Jontay Porter
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Jontay Porter ( JON-tay; born November 15, 1999) is an American professional basketball player who last played for the Toronto Raptors of the National Basketball Association (NBA), on a two-way contract with the Raptors 905 of the NBA G League. He played college basketball for the Missouri Tigers where he played alongside his older brother, Michael Porter Jr. He was awarded as the Southeastern Conference Sixth Man of the Year during his freshman season. He was an early entrant in the 2019 NBA draft but went unselected. Porter started his professional career in 2020 on a two-way contract with the Memphis Grizzlies and spent time with their NBA G League affiliate Memphis Hustle. He sat out the 2021–22 season after he was waived by Memphis. Porter joined the Wisconsin Herd of the G League for the 2022–23 season. After starting the 2023–24 season with the G League's Motor City Cruise, Porter was signed by the Toronto Raptors on a two-way contract with the Raptors 905. In 2024, Porter was banned for life by the NBA for violating their gambling policies while playing for the Toronto Raptors. The scandal resulted in him facing criminal charges.
Infobox
2021
→Memphis Hustle
2023
Motor City Cruise
Position
Center / power forward
Born
(1999-11-15) November 15, 1999 (age 26)Columbia, Missouri, U.S.
Listed height
6 ft 10 in (2.08 m)
Listed weight
240 lb (109 kg)
High school
Father Tolton(Columbia, Missouri) Nathan Hale(Seattle, Washington)
College
Missouri (2017–2019)
NBA draft
2019: undrafted
Playing career
2020–present
2020–2021
Memphis Grizzlies
2022–2023
Wisconsin Herd
2023–2024
→Raptors 905
Tables
College recruiting information · High school career › Recruiting
Jontay Porter PF
Jontay Porter PF
Name
Jontay Porter PF
Hometown
Columbia, MO
School
Nathan Hale (WA)
Height
6 ft 10 in (2.08 m)
Weight
240 lb (110 kg)
Commit date
May 22, 2017
Recruit ratings: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: (92)
Recruit ratings: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: (92)
Name
Recruit ratings: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: (92)
Overall recruit ranking: Rivals: 25 ESPN: 25
Overall recruit ranking: Rivals: 25 ESPN: 25
Name
Overall recruit ranking: Rivals: 25 ESPN: 25
Note: In many cases, Scout, Rivals, 247Sports, On3, and ESPN may conflict in their listings of height and weight.
In these cases, the average was taken. ESPN grades are on a 100-point scale.
Sources:
Note: In many cases, Scout, Rivals, 247Sports, On3, and ESPN may conflict in their listings of height and weight.
In these cases, the average was taken. ESPN grades are on a 100-point scale.
Sources:
Name
Note: In many cases, Scout, Rivals, 247Sports, On3, and ESPN may conflict in their listings of height and weight.
In these cases, the average was taken. ESPN grades are on a 100-point scale.
Sources:
| Name | Hometown | School | Height | Weight | Commit date | |
| Jontay Porter PF | Columbia, MO | Nathan Hale (WA) | 6 ft 10 in (2.08 m) | 240 lb (110 kg) | May 22, 2017 | |
| Recruit ratings: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: (92) | ||||||
| Overall recruit ranking: Rivals: 25 ESPN: 25 | ||||||
| Note: In many cases, Scout, Rivals, 247Sports, On3, and ESPN may conflict in their listings of height and weight. In these cases, the average was taken. ESPN grades are on a 100-point scale. Sources: | ||||||
· Career statistics › NBA
2020–21
2020–21
Year
2020–21
Team
Memphis
GP
11
GS
0
MPG
4.9
FG%
533
3P%
375
FT%
600
RPG
1.3
APG
1
SPG
3
BPG
1
PPG
2.0
2023–24
2023–24
Year
2023–24
Team
Toronto
GP
26
GS
5
MPG
13.8
FG%
385
3P%
333
FT%
833
RPG
3.2
APG
2.3
SPG
8
BPG
8
PPG
4.4
Career
Career
Year
Career
Team
37
GP
5
GS
11.2
MPG
403
FG%
338
3P%
783
FT%
2.6
RPG
1.6
APG
6
SPG
6
BPG
3.7
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
