I've heard his name a few times, not sure if we're in on him or what, but the kid apparently had a legendary game in the Missouri Class 1 Finals today ... supposedly 29 points, and - wait for it - *35* rebounds.

See http://twitter.com/ebosshoops ...

At one time....

If the word on him wasn't already out....

Only rated a 40.

Iowa depending on who the coach is.

We are and have been recruiting him for a while now. The 40 ranking means he has not been rated by them. I think the reason he has not been rated is that he didn't play AAU last year. He is an excellant player. I think there is a good chance that he will be a Tiger.

(03-21-2010 12:29 AM)68Tiger Wrote:  Only rated a 40.

means he hasn't been properly evaluated yet.

he's a junior. there's still time to get a bearing on him.

http://www.tigerboard.com/boards/missour...ge=7446061

Otto is an extremely good player, high scorer, fearless, and has a strong motor. I have friends in Missouri that says he is being highly recruited by Missouri. He has family members that he plays with that are going to Missouri, so they say.

He would be a good catch for the Tigers if they can get him. He bangs the boards aggressively, one of the best rebounders in Missouri.

He consistently puts up big numbers.

http://www.msubearnation.com/forum/showt...hp?p=73589

Otto went for 31 points, 20 rebounds, and 8 steals against 6'6" Florida signee Casey Prather (#25 in Class of 2010 ESPN) in the Eiffel Tower Shootout.

Florida commitment for 2010:

http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/basketball/...ther-69480

If Memphis could get this guy, he would be a steal . . . but his family/friends are going to Missouri.

(03-21-2010 09:24 PM)MemphisTinker Wrote:  Otto is an extremely good player, high scorer, fearless, and has a strong motor. I have friends in Missouri that says he is being highly recruited by Missouri. He has family members that he plays with that are going to Missouri, so they say.

He would be a good catch for the Tigers if they can get him. He bangs the boards aggressively, one of the best rebounders in Missouri.

He consistently puts up big numbers.

http://www.msubearnation.com/forum/showt...hp?p=73589

From the same link you gave it looks like Missouri has some limitations to taking Porter

Quote:From what I've heard, MU wont offer unless a second spot
Posted on: March 20, 2010 at 07:30:11 CT
Domino MU Posts:2582Member For:6.4 monthsLevel:UserM.O.B. Votes:0

opens up for 2011. Until then, they're only offering top shooting guards.

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Per Scout.com... Toothpick skinny, Porter isn’t one of those kids who dominates because he’s tall and outjumps everybody on the floor. Instead, Porter uses an incredible skill package to do his work. He’s got a buttery jump shot that is good out to the three point line, can handle the ball quite well for a guy his size, runs the floor, plays patiently and scores with either hand around the bucket. And, if his initial move gets stopped, odds are he’s got a counter move that is just as good, or better.

Playing for tiny 1A school Scott County Central in Sikeston, MO, Otto Porter is emerging as a potential high major target in 2011. Scout.com was on hand Saturday as the skilled and lengthy 6-foot-8 power forward went off to the tune of 38 points and 18 rebounds against Missouri's two time defending class 3A champion Maplewood Richmond Heights.

Otto finished with 21 points and 14 boards against St. Elizabeth in about 2-2.5 quarters. His team, the SCC Braves, won 96-46. Mizzou coach Mike Anderson was in attendance, as well as scouts from Purdue and Illinois.

So far he’s had the likes of Missouri, Memphis, Mississippi, Arkansas and Missouri State tracking him.

He supposedly has visited Memphis.

COULD HE BE . . . ANOTHER BIG THAT BECOMES A TIGER IN 2011????

(03-21-2010 09:53 PM)Cletus Wrote:  

(03-21-2010 09:24 PM)MemphisTinker Wrote:  Otto is an extremely good player, high scorer, fearless, and has a strong motor. I have friends in Missouri that says he is being highly recruited by Missouri. He has family members that he plays with that are going to Missouri, so they say.

