CRAIG PORTER NEWS

Porter leads Wichita State to 69-49 romp over South Florida

Craig Porter Jr. scored 24 points and Wichita State rolled to a 69-49 victory over South Florida

MARCH 5, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Notches triple-double on Sunday Porter supplied 15 points (5-9 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 3-6 FT), 10 rebounds, 10 assists, one block and three steals in 36 minutes during Sunday's 83-76 victory over Tulane.

Impact Porter has been close a couple times this season, but he finally was able to get that elusive triple-double. He just continues to have an excellent season and is heating up with the postseason on the horizon. Over the last five games, Porter is averaging 16.2 points, 7.2 assists, 7.0 rebounds, 1.8 steals, 1.8 three-pointers, and 1.0 blocks per contest. He'll need another super performance to give the Shockers a chance to pull off a road upset of Houston on Thursday.

FEBRUARY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Porter's triple-double leads Wichita State past Tulane 83-76

Craig Porter Jr. had a triple-double, Jaron Pierre Jr. scored 28 points, and Wichita State defeated Tulane 83-76

FEBRUARY 26, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Huge performance in loss Porter finished Thursday's 83-78 loss to Memphis with 15 points (6-18 FG, 1-7 3Pt, 2-2 FT), seven rebounds, seven assists and five steals in 36 minutes.

Impact Porter made plays all over the court on his way to a monster performance in Thursday's loss. Though he struggled to find his shot, Porter made up for it by assisting on seven baskets as well as tying his season high with five steals. Porter is the team leader in rebounds (6.2), assists (4.3), steals (1.4) and blocks (1.5) per game this season.

FEBRUARY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Six turnovers in win Porter closed Sunday's 71-69 win over SMU with 11 points (3-5 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 5-5 FT), three rebounds, two assists, four blocks and one steal across 24 minutes.

Impact Porter struggled with the turnover bug in Sunday's close win. His six turnovers set a new season high. Over the last two games, Porter has totaled nine turnovers. Porter did manage to help on the defensive end, recording a steal to go along with his four blocks.

JANUARY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Plays all 40 minutes Thursday Porter provided 19 points (7-15 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 3-4 FT), seven rebounds, one assist, three blocks and one steal in 40 minutes during Thursday's 70-61 loss to Cincinnati.

Impact Porter came off the bench in his return to action Saturday, but he was back in the starting lineup against the Bearcats. He was on the court for all 40 minutes and notched his second-highest scoring total of the season while coming within three rebounds of a double-double.

JANUARY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starting as expected Porter (ankle) is going through warmups and will return to the starting lineup Thursday versus Cincinnati.

Impact Porter missed a game and then was eased back into action off the bench the last time the team took the floor. Prior to the injury, the 6-2 guard started 12 straight games to begin the year and was averaging 12.8 points, 6.1 rebounds and 3.9 assists in 32.2 minutes per contest. Assuming he's back to full health, Porter should return to his usual heavy dose of minutes with his sights on helping the Shockers to their first conference win.

JANUARY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Probable vs. Cincinnati Porter (ankle) is probable before Wichita State's game Thursday versus Cincinnati.

Impact During late-December, Porter injured his ankle. He continues being affected by the injury's lingering effects. However, Porter is expected to participate when Wichita State and Cincinnati play each other Thursday.

JANUARY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Logs 18 minutes as backup Porter (ankle) registered two points (1-4 FG, 0-2 3Pt), one rebound, two assists and one steal across 18 minutes during Saturday's 79-69 loss to East Carolina.

Impact Porter received a minute restriction Saturday. But during 2023, fantasy managers should not be surprised if he is frequently playing as part of the Shockers' starting lineup again. Porter averaged 12.8 points and 6.1 rebounds across his 12 games started from Nov. 7 to Dec. 22.

DECEMBER 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Suited up Saturday Porter (ankle) is in uniform ahead of Saturday's game versus East Carolina, Shane Dennis of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Porter is likely to return Saturday after missing the previous game with an ankle sprain. The 6-foot-2 guard is averaging 12.8 points, 6.1 rebounds, 3.9 assists, 1.8 blocks and 1.7 steals in 32.2 minutes across 12 games this season.

DECEMBER 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Porter scores 14 in Wichita State's win over Grand Canyon

Led by Craig Porter Jr.'s 14 points, the Wichita State Shockers defeated the Grand Canyon Antelopes 55-43 on Monday

NOVEMBER 22, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Nears double-double Porter posted nine points (4-11 FG, 1-4 3Pt), nine rebounds and three assists in 37 minutes during Saturday's 66-57 loss to Alcorn State.

Impact Porter struggled to find his shot in Saturday's loss. The senior guard played almost the entirety of the game, turning the ball over five times. Porter made up for his struggles by collecting nine rebounds, a team high in the loss.

NOVEMBER 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Shines in opener Porter ended with 22 points (9-11 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 2-3 FT), four rebounds, four assists, one block and three steals over 20 minutes during Monday's 79-55 victory over Central Arkansas.