| 2020–21 | Memphis | 11 | 0 | 4.9 | 533 | 375 | 600 | 1.3 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 2.0 |
| 2023–24 | Toronto | 26 | 5 | 13.8 | 385 | 333 | 833 | 3.2 | 2.3 | 8 | 8 | 4.4 |
| Career | 37 | 5 | 11.2 | 403 | 338 | 783 | 2.6 | 1.6 | 6 | 6 | 3.7 | |
· Career statistics › NBA G League › Showcase Cup
2022–23
2022–23
Year
2022–23
Team
Wisconsin
GP
15
GS
8
MPG
27.0
FG%
442
3P%
411
FT%
714
RPG
8.5
APG
2.4
SPG
5
BPG
1.5
PPG
13.5
2023–24
2023–24
Year
2023–24
Team
Motor City
GP
10
GS
10
MPG
33.7
FG%
456
3P%
277
FT%
667
RPG
11.1
APG
2.5
SPG
8
BPG
2.8
PPG
16.8
905
905
Year
905
Team
5
GP
5
GS
27.0
MPG
607
FG%
682
3P%
1.000
FT%
9.2
RPG
4.0
APG
1.4
SPG
2.4
BPG
18.8
Career
Career
Year
Career
Team
30
GP
23
GS
29.2
MPG
475
FG%
395
3P%
727
FT%
9.5
RPG
2.7
APG
7
SPG
2.1
BPG
15.5
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
| 2022–23 | Wisconsin | 15 | 8 | 27.0 | 442 | 411 | 714 | 8.5 | 2.4 | 5 | 1.5 | 13.5 |
| 2023–24 | Motor City | 10 | 10 | 33.7 | 456 | 277 | 667 | 11.1 | 2.5 | 8 | 2.8 | 16.8 |
| 905 | 5 | 5 | 27.0 | 607 | 682 | 1.000 | 9.2 | 4.0 | 1.4 | 2.4 | 18.8 | |
| Career | 30 | 23 | 29.2 | 475 | 395 | 727 | 9.5 | 2.7 | 7 | 2.1 | 15.5 | |
· Career statistics › NBA G League › Regular season
2020–21
2020–21
Year
2020–21
Team
Memphis
GP
9
GS
0
MPG
16.8
FG%
342
3P%
184
FT%
556
RPG
4.7
APG
1.2
SPG
9
BPG
1.2
PPG
7.4
2022–23
2022–23
Year
2022–23
Team
Wisconsin
GP
17
GS
13
MPG
29.4
FG%
353
3P%
287
FT%
600
RPG
11.4
APG
3.4
SPG
9
BPG
2.6
PPG
11.5
2023–24
2023–24
Year
2023–24
Team
905
GP
7
GS
7
MPG
30.3
FG%
344
3P%
298
FT%
636
RPG
10.9
APG
6.0
SPG
1.4
BPG
2.6
PPG
13.1
Career
Career
Year
Career
Team
33
GP
20
GS
26.1
MPG
348
FG%
270
3P%
600
FT%
9.5
RPG
3.5
APG
1.0
SPG
2.3
BPG
10.7
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
| 2020–21 | Memphis | 9 | 0 | 16.8 | 342 | 184 | 556 | 4.7 | 1.2 | 9 | 1.2 | 7.4 |
| 2022–23 | Wisconsin | 17 | 13 | 29.4 | 353 | 287 | 600 | 11.4 | 3.4 | 9 | 2.6 | 11.5 |
| 2023–24 | 905 | 7 | 7 | 30.3 | 344 | 298 | 636 | 10.9 | 6.0 | 1.4 | 2.6 | 13.1 |
| Career | 33 | 20 | 26.1 | 348 | 270 | 600 | 9.5 | 3.5 | 1.0 | 2.3 | 10.7 | |
· Career statistics › College
2017–18
2017–18
Year
2017–18
Team
Missouri
GP
33
GS
7
MPG
24.5
FG%
437
3P%
364
FT%
750
RPG
6.8
APG
2.2
SPG
8
BPG
1.7
PPG
9.9
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
| 2017–18 | Missouri | 33 | 7 | 24.5 | 437 | 364 | 750 | 6.8 | 2.2 | 8 | 1.7 | 9.9 |
References
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- Voxhttps://www.vox.com/24134308/jontay-porter-nba-lifetime-ban-sports-gambling
- MUTigers.comhttp://mutigers.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6356
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- NBC Sportshttps://collegebasketball.nbcsports.com/2018/10/21/missouri-star-jontay-porter-tears-acl-mcl/
- Sports Illustratedhttps://www.si.com/college/2019/03/23/jontay-porter-injury-missouri-tears-acl-out-season-michael-porter-brother
- ESPN.comhttps://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/26562658/missouri-jontay-porter-enter-nba-draft
- ESPNhttp://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/26586762/nba-draft-233-early-entry-prospects-declare-2019
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- Peachtree Hoopshttps://www.peachtreehoops.com/2019/5/18/18630051/jontay-porter-2019-nba-draft-scouting-report-atlanta-hawks-missouri
- Columbia Daily Tribunehttps://www.columbiatribune.com/story/sports/college/basketball/2019/06/21/jontay-porter-s-immediate-nba/4857017007/
- NBA.comhttps://www.nba.com/grizzlies/news/memphis-grizzlies-sign-jontay-porter-200308
- ESPN.comhttps://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/28867076/memphis-grizzlies-sign-rookie-jontay-porter-knee-injuries
- Toronto Lifehttps://torontolife.com/deep-dives/fallen-toronto-raptor-jontay-porter-sports-betting-scandal
