Former Tulsa combo guard Jordan Clarkson has committed to join the Missouri Tigers basketball team this upcoming season and play under Associated Press Big 12 Coach of the Year Frank Haith, according to a report by Terez A. Paylor of the Kansas City Star.
Just spoke to Jordan Clarkson, who told me he just committed to #Mizzou. Story coming.
— Terez A. Paylor (@terezpaylor) May 7, 2012
Clarkson had a breakout season with Tulsa, averaging 16.5 points, 3.9 rebounds and 2.5 assists as a sophomore. It is believed that Clarkson just wants an opportunity for greater exposure by playing for an NCAA tournament qualifying and competitive team. He also wants to showcase his skills in front of NBA spectators at those tournament games.
Clarkson measures in at 6-foot-4, 185 pounds and would bring skill as well as size to the Tigers back court.
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