Craig Porter Jr.

Updated on 6/28/23.  Written by Alan Lu.
2023 rankings were finalized on 6/22/23.

Height: 6-2
Weight: 180
College: Wichita State
Classification: Fifth-Year Senior
Birthdate: 2/26/2000

Projected Draft Range: 2nd Round to Undrafted

Pros:

Adequate shooter
Adequate scorer off the dribble
Can post up smaller players
Decent playmaker
Good rebounder for his size
Good defender that can get steals and blocks
Solid athlete

Cons:

Streaky shooter
Needs to improve his free throw shooting
Can be too passive on offense
Can tend to force the issue on offense
A bit undersized for his position

Summary:

Craig Porter Jr. is an agile, skilled playmaker that had a very good senior season at Wichita State. He has shown an improved jump shot lately, and he excels at grabbing rebounds, steals, and blocks in games. He recently was invited to play at the 2023 Portsmouth Invitational Tournament. He’ll need to show that he can continue to excel against upper-echelon opponents. Currently, he is a borderline second round candidate for the 2023 draft.

Links:
RealGM Profile
College Sports Reference Page

Games Scouted:
11/19/21 Wichita State vs. Arizona
5/3/23 – 5/4/23 2023 NTX Combine

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