- NBA.comhttps://www.nba.com/grizzlies/news/memphis-grizzlies-re-sign-jontay-porter-to-multi-year-contract-201122
- NBA.comhttps://www.nba.com/grizzlies/news/memphis-grizzlies-waive-jontay-porter-210730
- NBA.comhttps://www.nba.com/summer-league/2022/vegas/team/1610612743/nuggets
- OurSportsCentral.comhttps://www.oursportscentral.com/services/releases/wisconsin-herd-announces-2022-23-opening-day-roster/n-5895537
- "The @DetroitPistons announced today the team's 2023-24 training camp roster including the signing of Buddy Boeheim, Tosan Evbuomwan, Jontay Porter, Zavier Simpson and Stanley Umude to Exhibit 10 contracts"https://x.com/Pistons_PR/status/1708851868766462316
- "The Detroit Pistons announced today that the team has requested waivers on Buddy Boeheim, Tosan Evbuomwan, Jontay Porter and Zavier Simpson"https://x.com/Pistons_PR/status/1715844213722534289
- "The engine is revving, and we're ready to roll! Check out the Motor City Cruise training camp roster - we're ready to work! #HustleAndDrive"https://x.com/MotorCityCruise/status/1719088094782132699
- NBA.comhttps://www.nba.com/raptors/news/raptors-sign-porter-to-a-two-way-contract
- The Guardianhttps://www.theguardian.com/sport/2024/apr/17/jontay-border-gambling-ban-lifetime-toronto-raptors
- ESPN.comhttps://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/39808900/nba-eyes-raptors-jontay-porter-betting-issues
- ESPN.comhttps://www.espn.com/espn/betting/story/_/id/39929844/colorado-sportsbooks-ordered-report-betting-activity-toronto-raptors-jontay-porter
- The Athletichttps://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5423208/2024/04/17/jontay-porter-banned-nba-betting/
- NBA.comhttps://www.nba.com/news/jontay-porter-banned-from-nba
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- ESPN.comhttps://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/39962406/nba-bans-raptors-jontay-porter-gambling-violations
- The Commercial Appeal
- New York Posthttps://nypost.com/2024/06/04/sports/brooklyn-man-arrested-in-sports-betting-scheme-with-banned-nba-player-jontay-porter/
- Associated Press Newshttps://apnews.com/article/nba-jontay-porter-banned-men-charged-7c99ed90709e90c55e0406707be85667#
- Associated Press Newshttps://apnews.com/article/nba-jontay-porter-banned-criminal-case-de94e11d58ea40c22d3914609ff69f82
- "Ex-Raptors player Jontay Porter to be charged with felony in United States after NBA gambling scandal, ban"https://sports.yahoo.com/ex-raptors-player-jontay-porter-to-be-charged-with-felony-in-united-states-after-nba-gambling-scandal-ban-195416528.html
- "Now-banned NBA player Jontay Porter will be charged in betting case, court papers indicate"https://apnews.com/article/nba-jontay-porter-banned-criminal-case-de94e11d58ea40c22d3914609ff69f82
- "Canadian authorities open criminal investigation into Jontay Porter betting scandal"https://sports.yahoo.com/canadian-authorities-open-criminal-investigation-into-jontay-porter-betting-scandal-201436286.html
- Associated Press Newshttps://apnews.com/article/nba-jontay-porter-banned-criminal-case-betting-b26d6a136baafdf8e538be260338bb28?taid=668ed7559362c5000164531e
- The New York Timeshttps://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5642134/2024/07/16/jontay-porter-greece-basketball-betting-raptors/
- "The Jontay Porter rule: the NBA has asked sportsbooks to not include unders on player props for those on Two-way or 10-Day contracts"https://x.com/LegionHoops/status/1847336012596310280
- SBNation.comhttps://www.sbnation.com/college-basketball/2018/10/22/18009154/jontay-porter-injury-missouri-tigers-basketball-nba-draft-2019-stock
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- The Washington Posthttps://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2025/03/15/jontay-porter-sports-betting-scandal/
- Basketball Referencehttps://www.basketball-reference.com/gleague/players/p/portejo01d.html