzo Martin hired Michael Porter Sr. as an assistant coach prior to Michael committing to the program.

"He makes everything easier for everybody on the court and that's one thing that he's very good with," Michael said of his brother. "He might not fill the stat sheet in term of points, but the way he attacks the game it makes it so much easier. I think him coming here alongside the other players we have here will be ridiculous. I think he's ready for the college game; he's played in open gyms with us a few times and really does well.

"He's strong, and he really does it all. He can dribble, he's a really great passer and he can shoot. He's really a perfect player for any team. But him coming here, you know we have played together forever and we know each other's games. When we play together, we hardly ever lose so there's also that."

Together, Jontay and Michael captured high school state championships at both Columbia's Father Tolton High and Seattle's Nathan Hale High.