Porter returns as one of Gannon’s starting post players in 2014-15 …
named to the Preseason All-PSAC Western Division team ... transferred from John Wood (Ill.) Community College prior to the 2012-13 academic year.
2013-14: Was one of two Golden Knights to start every game … named to the National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) Honors Court, reserved for junior and senior varsity players with at least one year of residency at their current school and a cumulative grade point average of 3.2 or higher at the conclusion of the academic year … led Gannon in rebounds (206), ranking sixth among PSAC players … finished second among Golden Knights in steals (31) and third in assists (56) … reached double digits in scoring 15 times … scored a season-best 19 points against Mercyhurst, hitting 7-of-10 shots and 5-of-6 free throws … pulled down a season-high 13 rebounds during a 59-51 victory against California (Pa.) in his collegiate debut … tied his season-high in rebounds two more times later in the season … recorded six double-doubles, including one in both games of the NCAA Division II Tournament … averaged 14.5 points and 10.5 rebounds during two NCAA Tournament games … posted his first career double-double with 11 points and 11 rebounds during a 75-62 victory against Lock Haven … added regular-season double-doubles during wins against Cheyney (11 points, 13 rebounds), Edinboro (15 points, 10 rebounds) and Pitt-Johnstown (13 points, 10 rebounds) … grabbed a rebound in every game … had at least five rebounds during 24 of 31 contests … shot 50 percent or better 21 times.
At John Wood Community College: Played for head coach Brad Hoyt at John Wood … was a two-time all-conference selection, being named to the first team as a sophomore and the honorable-mention squad as a freshman … named an Academic All-American as a freshman … helped John Wood win 44 games during his two seasons … finished among John Wood's all-time top 10 in rebounds and free throws … averaged 10.1 points and 7.2 rebounds as a sophomore … shot 48.5 percent (97-200) from the field and 69.4 percent (118-170) from the free throw line … reached double figures in rebounds seven times, including 13 against Danville Community College in the regional title game … scored a season-high 23 points against Rock Valley College, sinking 10-of-12 field goals … was part of a John Wood team that finished as a regional runner-up … averaged 8.9 points and 7.8 rebounds as a freshman … graduated with high honors.
High School: Played for head coach David Bice at Woodland (Ga.) High School … was a three-year varsity letterwinner … earned all-region honorable-mention accolades … served as a team captain … named a standout performer at the Bob Gibbons Evaluation … averaged 19 points per game as a senior … helped Woodland qualify for two state tournaments.
Personal: Biology major … has one brother … is the son of Sonya and Sidney.
CAREER-HIGHS (at Gannon)Points: 19 vs. Mercyhurst, 12/7/13
Rebounds: 13, three times, last at Pitt-Johnstown, 2/22/14
FG Made: 7 vs. Mercyhurst, 12/7/13
FG Attempts: 12 at East Stroudsburg, 3/16/14
3FG Attempts: 1 vs. Mercyhurst, 12/7/13
FT Made: 8 vs. Charleston, 3/15/14
FT Attempts: 10 vs. Shepherd, 12/13/13
Assists: 7 at West Chester, 1/4/14
Blocks: 2 at Indiana (Pa.), 2/15/14
Steals: 3, three times, last at East Stroudsburg, 3/16/14
