Malik Porter is an explosive, high-impact forward who blends power, athleticism, and versatility into a dynamic two-way profile. Standing at around 6’5″, he uses his strength and explosive leaping ability to finish above the rim, thrive in transition, and dominate boards—evidenced by his top‑four rebounding rank in Portugal’s Proliga and weekly MVP nod. Offensively, he can create his own shot off the bounce, finish through contact, and display an improving outside touch, making defenses honest. Defensively, he uses his length, physicality, and instincts to guard multiple positions, protect the paint, and disrupt passing lanes with blocks and steals. His relentless energy, adaptability to different roles, and winning mentality mark him as a high-upside, hard-nosed pro forward.

PLAYER’S DATA COURTESY OF EUROBASKET

Born in Phoenix, AZ
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Career:
2016-2017: Laveen, AZ / Cesar Chavez High School: 11.4ppg, 9.7rpg, 3.8bpg, 2.1spg; 24-5 record
2017-2018: College of Southern Idaho JC (JUCO): 36 games: 3.1ppg, 5.0rpg
2018-2019: College of Southern Idaho (JUCO, starting five): 32 games: 10.8ppg, 8.5rpg, 1.3apg, 1.0spg, 1.4bpg, FGP: 60.8%, FT: 62.0%
2019-2020: Idaho State University (NCAA): 30 games: 11.9ppg, 5.2rpg, 1.1apg, 1.1bpg, FGP: 56.4%, FT: 59.1%
2020-2021: Idaho State University (NCAA): 24 games: 8.3ppg, 4.9rpg, 1.0apg, FGP: 51.5%, 3PT: 50.0%, FT: 67.9%
2021-2022: Idaho State University (NCAA, starting five): 30 games: 8.0ppg, 4.3rpg, FGP: 54.5%, FT: 52.9%
2022-2023: COR-Borisfen Mogilev (Belarus-Premier League): 31 games: 11.1ppg, 6.6rpg, 1.5apg, 1.1spg, FGP: 59.6%, 3PT: 11.1%, FT: 58.3%
2024-2025: CAB Madeira (Portugal-Proliga, starting five): 26 games: 13.7ppg, Reb-4(9.8rpg), 1.8apg, 1.0spg,
Blocks-3(1.4bpg), FGP: 63.0%, 3PT: 14.3%, FT: 59.8%
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Awards/Achievements:
HS rated the 12th best senior in Arizona by MaxPreps.com -2017
SWAC Regular Season Runner-Up -2018, 19
SWAC Tournament Finalist -2018
NJCAA Division I Finalist -2018
NJCAA D1 All-Americans Honorable Mention -2019
NJCAA D1 All-Region 18 First Team -2019
Belarusian Premier League -2023 (Player of the Week Rd.15)
Eurobasket.com All-Belarusian League Second Team -2023
Belarusian League Regular Season Champion -2023
Belarusian League Semifinals -2023
Eurobasket.com All-Portuguese Proliga Second Team -2025
Portuguese Proliga Semifinals -2025
Portuguese Proliga -2025 (Player of the Week: 2 times)