COLUMBIA, MO. – Mizzou sophomore forward Jontay Porter is one of 14 Division I players selected to attend the NCAA Elite Men’s Basketball Student-Athlete Symposium from Sept. 7-9 at the NCAA headquarters in Indianapolis. He’ll be joined by his father, Mizzou assistant coach Michael Porter Sr., at the event.

This is third annual symposium, which is designed for men’s basketball student-athletes who have an interest in continuing their playing careers professionally. Porter is the first Mizzou Basketball representative to attend the symposium since its inception.

“I’m honored­ to be selected to attend the Elite Student-Athlete Symposium and represent Mizzou,” Porter said. “It’s an incredible opportunity to continue preparing for the next level and life after college. I’m excited to grow and bring back what I learn to my teammates.”

An important piece of the NCAA Leadership Development program, the symposium is intended to educate college players on the expectations and responsibilities of being a professional athlete as well as planning post-professional career opportunities. The weekend will include a former student-athlete panel session, agent and players’ union discussions, engagement with professional leagues and a seminar on personal branding.

Porter appeared in all 33 games as a freshman last season for Mizzou and earned a share of the 2017-18 SEC Sixth Man of the Year Award after averaging 9.9 points and 6.8 rebounds per game. Porter ranked sixth in all of the SEC in rebounding while leading the league’s freshmen.

After an impressive rookie campaign, Porter tested his NBA Draft stock earlier this spring before withdrawing his name and returning for his sophomore season at Mizzou. Porter returns as a key piece for a team coming off its first NCAA Tournament appearance since 2013.

— Mizzou Athletics —