Willie Porter (basketball)

Willie William Porter (born July 3, 1942 in Winston-Salem, North Carolina) is a retired professional basketball power forward who played two seasons (1967–68) in the American Basketball Association (ABA) as a member of the Oakland Oaks, Pittsburgh / Minnesota Pipers and the Houston Mavericks. He attended Tennessee State University where he was selected by the Cincinnati Royals during the 16th round of the 1965 NBA draft.

Willie Porter
Personal information
Born (1942-07-03) July 3, 1942
Winston-Salem, North Carolina
NationalityAmerican
Listed height6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)
Listed weight205 lb (93 kg)
Career information
High schoolAtkins
(Winston-Salem, North Carolina)
CollegeTennessee State (1961–1964)
NBA draft1965: 16th round, 108th overall pick
Selected by the Cincinnati Royals
PositionPower forward
Number33, 30, 15
Career history
1967–1968Oakland Oaks
1968Pittsburgh / Minnesota Pipers
1968Houston Mavericks
Career highlights and awards
Stats  at Basketball-Reference.com


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