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Otto Porter

Otto Porter is expected to be taken in the top five of Thursday's NBA Draft after spending two years at Georgetown. Porter was twice named the Southeast Missourian player of the year during his career at Scott County Central, where he was a part of three state championship teams. Here is a look back at some of the highlights of Porter's career with the Braves.

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Scott County Central freshman Otto Porter gets ready to play after a timeout during the Brave's March 2008 semifinal loss to Jefferson.
Scott County Central freshman Otto Porter gets ready to play after a timeout during the Brave's March 2008 semifinal loss to Jefferson.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com Scott County Central's Otto Porter goes up for a rebound with Charleston's Deonte Jones during the second quarter Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2013, at the Show Me Center.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com Scott County Central's Otto Porter goes up for a rebound with Charleston's Deonte Jones during the second quarter Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2013, at the Show Me Center.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com The Scott County Central Braves celebrate winning the Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament after beating Central 75-47, Dec. 2009.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com The Scott County Central Braves celebrate winning the Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament after beating Central 75-47, Dec. 2009.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com Central's Blake Ozbun tries to pass the ball past Scott County Central's Otto Porter during the second quarter Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2009, at the Show Me Center.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com Central's Blake Ozbun tries to pass the ball past Scott County Central's Otto Porter during the second quarter Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2009, at the Show Me Center.
LAURA SIMON~lsimon@semissourian.com Scott County Central's Otto Porter(22) passes around an Oran defender to teammate John Rhoden(45) Friday, January 22, 2010 during the championship game of the Scott-Mississippi Conference Tournament in Scott City.
LAURA SIMON~lsimon@semissourian.com Scott County Central's Otto Porter(22) passes around an Oran defender to teammate John Rhoden(45) Friday, January 22, 2010 during the championship game of the Scott-Mississippi Conference Tournament in Scott City.
LAURA SIMON~lsimon@semissourian.com Scott County Central's Otto Porter puts pressure on Notre Dame's Nick Koeppel Tuesday, January 26, 2010.
LAURA SIMON~lsimon@semissourian.com Scott County Central's Otto Porter puts pressure on Notre Dame's Nick Koeppel Tuesday, January 26, 2010.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com Scott County Central's Otto Porter drives between Sikeston defenders Janeil Hatchett, left, and Will Holifield during the first quarter Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2010, at the Show Me Center.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com Scott County Central's Otto Porter drives between Sikeston defenders Janeil Hatchett, left, and Will Holifield during the first quarter Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2010, at the Show Me Center.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com Scott County Central's Otto Porter takes a shot over Sikeston's Corey Porter, left, and JuQualin Wiggins during the third quarter Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2010, at the Show Me Center.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com Scott County Central's Otto Porter takes a shot over Sikeston's Corey Porter, left, and JuQualin Wiggins during the third quarter Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2010, at the Show Me Center.
Scott County Central's Otto Porter goes up for a shot over Dadeville's Cole Long, left, and Brock Toler, right, during the Class 1 State Semifinals at the Hearnes Center in Columbia, Mo., on Thursday, March 18, 2010. Scott County Central won 86-53.
Scott County Central's Otto Porter goes up for a shot over Dadeville's Cole Long, left, and Brock Toler, right, during the Class 1 State Semifinals at the Hearnes Center in Columbia, Mo., on Thursday, March 18, 2010. Scott County Central won 86-53.
Scott County Central's Dominique Porter, left, and Otto Porter, right, both go for a rebound as Pilot Grove's Aaron Schuster watches during the MSHSAA Class 1 State Championship title game at Mizzou Arena in Columbia, Mo., on Saturday, March 20, 2010. Scott County defeated Pilot Grove 96-47 to claim the state title.
Scott County Central's Dominique Porter, left, and Otto Porter, right, both go for a rebound as Pilot Grove's Aaron Schuster watches during the MSHSAA Class 1 State Championship title game at Mizzou Arena in Columbia, Mo., on Saturday, March 20, 2010. Scott County defeated Pilot Grove 96-47 to claim the state title.
Scott County Central's Otto Porter scores on a fast break during the awards ceremony after the MSHSAA Class 1 State Championship title game at Mizzou Arena in Columbia, Mo., on Saturday, March 20, 2010. Scott County defeated Pilot Grove 96-47 to claim the state title.
Scott County Central's Otto Porter scores on a fast break during the awards ceremony after the MSHSAA Class 1 State Championship title game at Mizzou Arena in Columbia, Mo., on Saturday, March 20, 2010. Scott County defeated Pilot Grove 96-47 to claim the state title.
