Michael Porter Jr. will not play for Missouri on Saturday

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Michael Porter Jr. won't play for Missouri on Saturday in the Tigers' regular-season finale.

The university said in a statement that Porter will be held out of the game against Arkansas. Coach Cuonzo Martin told reporters on Thursday that Porter could play "if he feels good."

"After two more practices since coming home from Nashville, the coaching staff and I feel that it is in the best interest of the team and myself to not play tonight,” Porter said in a statement.

"The plan is to keep working, with an eye on potentially playing at the SEC tournament and helping our squad be successful in the postseason.”

Porter, a five-star recruit and potential No. 1 overall pick in this year's NBA draft, had back surgery in November after appearing in just one game and recording two minutes of collegiate action. He's missed more than three months.