Jevon became the second or third option immediately and embraced the challenge with open arms. He shared gyms with some premier NBA guys. 11/10/2021 6:00:00 PM
Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? Porter poured himself into the game. Julian got it going in the first half and (the Pepperdine defense) got really aggressive toward him as they should because he was hot and it really opened the game up for me, Timme said. Sophomore year, I was a bit more involved. It didnt feel real. Timme scored all of Gonzagas points in an 8-4 spurt to open the second half that pushed the lead to 12 points less than two minutes in. Chris Kwiecinski is the sports editor for the Columbia Daily Tribune, overseeing University of Missouri and Boone County sports coverage. He announced his decision on social media. Jevon will even get the chance to see players like five-star Greenwood forward Aminu Mohammed. Tolton Catholic High School in Columbia. Last Game. Jevon is being asked to lead his Tolton team to success, something hes never experienced. Honestly, right once coach Romar offered me I knew I was going to commit there, so I didnt really have a top few schools like most players do, Porter said. Men's Basketball at Hawai'i December 22, 2022 8:00 p.m. PT Men's Basketball Dec 23 Final George Washington 70 Pepperdine 81 Honolulu, Hawai'i Recap Men's Basketball vs George Washington December 23, 2022 7:00 p.m. PT Boxscore Men's Basketball vs George Washington December 23, 2022 7:00 p.m. PT Men's Basketball Dec 25 Final Iona 76 Pepperdine 66 Being there simply wasnt enough for him. Thats when I started to go to the gym on my own, doing stuff on my own, and thats when things really took off.. But he noted that he lives to play guys like that, knowing that he can truly prove himself in those kinds of games.
He acknowledged this year as the perfect time for him to have a breakout season. Followers of Columbias prep basketball scene over the past half-decade likely know about the Porter family. Studying sports writing. Seattle has been a hub for competitive basketball over the past couple decades, and the area has produced NBA players such as Dejounte Murray, Kevin Porter Jr., Zach Lavine, Matisse Thybulle and Jaylen Nowell over the last several years. The way Ill have the biggest legacy on the program is winning state this year and next year, Jevon said. Keli Leaupepe scored 13 points while shooting 5 for 11, including 3 for 6 from beyond the arc, and added three steals. That comes with a higher understanding of basketball: where to go, how to guard, how to switch on defense and how to keep up with potentially faster players. In two double-digit scoring outings this week, Porter notched his eighth-total double-double at Santa Clara and remains the only freshman in the WCC to have achieved that feat. He spends some days watching Davis highlights and trying to emulate his moves in the gym. More:How Father Tolton upended Blair Oaks for the first time since 2018 to claim district title. 13 Gonzaga beat Pepperdine 97-88 Saturday night and extend its winning streak over the Waves to 45 games. All rights reserved. MALIBU, Calif. (AP) Jevon Porter scored 30 points and grabbed 10 rebounds to lead Pepperdine over BYU 92-80 on Thursday night. Tolton basketball player Jevon Porter has committed to play college hoops at Pepperdine. When (the Porters moved to Seattle), you could see his confidence, his skill and everything just shoot up.. We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. We hope that you continue to enjoy our free content. We hope that you continue to enjoy our free content. Tolton Catholic High School in Columbia. Receive top local news and columns every morning. I chose Pepperdine because I think theyre the school that will best help me develop for the next level, Porter said in an Instagram direct message. "I feel like the team as a whole has matured in a lot of ways," Porter said. Despite always being around the game, he didnt take basketball seriously for a long time. You have permission to edit this article. Let us know what's going on! "Being a vocal leader, he's definitely grown in that aspect," Tolton coach Jeremy Osborne said on Tolton's senior day. Next man up: Jevon Porter is the big man in town. MALIBU, California - The future of the Pepperdine men's basketball program got better today as head coach Lorenzo Romar introduced three impressive recruits that will join the Waves next year - Malik Moore, Jalen Pitre and Jevon Porter. The Waves also received double-digit scoring efforts from sophomore guard Mike Mitchell Jr. and senior forward Jan Zidek with 13 and 14 points, respectively. Status Committed Pepperdine 09/29/2020. I talked ad nauseum about how talented they are and how dangerous they are and they showed it tonight, Few said of the Waves. Growing up, thats all it was for Jevon: tagging along. Even his two older sisters, Bri and Cierra, played for the Missouri womens basketball team for four years. The biggest hump so far was the Class 4 District 9 title game, which pit Porter once againagainst Blair Oaks' Luke Northweather. His second-oldest brother, Jontay, currently plays for the Memphis Grizzlies. MALIBU, Calif. (AP) Drew Timme scored 22 of his 34 points in the second half and Julian Strawther added 28 points to help No. Porter Sr. thinks that his son can absolutely lead Tolton to success, and Jevon feels the same way. Father Tolton player to know: TahkiChievous, who is capable of scoring 20 points if opponents aren't careful. Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. Monday was Porters first practice during his junior season at Tolton. Among those teams are powerhouses like CBC, Webster Groves and Vashon. Get real-time COLLEGEBASKETBALL basketball coverage and scores as Loyola Marymount Lions takes on Pepperdine Waves. Any commercial use or distribution without the express written consent of STATS LLC and Associated Press is strictly prohibited. Everything is set for me. I got to see him play the summer going into his freshman year, Porter Sr. said. Jevons role on the team wasnt prominent until Coban was out. Jevon knows that people whisper about him having big shoes to fill. Join us for a March Madness Webinar on Tuesday, March 7 at 8pm ET. 6-keys: media/spln/collegebasketball/reg/free/gamecenter_recaps, Mike Mitchell Jr. makes two point jump shot, Kwane Marble makes three point jump shot (Rick Issanza assists), Rick Issanza makes two point alley-oop dunk (Kwane Marble assists), Malik Moore makes two point jump shot (Mike Mitchell Jr. assists), Houston Mallette makes two point jump shot, Jan Zidek makes three point jump shot (Jalen Pitre assists), Maxwell Lewis makes regular free throw 1 of 2, Maxwell Lewis makes regular free throw 2 of 2, Jevon Porter makes three point jump shot (Jan Zidek assists), Jalin Anderson makes three point jump shot (Cam Shelton assists), Jan Zidek makes three point jump shot (Jevon Porter assists), Jan Zidek makes two point layup (Maxwell Lewis assists), Jevon Porter makes regular free throw 1 of 2, Alex Merkviladze makes regular free throw 1 of 2, Alex Merkviladze makes regular free throw 2 of 2, Rick Issanza makes regular free 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Jevon Porter blocks Cam Shelton's two point jump shot, Jan Zidek turnover (lost ball) (Cam Shelton steals), Chance Stephens misses three point jump shot, Houston Mallette shooting foul (Cam Shelton draws the foul), Cam Shelton misses regular free throw 1 of 1, Keli Leaupepe shooting foul (Jevon Porter draws the foul), Jevon Porter misses regular free throw 2 of 2, Jevon Porter personal foul (Alex Merkviladze draws the foul), Maxwell Lewis misses regular free throw 1 of 3, Maxwell Lewis misses regular free throw 2 of 3, Maxwell Lewis misses regular free throw 3 of 3, Jevon Porter turnover (bad pass) (Kwane Marble steals), Houston Mallette turnover (lost ball) (Jalin Anderson steals), Houston Mallette shooting foul (Rick Issanza draws the foul), Jalin Anderson misses two point jump shot, Keli Leaupepe turnover (lost ball) (Mike Mitchell Jr. steals), Alex Merkviladze misses two point jump shot, Jevon Porter blocks Alex Merkviladze's two point layup, Jevon Porter shooting foul (Cam Shelton 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Jevon liked basketball, but he wasnt driven by it, Porter Sr. said. I kind of put that on myself.. Father Tolton stat to know: 68.8. A switch flipped in him during those eight months in Seattle, and his family took notice. (View a sample.). Im not worried or thinking about, Oh, hes a top-10 player, he must be cold. I know I gotta go in playing my best game and everything will be cool.. Sports reporter, Fall 2020. Few players Jevons size can do what he does, as he described his mobility and shot-making ability as his best attributes. His brother Coban has graduated and is off to prep school at Link Year Prep, leaving Jevon and his younger brother, sophomore Izaak, the final remaining Porter brothers at Tolton. Theyre biased toward guys. Jevon was around pros in Washington, Porter Sr. said. Pepperdine also got 13 points, seven rebounds and two blocks from Jevon Porter. Please log in, or sign up for a new account to continue reading. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. Latest on Pepperdine Waves forward Jevon Porter including news, stats, videos, highlights and more on ESPN There were five ties and 17 lead changes as Mallette hit two 3-pointers and scored 13 points on 5-of-8 shooting, while Strawther made 8 of 11 from the field, including three 3s, and scored 19 points. His 3-point shot is accurate and his ability to drive is powerful. Or write about sports? How Avery Oetting supercharged Hallsville girls basketball to the cusp of the Final Four, How Father Tolton upended Blair Oaks for the first time since 2018 to claim district title, 'Aaron has no conscience': Meet the Tolton phenom who ties a state contender together, Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. The 6-foot-8 forward is listed as a three-star prospect by both Rivals and 247Sports. Error! Aside from his brothers, Jevon listed Los Angeles Lakers superstar Anthony Davis as a heavy influence on his game. There was an error processing your request. Men's Basketball