Scott County Central freshman Otto Porter left the court after the Brave's March 2008 semifinal loss to Jefferson.
Scott County Central freshman Otto Porter left the court after the Brave's March 2008 semifinal loss to Jefferson.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com Scott County Central's Otto Porter dunks against Oran during the second quarter in the championship game of the Oran Invitational Friday, Dec. 3, 2010 at Oran, Mo.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com Scott County Central's Otto Porter dunks against Oran during the second quarter in the championship game of the Oran Invitational Friday, Dec. 3, 2010 at Oran, Mo.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com Scott County Central's Otto Porter takes a shot over Oran's Nathan Michelsen during the second quarter in the championship game of the Oran Invitational Friday, Dec. 3, 2010 at Oran, Mo.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com Scott County Central's Otto Porter takes a shot over Oran's Nathan Michelsen during the second quarter in the championship game of the Oran Invitational Friday, Dec. 3, 2010 at Oran, Mo.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com Oran's Reece Mangels works between Scott County Central defenders Trey Johnson, left, and Otto Porter during the first quarter in the championship game of the Oran Invitational Friday, Dec. 3, 2010 at Oran, Mo.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com Oran's Reece Mangels works between Scott County Central defenders Trey Johnson, left, and Otto Porter during the first quarter in the championship game of the Oran Invitational Friday, Dec. 3, 2010 at Oran, Mo.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com Scott County Central's Otto Porter puts up a shot against Woodland defenders Nick Deck, left, and Carson Gemeinhardt during the first quarter Monday, Dec. 27, 2010 in the Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament at the Show Me Center.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com Scott County Central's Otto Porter puts up a shot against Woodland defenders Nick Deck, left, and Carson Gemeinhardt during the first quarter Monday, Dec. 27, 2010 in the Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament at the Show Me Center.
Scott County Central's Otto Porter dunks the ball during the third quarter of a second-round game against Advance during the Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament at the Show Me Center on Tuesday, Dec. 28, 2010. Scott County Central won 100-52.
Scott County Central's Otto Porter dunks the ball during the third quarter of a second-round game against Advance during the Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament at the Show Me Center on Tuesday, Dec. 28, 2010. Scott County Central won 100-52.
From left, Charleston's Michael Hull and Scott County Central's Trey Johnson and Otto Porter go for a rebound during the first quarter of a championship semifinal game during the Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament at the Show Me Center on Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2010. Scott County Central won 84-61.
From left, Charleston's Michael Hull and Scott County Central's Trey Johnson and Otto Porter go for a rebound during the first quarter of a championship semifinal game during the Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament at the Show Me Center on Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2010. Scott County Central won 84-61.
Scott County Central's Trey Johnson, Stewart Johnson and Otto Porter, from left, help up teammate Dominique Porter after a fall during the second quarter of a championship semifinal game against Charleston during the Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament at the Show Me Center on Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2010. Scott County Central won 84-61.
Scott County Central's Trey Johnson, Stewart Johnson and Otto Porter, from left, help up teammate Dominique Porter after a fall during the second quarter of a championship semifinal game against Charleston during the Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament at the Show Me Center on Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2010. Scott County Central won 84-61.
Scott County Central players celebrate their 75-34 victory over Jackson during the championship game of the Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament at the Show Me Center on Thursday, Dec. 30, 2010.
Scott County Central players celebrate their 75-34 victory over Jackson during the championship game of the Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament at the Show Me Center on Thursday, Dec. 30, 2010.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com Scott County Central's Otto Porter looks to pass against Maplewood Richmond Heights' defender Kahlid Hagens during the fourth quarter Saturday, Feb. 19, 2011 at Scott County Central.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com Scott County Central's Otto Porter looks to pass against Maplewood Richmond Heights' defender Kahlid Hagens during the fourth quarter Saturday, Feb. 19, 2011 at Scott County Central.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com Scott County Central's Otto Porter shoots a freethrow against Maplewood Richmond Heights' during the fourth quarter Saturday, Feb. 19, 2011 at Scott County Central.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com Scott County Central's Otto Porter shoots a freethrow against Maplewood Richmond Heights' during the fourth quarter Saturday, Feb. 19, 2011 at Scott County Central.
Scott County Central's Otto Porter, Drew Thomas and D.D. Gillespie warmed up for the third-place game against Fair Play in March 2008.
