PORTLAND, Ore. – Portland basketball icon Terry Porter has been named head men's basketball coach at the University of Portland, Athletic Director Scott Leykam announced today. Porter, a 17-year NBA veteran player and former NBA head coach, becomes the 21st basketball head coach in Pilot history.
The University has planned an introductory press conference for Tuesday at noon at the Chiles Center to officially introduce Porter. The event will be open to the public and season ticket packages will be available for sale.
"This is a very exciting day for the University of Portland and Pilot Basketball," Leykam said.