Porter minutes 2026-2026

[The Sultan]

3 years - 7.8 ppg.

7.8 is what he had his freshman year.

He had 11.1 his senior year and 9.0 for his career.

[The Sultan]

Highly unlikely he gets zero.

JayBee is saying there is a good chance he won't be eligible.

[Galway Eagle]

3 years - 7.8 ppg.

This would be like summarizing Vander Blue's career as only averaging 9pts lol

[MU82]

3 years - 7.8 ppg.

First, as others pointed out, that's simply false.

Second, that's like saying of Kam Jones:

3 years - 7.4 ppg.

[Jockey]

Many

First, as others pointed out, that's simply false.

Second, that's like saying of Kam Jones:

3 years - 7.4 ppg.

So what. It was an honest mistake as I read the wrong line in the stat sheet. And everyone who was kind enough to point that out knew it, but wanted to get their gotcha moment.

What I find interesting is that numerous people here have predicted that MU will be a top 25 team (I think so too), but some diminutive average PG is gonna waltz in and take major minutes away from AS & NJ. If that happens, we ain't a top 25 team.

I hope I am wrong and he becomes a BIG part of the offense which 20 minutes a game is. I just don't think so.

[The Sultan]

So what. It was an honest mistake as I read the wrong line in the stat sheet. And everyone who was kind enough to point that out knew it, but wanted to get their gotcha moment. 

Or...uh...simply wanted to correct your mistake.

[wadesworld]

Many
So what. It was an honest mistake as I read the wrong line in the stat sheet. And everyone who was kind enough to point that out knew it, but wanted to get their gotcha moment.

What I find interesting is that numerous people here have predicted that MU will be a top 25 team (I think so too), but some diminutive average PG is gonna waltz in and take major minutes away from AS & NJ. If that happens, we ain't a top 25 team.

I hope I am wrong and he becomes a BIG part of the offense which 20 minutes a game is. I just don't think so.

Or it means we brought in an old veteran guard who was a good player for a good mid major and he's good enough to play rotational minutes.

[MU82]

What I find interesting is that numerous people here have predicted that MU will be a top 25 team (I think so too), but some diminutive average PG is gonna waltz in and take major minutes away from AS & NJ. If that happens, we ain't a top 25 team.

Come on, Jock. Few if any Scoopers predicted Porter "is gonna waltz in and take major minutes away from AS & NJ."

[Galway Eagle]

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So what. It was an honest mistake as I read the wrong line in the stat sheet. And everyone who was kind enough to point that out knew it, but wanted to get their gotcha moment.

What I find interesting is that numerous people here have predicted that MU will be a top 25 team (I think so too), but some diminutive average PG is gonna waltz in and take major minutes away from AS & NJ. If that happens, we ain't a top 25 team.

I hope I am wrong and he becomes a BIG part of the offense which 20 minutes a game is. I just don't think so.

Do you think being a key player on a team that won their conference's regular season 3x, conference tournament once, and went to 2 NITs and an NCAA tournament during his tenure is valuable experience for a group that has zero meaningful winning experience?

[brewcity77]

What I find interesting is that numerous people here have predicted that MU will be a top 25 team (I think so too), but some diminutive average PG is gonna waltz in and take major minutes away from AS & NJ. If that happens, we ain't a top 25 team.

I think you're looking at it wrong. This isn't anyone saying Porter will take minutes away from NJ & Stevens. In an ideal world, I think NJ (30), Stevens (28), & Nolan (28) combine for about 86 mpg out of 120.

Some of that 34 minutes will go to Owens & Phillips, but neither are truly guards and I'm a firm believer that the best teams can put multiple ball handlers on the floor at the same time. DO & MP2 will also get some front court minutes. There's probably 60 bench minutes on average that need to be accounted for.

In 2025, we fell apart because our only bench was Royce & Zaide with no ball handlers behind Kam. Last year we lost Zaide & Sean from the rotation and our only consistent bench players were Owens & (I guess) Caedin.

Personally, I'd have liked to see us as another big because I still think there are too many big man minutes that have to go to Caedin and Clark by default, but adding Porter at least shores up the back court and makes sure that when we need a bench ball handler, we aren't relying on Owens or Phillips to do that.

[Badgerhater]

It's easier, though never optimal, to get by subbing a 3 into a 4 role and a 4 into a 5 role for brief minutes that to use a non-PG as a point guard.

MU has played whole seasons doing that with starters and has made the tournament in many of those years.

[Shooter McGavin]

I think you're looking at it wrong. This isn't anyone saying Porter will take minutes away from NJ & Stevens. In an ideal world, I think NJ (30), Stevens (28), & Nolan (28) combine for about 86 mpg out of 120.

Some of that 34 minutes will go to Owens & Phillips, but neither are truly guards and I'm a firm believer that the best teams can put multiple ball handlers on the floor at the same time. DO & MP2 will also get some front court minutes. There's probably 60 bench minutes on average that need to be accounted for.

