Senior forward Ethan Porterfield of IUP men's basketball has been named to the 2023-24 National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) All-District First Team, as announced on Monday. This honor makes him eligible for All-America consideration, marking his second all-region nod in addition to All-PSAC West First Team honors in 2023-24.

By the Numbers
  • Porterfield concludes his career with 112 victories since 2018-19.
  • He ranks second in program history in scoring (1,934), first in field goals made (723), and third in rebounding (885).
  • This season, he finished third in the PSAC in points/game (20.0), third in rebounding (8.6), and second in double-doubles (11).
  • In his final game against Gannon, Porterfield recorded 34 points, 10 rebounds, two blocks, and one steal.
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State of Play
  • Porterfield and the other First Team honorees are now eligible for All-America consideration.
  • He was part of an Atlantic Region championship and appearance in the NCAA DII Final Four in 2021-22.
  • Porterfield was named to the Bevo Francis Top 100 and Top 50 Watch Lists, along with a spot on the Trevor Hudgins Top 15 Watch List.
Bottom Line

Ethan Porterfield's impressive career at IUP men's basketball has earned him a well-deserved spot on the NABC All-District First Team and makes him eligible for All-America consideration, solidifying his legacy as one of the top student-athletes at IUP in any sport.