Impact Porter missed the final contest of the 2021-22 season due to a hip injury, but that appears to be in the past now. After briefly considering the transfer market this offseason, the 6-2 senior guard returned to Wichita State -- a decision that already appears to be paying dividends. Not only did Porter retain his starting role, but he needed only 20 minutes to post a new career high while chipping in plenty in the ancillary categories. He'll look to continue this momentum in Saturday's matchup against Alcorn State.

NOVEMBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Out with hip injury Porter will miss Thursday's game against Tulsa due to a hip injury.

Impact Porter's absence is a major blow for the Shockers as they look to advance in the AAC tournament with hopes of putting a run together. The severity of his injury is unclear but Ricky Council IV will get the nod in his absence, while Porter could return as soon as Friday should the Shockers advance.

MARCH 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Back in action Wednesday Porter posted eight points (2-4 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), one rebound, five assists, one block and one steal across 23 minutes before fouling out of Wednesday's 84-79 win over UCF.

Impact Porter had been out due to COVID-19 protocols, but looked solid in Wednesday's contest. Porter hasn't been a huge scorer this season, but has been a solid source of assists and defensive stats.

JANUARY 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to practice Porter (COVID-19 protocols) has returned to practice and will be available for Wednesday's game against UCF, Taylor Eldridge of The Wichita Eagle reports.

Impact Wichita State has returned to action with all of their players fully healthy after both games last week were cancelled due to a COVID-19 pause. Porter, who was absent from the Shockers game on Jan. 16, in COVID-19 protocols will make his return. The 6-foot-2 junior has started 13 games for Wichita State, putting up 5.2 points, 4.3 rebounds, 3.1 assists, 1.1 steals and 1.1 blocks on 23.6 minutes per game this season.

JANUARY 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Out due to COVID-19 protocols Porter (COVID-19 protocols) won't play Sunday against Cincinnati, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact Porter is one of Wichita State's more productive reserve players and is averaging 5.2 points, 4.3 rebounds and 3.1 assists on the season. In his absence, Chaunce Jenkins and Ricky Council are both candidates for increased roles.

JANUARY 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Healthy and ready to go Porter (knee) is fully healthy and ready to play for Wichita State on Saturday, Taylor Eldridge of The Wichita Eagle reports.

Impact Porter had to miss the game on Dec 22nd but luckily that's the only game he will miss as it seems his knee injury was quite minor.

DECEMBER 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Limited participant in practice Porter (knee) was a limited participant in practice on Sunday, Taylor Eldridge of The Wichita Eagle reports.

Impact Porter is still listed as day-to-day with the knee injury. He has a chance to play Wednesday against East Carolina after missing the team's last game against Prairie View A&M.

DECEMBER 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out with ankle injury Porter (ankle) will not be available for Wednesday's game against Prairie View A&M, Taylor Eldridge of The Wichita Eagle reports.

Impact Wichita State has a number of players out Wednesday. Porter has started all but one game this season and is averaging 4.1 points, 4.0 rebounds, 3.1 assists, and 1.1 blocks per contest. He will hope to return in a week's time against East Carolina.

DECEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Heads to locker room Porter suffered an apparent ankle injury and went back to the locker room with just about 15 minutes remaining in Saturday's game against North Texas, Taylor Eldridge of The Wichit...

Impact Porter's right ankle got crushed after a North Texas player accidentally landed on it. The 6-2 junior appeared to be in significant pain as he made his way to the locker room. It seems highly unlikely he'll return to Saturday's action and another update on his status could be provided after the game or possibly Sunday.

DECEMBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Saturday Porter (knee) is in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against Norfolk State.

Impact Porter exited the team's last game early with a knee injury but fortunately avoided anything serious. It's certainly a positive sign regarding his recovery that he'll remain in the starting five. The 6-2 junior has averaged just 3.9 points, 4.9 rebounds and 2.3 assists in 22 minutes per game so far this season.

DECEMBER 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Avoids major injury Coach Isaac Brown said that Porter (knee) was able to avoid serious injury and is listed as day-to-day going forward, Taylor Eldridge of The Wichita Eagle reports.

Impact The team has hope that Porter will be available for Saturday's game against Norfolk State. Porter has been a solid piece off the bench this season. The team should have a better idea of his status based on how he is able to practice these next few days.

DECEMBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Exits early due to injury Porter is dealing with an unspecified injury and Shockers coach Isaac Brown was unable to provide further details after the game, Taylor Eldridge of The Wichita Eagle reports.

Impact Porter has started the last seven games for the Shockers but saw one of his lowest minutes totals of the season here, which can be explained by his early exit. It's been a difficult offensive season so far for the 6-2 guard, who is shooting just 30.3 percent from the field and 28.6 percent from distance. Wichita State has six days off for Porter to get healthy before a Dec. 11 showdown with Norfolk State, but if Porter -- who is expected to get X-rays -- is unable to go, look for Qua Grant to be asked to take on more minutes at point guard.

DECEMBER 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Starting against South Alabama Porter is in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against South Alabama.

Impact Porter came off the bench in the season opener and accounted for four points and seven rebounds across 23 minutes, but now he might have the chance to play a bigger role. He'll share backcourt duties with Ricky Council and Dexter Dennis in a three-guard formation.

NOVEMBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE