re: 4* C Jeremiah tilmon to Mizzou!

Mizzou fan here. Been lurking on this forum ever since Cuonzo was hired and Romar was fired. First time posting.

Can't believe how the cards have been dealt for MU hoops this year. I haven't been this excited for Mizzou basketball in years.

Kemp leaving was probably a formality once it was a sure thing that Tilmon was coming and Jontay was still contemplating.

As for Jontay reclassifying, I honestly feel very good either way. He comes this year, we have a chance to have one unbelievable season. In addition to being an elite player, he and MPJ playing together since childhood will be a huge bonus in helping the new team gel.

If he comes the following year, there's a slight chance (at least I hope) that MPJ decides to stick around for an extra year. I think that would be the absolute best situation for Mizzou long term. It gives us at least one top recruit for a second year in a row which could help start a trend for MU, and obviously we get to keep MPJ another year. But realizing that's probably a pipe dream (MPJ staying an extra year), I'll welcome Jontay whenever he wants to come.

BTW, I think I read that he was about 55-45 on reclassifying a while back, but now is back to 50-50. He said he isn't going to decide until after his Mokan team plays in the Nike Peach Jam tourney in mid July.

I think when it is all said and done, MPJ could be the most talented player MU has ever had. But as a (likely) multi-year player, Jontay could be the Porter that leaves the biggest legacy at MU.

Of course, I haven't seen any of the younger Porters yet. Let's hope the name Porter becomes synonymous with MU hoops for a long, long time.