He would be a good catch for the Tigers if they can get him. He bangs the boards aggressively, one of the best rebounders in Missouri.

He consistently puts up big numbers.

http://www.msubearnation.com/forum/showt...hp?p=73589

From the same link you gave it looks like Missouri has some limitations to taking Porter

Quote:From what I've heard, MU wont offer unless a second spot
Posted on: March 20, 2010 at 07:30:11 CT
Domino MU Posts:2582Member For:6.4 monthsLevel:UserM.O.B. Votes:0

opens up for 2011. Until then, they're only offering top shooting guards.

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My friends in Missouri say that Otto reminds them of WW in body shape, moves, and skill set. If we don't get him . . . it may be interesting to see his name appear in the D1 headlines in coming years. Could be. jmho

(03-21-2010 09:53 PM)Cletus Wrote:  

(03-21-2010 09:24 PM)MemphisTinker Wrote:  Otto is an extremely good player, high scorer, fearless, and has a strong motor. I have friends in Missouri that says he is being highly recruited by Missouri. He has family members that he plays with that are going to Missouri, so they say.

He would be a good catch for the Tigers if they can get him. He bangs the boards aggressively, one of the best rebounders in Missouri.

He consistently puts up big numbers.

http://www.msubearnation.com/forum/showt...hp?p=73589

From the same link you gave it looks like Missouri has some limitations to taking Porter

Quote:From what I've heard, MU wont offer unless a second spot
Posted on: March 20, 2010 at 07:30:11 CT
Domino MU Posts:2582Member For:6.4 monthsLevel:UserM.O.B. Votes:0

opens up for 2011. Until then, they're only offering top shooting guards.

.

Not sure what you read. But, Memphis is definitely looking at this kid (along with sever D1 powers) - He is definitely D1 material . . . "Porter went for 31 points, 20 rebounds, and 8 steals against 6′6″ Florida signee Casey Prather (#25 in Class of 2010 ESPN) in the Eiffel Tower Shootout

Read more: http://memphisroar.com/2010/01/quick-hit...z0iscR81ho

OTTO is a 2011 prospect but I just imagine that he will COMMIT well before then.

His cousin (that is close to signing up) is a 2010 prospect but has academic problems. But, Otto has NO problems with academics and Missouri, Missouri State, Mississippi, Iowa, and Arkansas are talking to this guy. Also, Memphis is talking to him.

Just posted in the press:

COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP)—March 20, 2010 — Otto Porter scored 29 points and pulled down a record-breaking 35 rebounds to lead the Scott County Central Braves to a 96-47 victory over Pilot Grove in the Missouri Class 1 boys state championship game Saturday.

Porter broke the previous single-game record for rebounds of 26 at the 5:12 mark of the third quarter.

My friends in Missouri say that (6'8" and still growing) Otto reminds them of WW in body shape (tall and skinny), moves, and skill set. If we don't get him . . . it may be interesting to see his name appear in the D1 headlines in coming years.

Check out this thread -

http://memphisroar.com/forum/showthread.php?t=5845

It has more info on this monster.

Good article on Otto on yahoo's front page talking about his 35 rebound performance.

Somebody's been tinkering around in this thread....

(03-24-2010 04:58 PM)cdrtiger Wrote:  Good article on Otto on yahoo's front page talking about his 35 rebound performance.

http://highschool.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1065823

(03-24-2010 05:53 PM)True Blue Tiger Wrote:  

(03-24-2010 04:58 PM)cdrtiger Wrote:  Good article on Otto on yahoo's front page talking about his 35 rebound performance.

http://highschool.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1065823

This guy appears to be a "rebounding machine" . . . he would be a welcome addition in Tiger blue next year. His shooting percentage isn't too bad either . . .

Do you think Memphis is serious about this guy considering JOB is not in the bank yet?

(03-24-2010 05:46 PM)68Tiger Wrote:  Somebody's been tinkering around in this thread....

I wonder who???