Porter joins the Purple Aces from North Carolina Central
EVANSVILLE, Ind. – Another addition to the University of Evansville men’s basketball team was announced on Wednesday when head coach David Ragland officially welcomed Keishon Porter.
Porter brings a wealth of experience to the Purple Aces program following two seasons at North Carolina Central. He also spent his freshman campaign at Radford before playing at Cape Fear Community College.
“We want to officially welcome Keishon and his family to our Evansville community and basketball family,” Ragland said. “K.P. Is a high energy defender that plays above the rim. Our Aces fans will love watching Keishon compete on a nightly basis.”
As a senior at NC Central last season, Porter averaged 10.8 point, 3.3 rebounds, and 25.3 minutes per game. He was a 47.9% shooter from the field while ranking in the top ten in the MEAC with a 72.2% free throw tally. His top performance of the season was a 25-point, 10-rebounds game against Mid-Atlantic Christian.
Entering the 2024-25 campaign, Porter was a Preseason All-MEAC Third Team selection. That came on the heels of his junior season with the Eagles where he averaged 8.9 points and 20.8 minutes per game. In a contest against South Carolina State, he scored his top mark of 37 points on a 14-of-17 showing from the field.
“It felt like family when I got there for the visit, feel it’s a spot I can work and develop on my game to get to the next level,” Porter exclaimed.
As a freshman at Radford in 2020-21, Porter appeared in 15 games and scored a season-high six points versus Mars Hill. After redshirting in his first season at Cape Fear CC, he recorded 14.1 points and 5.0 rebounds as a sophomore before continuing his career at NC Central.
Porter is a native of Pinetops, N.C.