In 2025, we fell apart because our only bench was Royce & Zaide with no ball handlers behind Kam. Last year we lost Zaide & Sean from the rotation and our only consistent bench players were Owens & (I guess) Caedin.

Personally, I'd have liked to see us as another big because I still think there are too many big man minutes that have to go to Caedin and Clark by default, but adding Porter at least shores up the back court and makes sure that when we need a bench ball handler, we aren't relying on Owens or Phillips to do that.

Yep, Porter, if eligible, addresses one of the glaring weaknesses in depth on this team.  The backup bigs are the only other glaring weakness on the roster now (unless we are all in for a big and pleasant surprise. We can only HOPE). 

Pray for health of the starters!  If they are healthy, this team should be tournament good. 

[Jockey]

I think you're looking at it wrong. This isn't anyone saying Porter will take minutes away from NJ & Stevens. In an ideal world, I think NJ (30), Stevens (28), & Nolan (28) combine for about 86 mpg out of 120.

Some of that 34 minutes will go to Owens & Phillips, but neither are truly guards and I'm a firm believer that the best teams can put multiple ball handlers on the floor at the same time. DO & MP2 will also get some front court minutes. There's probably 60 bench minutes on average that need to be accounted for.

In 2025, we fell apart because our only bench was Royce & Zaide with no ball handlers behind Kam. Last year we lost Zaide & Sean from the rotation and our only consistent bench players were Owens & (I guess) Caedin.

Personally, I'd have liked to see us as another big because I still think there are too many big man minutes that have to go to Caedin and Clark by default, but adding Porter at least shores up the back court and makes sure that when we need a bench ball handler, we aren't relying on Owens or Phillips to do that.

I like the addition of Porter. There is no other true point than NJ so hopefully he is good enough to fill in when Nigel needs a break or, God forbid, gets injured.

My response was about how much faith to put into a guy who in 27 career games against KenPom.com Tier A+B opponents, is shooting just 41.5% on two-pointers. That being said, if he keeps his TOs down (which will be much harder to do against BE opponents as compared to low Majors), he will add value to the team.

[WhiteTrash]

Yep, Porter, if eligible, addresses one of the glaring weaknesses in depth on this team.  The backup bigs are the only other glaring weakness on the roster now (unless we are all in for a big and pleasant surprise. We can only HOPE). 

Pray for health of the starters!  If they are healthy, this team should be tournament good. 

If only addressing depth at center was as easy as PG. If we need to rely on our backup centers very much, I don't think we are playing in the tournament. Without a mostly healthy Fru, I see us in the middle of the BE.

[brewcity77]

My response was about how much faith to put into a guy who in 27 career games against KenPom.com Tier A+B opponents, is shooting just 41.5% on two-pointers. That being said, if he keeps his TOs down (which will be much harder to do against BE opponents as compared to low Majors), he will add value to the team.

The trouble is it's hard to know how much of that number is his fault. When you flip to exclude Tier A+B, he's at 51.4% from two. He's one of nine guys on the court and when his teammates are of comparable talent to the opponent, setting good screens, delivering quality feeds, being able to adequately draw defenses away.

What he'll be here is probably something in between. I'm just hoping for an efficient distributor and ball handler who can add some minutes and shooting. Looking at his history that feels like a reasonable expectation.

[MU82]

If only addressing depth at center was as easy as PG. If we need to rely on our backup centers very much, I don't think we are playing in the tournament. Without a mostly healthy Fru, I see us in the middle of the BE.

Yes, we need our best players to be "mostly healthy."

I mean, even if Porter survives all the legal challenges to be on our roster, we are royally effed without a "mostly healthy" Nigel.

[Badgerhater]

Yes, we need our best players to be "mostly healthy."

I mean, even if Porter survives all the legal challenges to be on our roster, we are royally effed without a "mostly healthy" Nigel.

Most teams are effed without their best player.

[MU82]

Most teams are effed without their best player.

Correct, that was my point.

[Jockey]

The trouble is it's hard to know how much of that number is his fault. When you flip to exclude Tier A+B, he's at 51.4% from two. He's one of nine guys on the court and when his teammates are of comparable talent to the opponent, setting good screens, delivering quality feeds, being able to adequately draw defenses away.

What he'll be here is probably something in between. I'm just hoping for an efficient distributor and ball handler who can add some minutes and shooting. Looking at his history that feels like a reasonable expectation.

I appreciate your reply. That's why college basketball is so great. We can agree/disagree and speculate all we want but we won't know until the games start.

I like the fact that Shaka learns from his mistakes and won't be shorthanded at either the C or PG position.

[Badgerhater]

Correct, that was my point.

Yet Scoop seems to expect that MU be three-deep at every position with all-conference talent.