"That's something he couldn't do last year.". We survived with our offense tonight, Gonzaga coach Mark Few said. We had a half-court-sized slab in our backyard, and in between classes those guys would be out there. (View a sample.). It's a chance for another Porter to etch their stamp on Trailblazers basketball history. Do you have a sports website? The very next day after Tolton lost, he was back in the gym. My freshman year, it was weird, the 6-foot 10 forward said. read. Sat, Feb 4. vs Portland Pilots (12-14) Firestone Fieldhouse. He was average.. UCU WCC MEN'S BASKETBALL FRESHMAN OF THE WEEK JEVON PORTER, F PEPPERDINE
Jevon was always kinda gangly, Porter Sr. said. Success! Please purchase a subscription to read our premium content. The win advances Tolton (20-8) to the state quarterfinals, where the Trailblazers will play Willow Springs (22-5) at 2:45 p.m. Saturday in Lebanon. But he, in particular, it happened there. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Commissioner.com is a registered trademark of CBS Interactive Inc. site: media | arena: collegebasketball | pageType: stories | He currently sits as the 178th-best player in his class according to 247Sports. Doctors told him growing up that he could be 7 feet tall. Siblings Coban and Jevon Porter have shared that unique connection this season. He likes the idea of leaving his own legacy but feels like the best way to do that is to win with his team. Rasir Bolton hit a 3-pointer 27 seconds later, added a three-point play with about two minutes to go and hit another 3 to make it 90-83 with 1:13 left. He has found his groove despite his winter getting off to a slower start than he wanted. It wasnt always that way. Sometimes it takes toughness on offense, too, to step up and take big shots. Jevon Porter scored nine points in a 16-6 run, capped by Houston Mallette's 3-pointer, that trimmed Pepperdine's deficit to 78-77 with 3:50 remaining. 2023 Loyola Marymount University Athletics, Video Platform Powered By CBS Sports Digital, MISS JUMPER by ISSANZA,RICK(in the paint), MISS JUMPER by MITCHELL JR.,MIKE(in the paint), GOOD LAYUP by LEAUPEPE,KELI(in the paint), GOOD LAYUP by MERKVILADZE,ALEX(fastbreak)(in the paint), MISS LAYUP by MARBLE II,KWANE(in the paint), MISS JUMPER by PORTER,JEVON(in the paint), MISS JUMPER by LEAUPEPE,KELI(in the paint), GOOD JUMPER by ZIDEK,JAN(fastbreak)(in the paint), MISS JUMPER by LEWIS,MAXWELL(in the paint), GOOD JUMPER by MALLETTE,HOUSTON(in the paint), GOOD LAYUP by MARBLE II,KWANE(fastbreak)(in the paint), MISS JUMPER by ANDERSON,JALIN(in the paint), MISS LAYUP by LEWIS,MAXWELL(in the paint), MISS LAYUP by BASHAM,CARSON(in the paint), MISS JUMPER by MERKVILADZE,ALEX(in the paint), MISS LAYUP by MERKVILADZE,ALEX(in the paint), MISS LAYUP by GRAHAM,MICHAEL(in the paint), GOOD JUMPER by ANDERSON,JALIN(in the paint), GOOD DUNK by ANDERSON,JALIN(fastbreak)(in the paint), MISS LAYUP by MITCHELL JR.,MIKE(in the paint), GOOD LAYUP by SHELTON,CAM(fastbreak)(in the paint), GOOD LAYUP by ANDERSON,JALIN(in the paint). His oldest brother, Michael Porter Jr., just finished his rookie season for the Denver Nuggets and was named to the NBA All-Bubble Second Team before their deep playoff run. In two double-digit scoring outings this week, Porter notched his eighth-total double-double at Santa Clara and remains the only freshman in the WCC to have achieved that feat. Porter got the last laugh in that rivalry, with a different view of the game. Another Porter sibling is headed out to play college hoops . Pacific meets Pepperdine in WCC Tournament. Now, Jevon Porter has the chance to do the same. Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. Success! Receive top local news and columns every morning. All Rights Reserved. Once I got back (from Seattle) and was a bit better than everybody, I started to realize basketball was fun, Jevon said. Julian has just been playing great.. When Porter Sr. was hired as an assistant coach under Lorenzo Romar at the University of Washington back in 2016, it provided the Porter family with some unfamiliar scenery. Timmes last basket, a layup that gave the Gonzaga a 78-70 lead with 5:30 to play, moved him past Bill Cartwright, who scored 2,116 points for San Francisco (1975-79), into eighth on the West Coast Conferences career scoring list with 2,117. Porter averaged 12 points, 8.5 rebounds and 1.5 blocks on the week, while averaging 12.1 points and a team-high 7.3 rebounds on the year. Shelton also added four assists and three steals for the Lions (19-11, 9-7 West Coast Conference). Men's Basketball
