Jontay Porter

Page updated as of 4/12/2020, scouting report written by Alan Lu.
2019 rankings were finalized on 6/19/2019.

Height: 6-11
Weight: 240
College: Missouri
Classification: Sophomore
Birthdate: 11/15/1999

2019 Top 100 Prospect Rank: 32
Projected Draft Range: Late 1st to 2nd Round

Pros:

Fairly good shooter, especially from deep
Decent scorer off the dribble
Good free throw shooter for a big man
Excels at scoring on the move
Good playmaker
Adequate rebounder
Adequate defensive player
Adequate shot blocker
Good athlete

Cons:

Streaky shooter
Must improve his low post game
Can play too recklessly on offense
Can have lapses defensively
Can be foul prone
Not an elite athlete
Can be too inconsistent in games
Has had multiple knee injuries

Summary:

Jontay Porter is a athletic, skilled big man that has a diverse skill set when he is on the floor. He can knock down jump shots from deep, and he also is a good passer on offense. He also is an active rebounder and defender when he is on the court. However, he can be inconsistent in games, as he may have a tendency to disappear for stretches at times.

Overall, Jontay Porter is a talented player that can definitely help a team’s offense, but there are serious concerns about his injury histry. He ended up missing the 2018-19 season due to suffering an ACL and MCL injury, and unfortunately, he re-injured his ACL recently. Right now, Porter will have a long road ahead to recover from his knee injury, but if he can make a full recovery, he could perhaps end up being a first round pick sometime in the near future.

Links:

2018 ESPN Draft Profile

Prep Circuit Profile

ESPN’s Article on Jontay Porter Reclassifying

The Kansas City Star’s Article on Porter Returning

The Kansas City Star’s Article on Porter’s Knee Injury