Scott County Central's Otto Porter, Drew Thomas and D.D. Gillespie warmed up for the third-place game against Fair Play in March 2008.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com Scott County Central's Otto Porter watches the game against Risco after leaving the floor in the third quarter.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com Scott County Central's Otto Porter watches the game against Risco after leaving the floor in the third quarter.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com Scott County Central's Otto Porter shoots against Risco's Hunter Knight, left, and Jeremey Fowler during the first quarter of the Class 1 sectional game Tuesday, March 8, 2011 in Dexter, Mo.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com Scott County Central's Otto Porter shoots against Risco's Hunter Knight, left, and Jeremey Fowler during the first quarter of the Class 1 sectional game Tuesday, March 8, 2011 in Dexter, Mo.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com Scott County Central's Otto Porter dunks against Chadwick in the second quarter of the Class 1 quarterfinal Saturday, March 12, 2011 in Poplar Bluff, Mo.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com Scott County Central's Otto Porter dunks against Chadwick in the second quarter of the Class 1 quarterfinal Saturday, March 12, 2011 in Poplar Bluff, Mo.
Scott County Central's Otto Porter knocks the ball away from Jefferson's Clayton Schieber during the second quarter of a Class 1 semifinal game on Thursday, March 17, 2011, in Columbia, Mo. Scott County Central won 78-42.
Scott County Central's Otto Porter knocks the ball away from Jefferson's Clayton Schieber during the second quarter of a Class 1 semifinal game on Thursday, March 17, 2011, in Columbia, Mo. Scott County Central won 78-42.
Scott County Central's Otto Porter is fouled by Dadeville's Jacob Goodman during the third quarter of the Class 1 state championship game on Saturday, March 19, 2011, in Columbia, Mo. Scott County Central won 69-54.
Scott County Central's Otto Porter is fouled by Dadeville's Jacob Goodman during the third quarter of the Class 1 state championship game on Saturday, March 19, 2011, in Columbia, Mo. Scott County Central won 69-54.
Scott County Central's Otto Porter, center, pushes the ball up the court during the fourth quarter of the Class 1 state championship game against Dadeville on Saturday, March 19, 2011, in Columbia, Mo. Scott County Central won 69-54.
Scott County Central's Otto Porter, center, pushes the ball up the court during the fourth quarter of the Class 1 state championship game against Dadeville on Saturday, March 19, 2011, in Columbia, Mo. Scott County Central won 69-54.
Scott County Central celebrates their state title after a 69-54 win over Dadeville during the Class 1 state championship game on Saturday, March 19, 2011, in Columbia, Mo.
Scott County Central celebrates their state title after a 69-54 win over Dadeville during the Class 1 state championship game on Saturday, March 19, 2011, in Columbia, Mo.
Scott County Central celebrates their state title after a 69-54 win over Dadeville during the Class 1 state championship game on Saturday, March 19, 2011, in Columbia, Mo.
Scott County Central celebrates their state title after a 69-54 win over Dadeville during the Class 1 state championship game on Saturday, March 19, 2011, in Columbia, Mo.
Scott County Central's Dominique Porter, Otto Porter and Lamarcus Steward, from left, celebrate their state title after a 69-54 win over Dadeville during the Class 1 state championship game on Saturday, March 19, 2011, in Columbia, Mo.
Scott County Central's Dominique Porter, Otto Porter and Lamarcus Steward, from left, celebrate their state title after a 69-54 win over Dadeville during the Class 1 state championship game on Saturday, March 19, 2011, in Columbia, Mo.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Scott County Central senior Otto Porter is the Southeast Missourian 2011 basketball player of the year.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Scott County Central senior Otto Porter is the Southeast Missourian 2011 basketball player of the year.
Ronnie Cookson talks to Otto Porter after the freshman fouled out during Scott County Central's third-place victory against Fair Play in March 2008.
Ronnie Cookson talks to Otto Porter after the freshman fouled out during Scott County Central's third-place victory against Fair Play in March 2008.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Scott County Central senior Otto Porter is the Southeast Missourian 2011 basketball player of the year.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Scott County Central senior Otto Porter is the Southeast Missourian 2011 basketball player of the year.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Scott County Central senior Otto Porter is the Southeast Missourian 2011 basketball player of the year.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Scott County Central senior Otto Porter is the Southeast Missourian 2011 basketball player of the year.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Scott County Central senior Otto Porter is the Southeast Missourian 2011 basketball player of the year.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Scott County Central senior Otto Porter is the Southeast Missourian 2011 basketball player of the year.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Scott County Central senior Otto Porter is the Southeast Missourian 2011 basketball player of the year.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Scott County Central senior Otto Porter is the Southeast Missourian 2011 basketball player of the year.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Scott County Central senior Otto Porter is the Southeast Missourian 2011 basketball player of the year.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Scott County Central senior Otto Porter is the Southeast Missourian 2011 basketball player of the year.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Scott County Central senior Otto Porter is the Southeast Missourian 2011 basketball player of the year.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Scott County Central senior Otto Porter is the Southeast Missourian 2011 basketball player of the year.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Scott County Central senior Otto Porter is the Southeast Missourian 2011 basketball player of the year.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Scott County Central senior Otto Porter is the Southeast Missourian 2011 basketball player of the year.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Scott County Central senior Otto Porter is the Southeast Missourian 2011 basketball player of the year.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Scott County Central senior Otto Porter is the Southeast Missourian 2011 basketball player of the year.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Scott County Central senior Otto Porter is the Southeast Missourian 2011 basketball player of the year.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Scott County Central senior Otto Porter is the Southeast Missourian 2011 basketball player of the year.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Scott County Central senior Otto Porter is the Southeast Missourian 2011 basketball player of the year.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Scott County Central senior Otto Porter is the Southeast Missourian 2011 basketball player of the year.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com Scott County Central's Otto Porter slam dunks against Kelly during the first quarter of their first round game in the Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament Saturday, Dec. 26, 2009, at the Show Me Center.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com Scott County Central's Otto Porter slam dunks against Kelly during the first quarter of their first round game in the Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament Saturday, Dec. 26, 2009, at the Show Me Center.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Scott County Central senior Otto Porter is the Southeast Missourian 2011 basketball player of the year.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Scott County Central senior Otto Porter is the Southeast Missourian 2011 basketball player of the year.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Scott County Central senior Otto Porter is the Southeast Missourian 2011 basketball player of the year.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Scott County Central senior Otto Porter is the Southeast Missourian 2011 basketball player of the year.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Scott County Central senior Otto Porter is the Southeast Missourian 2011 basketball player of the year.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Scott County Central senior Otto Porter is the Southeast Missourian 2011 basketball player of the year.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Scott County Central senior Otto Porter is the Southeast Missourian 2011 basketball player of the year.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Scott County Central senior Otto Porter is the Southeast Missourian 2011 basketball player of the year.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Scott County Central senior Otto Porter is the Southeast Missourian 2011 basketball player of the year.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Scott County Central senior Otto Porter is the Southeast Missourian 2011 basketball player of the year.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Scott County Central senior Otto Porter is the Southeast Missourian 2011 basketball player of the year.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Scott County Central senior Otto Porter is the Southeast Missourian 2011 basketball player of the year.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Scott County Central senior Otto Porter is the Southeast Missourian 2011 basketball player of the year.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Scott County Central senior Otto Porter is the Southeast Missourian 2011 basketball player of the year.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com Scott County Central's Otto Porter grabs a rebound away from Kelly's Andy Klunk during the first quarter of their first round game in the Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament Saturday, Dec. 26, 2009, at the Show Me Center.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com Scott County Central's Otto Porter grabs a rebound away from Kelly's Andy Klunk during the first quarter of their first round game in the Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament Saturday, Dec. 26, 2009, at the Show Me Center.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Scott County Central's Otto Potrer makes a slam dunk Monday, December 28, 2009 during the Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament at the Show Me Center.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Scott County Central's Otto Potrer makes a slam dunk Monday, December 28, 2009 during the Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament at the Show Me Center.
LAURA SIMON~lsimon@semissourian.com Oran's Zac Chasteen, center, guards Scott County Central's Otto Porter Monday, December 28, 2009 during the Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament at the Show Me Center.
LAURA SIMON~lsimon@semissourian.com Oran's Zac Chasteen, center, guards Scott County Central's Otto Porter Monday, December 28, 2009 during the Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament at the Show Me Center.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com Scott County Central's Otto Porter shoots over Charleston defenders Krushon Scott and Ryan Parham during the third quarter Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2009, at the Show Me Center.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com Scott County Central's Otto Porter shoots over Charleston defenders Krushon Scott and Ryan Parham during the third quarter Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2009, at the Show Me Center.
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