His commitment came days after Pitres. Tolton boys basketball (11-3) relied on its best and brightest star for 30 points to will the Trailblazers to an 84-61 victory over Battle (7-6) in a. Hes been waiting on this moment. He wants to prove that he can fill the shoes that his brothers left untied and show that he can lead the Trailblazers to a state championship. Jevon had a front-row seat to watch his older brothers play for one of the best prep teams in the country, Nathan Hale, in Seattle. Jevon Porter, Father Tolton, Power Forward Pepperdine Waves Hard Commit - 9/29/2020 Jevon Porter Pos PF Height 6-10 Weight 210 Timeline Prospect Info High School Father Tolton City Columbia, MO. We went back to the locker room, and it was dead silent in there.. Tears were shed, dreams were shattered, and though they didnt realize it at the time, six Tolton seniors high school careers ended with that final buzzer. Sophomore guard Houston Mallette contributed with 22 points on 9-for-16 shooting. Even Jevons third-oldest brother, Coban, who played with him at Tolton during his first two seasons, found a level of success at Jevons age. The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar. In districts against Fatima and Blair Oaks, Porter was the main catalyst on offense, which peaked with a 22-point performance against Blair Oaks. Porter, the brother of former Missouri standouts Jontay and Michael Porter Jr., is a junior at Tolton. WCC Announces 2022-23 Men's Basketball All-Academic Team, Shelton And Podziemski Share Final UCU WCC Mens Basketball Player Of The Week Accolade, Putting A Bow On The 2022-23 WCC Hoops Regular Season, Seedings Announced For UCU WCC Men's Basketball Tournament. He recalled working out Jevon and his siblings early on. 2004-2023 CBS Interactive. The Bulldogs (23-5, 12-2 West Coast Conference), who havent lost to Pepperdine (9-10, 2-12) since Jan. 18, 2002 and have won 20 straight on the road against the Waves. But, Mike Mitchell Jr. answered with a 3-pointer and Lewis added another before his layup with 15:46 to play cut the Pepperdine deficit to 58-54. Contributor for Fansided & SB Nation. Obviously Ras (Boltons) shots were huge. That's been Porter's biggest improvement this year: His view now spans the entire court. 2004-2023 CBS Interactive. MISS JUMPER by PORTER,JEVON: MISS JUMPER by PORTER,JEVON--REBOUND DEF by SHELTON,CAM: REBOUND DEF by SHELTON,CAM: 17:21: GOOD 3PTR by MARBLE II,KWANE: 3 (+1) 2 : LMU 3-2 (+1) GOOD 3PTR by MARBLE II,KWANE-- Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. On March 29, Jevons Tolton Catholic Trailblazers lost the district championship game to Blair Oaks in a gritty, controversial 58-57 double-overtime loss. All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. Sports reporter, Fall 2020. Jevon Porter is the next man up. The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. Also Nominated: Logan Johnson, Saint Mary's; Drew Timme, Gonzaga; Jan Zidek, Pepperdine
Willow Springs playerto know:Owen Duddridge, who scored 17 points against Lamar in sectionals and 20 in the district title game against Hollister. If theres one thing Jevon doesnt lack, its confidence. Contact me at jxld3y@mail.missouri.edu or in the newsroom at 882-5700. That potential made his father realize that he could be just as good as his brothers. I had to figure out how I was gonna fit into the team. That flip switched in Jevon when the Porters moved across the country. Mallette led the Waves with 22 points. The Bears playa hard-nosed brand of defense that has held opponents to under 50 points per game on average. Willow Springs statto know: 44.4. Learn more and register, College Basketball at Sports-Reference.com Blog and Articles. the way for the Waves (9-21, 2-14) with 22 points. More:'Aaron has no conscience': Meet the Tolton phenom who ties a state contender together. ", More:How Avery Oetting supercharged Hallsville girls basketball to the cusp of the Final Four. You have permission to edit this article. But when Coban got hurt, my role really increased.. We know that, you know, theyre a very talented team and that has a lot of tough shotmakers, Strawther said. That was on full display in the Trailblazers'76-58 win over Fair Grove in the state sectional round Tuesday. Please log in, or sign up for a new account to continue reading. The official box score of Men's Basketball vs Pepperdine University on 2/25/2023. Position Power Forward. He liked it, he didnt love it. Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited.
