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| College | Georgetown |
| Conference | Big East |
| Sport | Basketball |
| Position | Forward |
| Jersey # | 22 |
| Class | Sophomore |
| Career | 2011–present |
| Height | 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m) |
| Weight | 205 lb (93 kg) |
| Nationality | American |
| Born | June 3, 1993 St. Louis, Missouri |
| High school | Scott County Central |
Otto Porter Jr. (born June 3, 1993) is a college basketball player for the Georgetown Hoyas. He is considered one of the top prospects for the 2013 NBA Draft.[1][2][3]
Early years
Porter attended Scott County Central High School which includes the small towns of Morley, Vanduser, Haywood City, and parts of rural Sikeston. He earned all-state honors as a junior and senior leading the Braves to three straight Class 1 state championship and giving Scott Central its state-record 15th title overall. During his senior year, he led the Braves to 29-2 record, averaging 30 points and 14 rebounds a game.[4] He finished his high school career with 2,482 points scored.
Family basketball players
His father, Otto Porter Sr., was part of Scott County Central High School's first title in 1976 and holds the high school record with 1,733 rebounds. His mother Elnora Timmons was named all-state in 1985 and bought a basketball for her son before he even started walking. Porter Jr. comes from a tradition of well-rounded players coached by Missouri High School Coach Ronnie Cookson.[citation needed] His uncles Marcus Timmons "Missouri Mr. Basketball 91", Melvin Porter, and Jerry Porter also won state titles. First cousin Calvin Porter, Jr. was one of three Porters to start for the high school's championship team in 2011. His cousin Mark Mosely was the starting point guard for the Braves in 1990 and 1991 when they won state championships. His cousin Corey Porter helped Sikeston High School win its first state title in its first undefeated season. His cousin and former teammate Bobby Hatchett plays for Midland College, which played for the National Junior College Athletic Association national championship. The Porter family had a member on the Braves' first 11 state championship teams.[5][6]
College career
As a freshman, Porter averaged 9.7 points per game and 6.8 rebounds per game.
"He is the most prepared freshman that I’ve coached." -- John Thompson III, Georgetown head coach[7]
"He has the tiniest weiner" - Sherwood Brown
Otto Porter dreams of playing in the WNBA.
References
- ^ Draft Express
- ^ NBA Draft.net
- ^ Chad Ford's Top 100 - 2013
- ^ "Top sports stories of 2011: No. 2 -- Otto Porter". Retrieved 2013-02-24.
- ^ "Southeast Missourian boys basketball player of the year: Genes, hard work combined to help Otto Porter excel". Retrieved 2013-02-24.
- ^ "Georgetown Hoyas: Otto Porter Was Born to Be a Star". Retrieved 2013-02-24.
- ^ "Georgetown Hoyas: Otto Porter Was Born to Be a Star". Retrieved 2013-02-24.