Rider Portela

Providence

Nov 14 (Sat)

4 p.m.

Position:
Guard
Height:
6-6
Weight:
180
Class:
First
Hometown:
Phoenix, Ariz.
High School:
Sunnyslope

High School: A 2026 graduate of Sunnyslope High School. A two-time all-state and four-time all-conference pick, he averaged 12.0 points, 5.5 rebounds and 2.9 assists while shooting 45 percent from the field over 116 career games. As a senior, he averaged 12.5 points, 5.9 rebounds, 3.3 assists and 2.0 steals per game, helping the Vikings to a 28-2 record and the 2026 Arizona Interscholastic Association (AIA) Open Division State Championship. Named MVP of the state title game, recording a double-double with 16 points and 17 rebounds in the final. Conference Defensive Player of the Year as a senior. Coached by his father, Ray Portela, he helped the Vikings reach three Arizona Open Division state title games, including the championship as a senior. Averaged 13.2 points, 5.1 rebounds, 3.3 assists and 2.1 steals as a junior in 2024-25, helping Sunnyslope to a 21-9 record. He was named to the Arizona Republic’s All-Arizona Team. As a freshman, he averaged 10.5 points, 6.3 rebounds, and 2.2 assists, aiding the Vikings to the state title game before falling to a Perry squad that featured former Buff and NBA Lottery Pick Cody Williams in 2022-23. Played Club basketball with Compton Magix 3SSB.

Academics: An Open Option major at Colorado, interested in Business and Finance.

Personal: The son of Ray and Missy Portela. Has a younger sister, Josie, who plays volleyball at the University of Portland. His father, Ray, played basketball and football at Pomona (Calif.) and mother Missy played basketball at Boise State and Cal Lutheran. Favorite team is the Phoenix Suns. Enjoys thrifting, loves clothes, video games and legos. Club teammate of Cameron Williams (Duke).