An email has been sent to with a link to confirm list signup. Hes always been like that baby giraffe. Jevon Porter reaches for the net on Monday at Fr. I know Im just as good or better than (nationally ranked players), Jevon said. His desire doesnt end with proving his rank among the best in the country. Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. The 'Blazers score nearly 70 points per game. We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. AP college basketball: https://apnews.com/hub/college-basketball and https://apnews.com/hub/ap-top-25-college-basketball-poll and https://twitter.com/AP_Top25, Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Drew Timme (2) shoots against Pepperdine Waves center Carson Basham (11) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Malibu, Saturday, Feb. 18, 2023. Przemek Karnowski had 815 rebounds from 2012-17. In the months that followed, Tolton has set out with a state championship as its target. Hes taken bits of both Michael and Jontays games to become the player he is now. Porter has the ability to guard anyone and anywhere,Osborne said. You could just see his game take off from there, and hes forever evolving. "You've just got to keep going," he said. (View a sample.). Porter provides length with a similar frame to his older brother, Michael. Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. Jevon and his seven siblings have all been invested in basketball since they could walk. Jevons brothers Michael and Jontay are former Tolton and MU players and now play in the NBA for the Denver Nuggets and Memphis Grizzlies, respectively. When in doubt, Jevon Porter balled out. But he wasnt playing as much as he would have liked. He kind of felt like he had to just because everyone else was. . Jontay followed suit, being ranked at the top of the 2018 class. He played on his varsity team as a freshman and has been competing with Kansas City-based MOKAN Elite - a Nike Elite Youth Basketball League (EYBL) member - since he was 14. Credit: Jon Lopez/Nike In 2019, Porter led MOKAN to its second Peach Jam title, playing a major role on the top team in the league. While Jevon couldnt deny any of it, he couldnt help but be more modest. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Commissioner.com is a registered trademark of CBS Interactive Inc. site: media | arena: collegebasketball | pageType: profiles | Jevon Porter College Stats, School, Draft, Gamelog, Splits | College Basketball at Sports-Reference.com here to fill out our brief Sports Reference Feedback Survey. . He found his drive, and it was like a revelation. He credited his change in approach to the competition he witnessed on every level in Seattle. Shelton scored seven points in the first half and Loyola Marymount went into the break trailing 28-25. Videos produzidos pela equipe da Tapera FM, situada em sao jose da tapera, sertao de Alagoas, Trata se de conteudos culturais e educativos. Coached by former NBA All-Star Brandon Roy, Porters older brothers played a dominant campaign en route to a Washington state championship. 2/13/2023 10:00:00 AM. 2022-23 Pepperdine Coban was the star at Tolton leading up to about midseason, when he tore his meniscus and was sidelined for the rest of the year. Tolton Catholic High School in Columbia. Studying sports writing. Before, (Jevon) would go to the gym mostly because my dad would go, Jontay said. If you have a subscription, please log in or sign up for an account on our website to continue. But that wasnt a problem for Jevon. Hed be mad because he didnt get to play a lot when they played. Pepperdine Waves #14 F. Player Home. Freshman forward Jevon Porter had a career night scoring 30 points and grabbing 10 rebounds. We really feel like we have a good chance to go far and win state.. 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