Tajuan Porter
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| Tajuan Porter | |
|---|---|
| College | Oregon |
| Sport | Basketball |
| Position | Point guard |
| Jersey # | 12 |
| Class | Freshman |
| Career | 2006 – present |
| Height | 5 ft 6 in (1.68 m) |
| Weight | 160 lb (73 kg) |
| Nationality |  United States |
| Born | March 9, 1988 (age 19) Detroit, Michigan |
| High School | Renaissance High School |
| Awards | |
| 2007 Pac-10 All-Freshman Team. 2007 Pac-10 Tournament Most Valuable Player | |
Tajuan Marquis Porter (Born March 9, 1988) is a freshman guard at Oregon. He is considered one of the top freshmen in the country. He is most notable for his exceptional game against Portland State. Against the Vikings, he scored 38 points, including 10-12 from 3-point field goal range [1]. The 10 3-point field goals shattered the single game Oregon record. His 100 made three-point field goals is an Oregon single-season record, and is good enough for the all-time Pac-10 freshman record [2]. At 5'6", Porter is one of the shortest NCAA Division I college basketball players. He received only one Division I scholarship offer (Oregon). After the Ducks won the 2007 Pacific-10 conference tournament against USC, he was named the tournament's MVP.
[edit] High school career
He also had a very strong high school career at Renaissance High School in Michigan. He lead RHS to two state championships in 2004 to 2006, and a 92-10 record during his four years. As a senior he averaged 26.9 points, 6 rebounds, 5 assists, and 5 steals per game. Because of his contributions, he was named First team all-state for the second consecutive season. As a junior, he averaged 19.6 points, 5 rebounds, and 5 assists per game. In one game he had 16 points, 10 rebounds, 10 assists, and 10 steals, giving him a quadruple-double. It is very possible that that is the only quadruple-double in Michigan High School history. He is also known for his lucky ear which gives him balance for his extraordinary 3 pt shooting ability. Before every game Tajuan waits in the front of the line while his teams all walks by and gives his lucky ear a little rub.[citation needed] His lucky ear now has Tajuan and the rest of the Ducks in the Elite Eight.
[edit] Notes
- ^ http://sports.espn.go.com/ncb/boxscore?gameId=263162483
- ^ http://www.pac-10.org/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/031907aae.html.
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