Basketball

Born in New York City to a family of creatives, Porter is the son of acclaimed poet and author Quincy Troupe, and Margaret Porter Troupe, a former New York Times professional who later founded her own art gallery. With storytelling and culture woven into his roots, Porter found his own form of expression through basketball.

His journey took shape in San Diego, where he attended La Jolla High School and quickly rose to prominence on the court. His standout play earned him a nomination for the McDonald’s All-American Game, one of the highest honors for a high school basketball player. From there, Porter took his talents to the collegiate level, playing for both the University of Portland and Warner Pacific College.

But his story doesn’t end there—it goes global. Porter’s professional basketball career kicked off with the Vancouver Volcanoes, but it was his 16-year international journey that truly shaped him. Competing in countries such as Romania, Lithuania, Poland, Finland, Cyprus, and Lebanon, Porter not only sharpened his skills but absorbed a global perspective on the game. His final playing season was with CSM Târgu Jiu in Romania, where he also stepped in as acting head coach, marking the beginning of his next chapter.

After retiring as a player, Porter returned stateside and began coaching at Lakeridge High School in Oregon. There, he served as the varsity assistant and junior varsity head coach, offering young athletes the same guidance and mentorship that had carried him around the world.

With Porter now leading our junior and adult competitive basketball programs, we’re not just adding a coach—we’re adding a mentor, a global competitor, and a passionate student of the game. Whether he’s developing young talent or elevating seasoned players, Porter brings a blend of intensity, creativity, and leadership that’s sure to leave a lasting mark on our community.

Reggie is in his 2nd year with the MAC and 9th overall. He has NCAA Division I and overseas playing experience. His BA is in Human Development and he is looking forward to helping kids learn the game of basketball. Outside of the MAC he is an insurance agent.

Eythan is in his second season with MAC. His passion and energy has been made him one of the bright rising stars in our program. Eythan has played college and pro basketball. He is most looking forward to working with kids and helping them enhance their skill levels.

Imani is entering his 5th year with MAC Basketball and 10th overall coaching Youth Athletes. Coming from a background in mentorship and development, Coach’s passion above all else is to help cultivate the tools young people can learn from team sports that translate to successes in all of life. Outside of MAC coaching, Imani is an Athletic Trainer and Financial Wellness Consultant in Banking.

Jock is in his 3rd year with MAC and 10th overall. He played for 16 years and has his associate degree. He is looking forward to watching the kids progress during the season. Outside of the MAC he works for the Park District.

Latrell is in his 4th year at MAC. He played at Cabrillo College (JC California), Concordia-Portland (NCAA D2), Professional Basketball (Dublin Lions, Dublin, Ireland) and has worked Basketball camps throughout college, coached for the two seasons he was in Ireland for club teams (U14 boys and girls, developmental programs) His is looking forward to just helping the kids continue their basketball journey!

Chris is in his second season with the MAC. He serves primarily in the clinic and camp role. He brings over 20 years of experience from being on the sidelines at multiple levels. He is looking forward to helping all the players development.