Getting to Know Wenatchee Bighorns – Brandon Porter
The Wenatchee Bighorns are the newest team in the Valley. This nely formed squad plays in “The Basketball League” - or the TBL. The Bighorns have a few games under their belt. They won on opening night, then lost the next three. The season is young and they need your support and volume and each and every home game.
There are three games this week, including one tonight (Wednesday Night March 15th) at the Eastmont High School gym!
We were able to visit with the Bighorns, Brandon Porter. He’s easy to spot on the court: Brandon is the only guy rockin’ the white headband. When I attended opening night, I noticed he had a lot of people rooting for him and calling out his name. This makes sense - Brandon is a teacher in the Eastmont School District in East Wenatchee.
Connor: Brandon, thanks for taking time with us. How old are you?
Brandon Porter: 25 years young
C: Where did you play college basketball?
BP: Eastern Oregon University
C: Who has inspired or motivated you to play basketball in college?
BP: Myself, nobody in my family has played collegiately. I wanted to be the first one.
C: How far do you wish to go with basketball, and what’s your plan to get there?
BP: As far as it will take me and continue to work hard everyday and take care of the things I can control.
C: Who are your favorite players and why?
BP: I don't have a favorite player. I look at everyones game and take bits and pieces from theirs to add to mine.
C: What other sports do you like?
BP: I like all sports. I am an active person. I like golf, skiing, swimming, pickleball, and football. Basically anything with a ball.
C: What is your earliest memory of basketball?
BP: My earliest memory of hoops is being the sweeper for high school varsity basketball games while I was in 5th grade. I thought that was really cool to be up close to the action.
C: What song or album are you loving right now?
Brandon Porter: I don't have a favorite song or album. I have a diverse taste in music. In short, listen to everything, but country music.
Connor: Thanks for allowing us to get to know you better. We’ll be rooting for you and the rest of your Bighorn teammates this season!
The TBL has arrived in Wenatchee! Don’t miss the Bighorn’s next 3 home games:
San Diego Sharks vs. Wenatchee Bighorns
Wednesday March 15th
TIPOFF: 7:05pm
Eastmont High School in East Wenatchee
Tickets are only $15 at the door or ONLINE
Vancouver Volcanoes vs Wenatchee Bighorns
Friday March 17th
TIPOFF: 7:05pm
Chelan High School
Tickets are only $15 at the door or ONLINE
Seattle Superhawks vs Wenatchee Bighorns
Sunday March 19th
TIPOFF: 3pm
Town Toyota Center
Tickets are available at the Town Toyota Center box office or ONLINE
The Wenatchee Bighorns are part of the 9 team West Conference.
Our 8 league rivals are:
Bakersfield Majestics (Coached by Marc Mo)
California Sea-Kings (Based in San Jose - coached by former NBA player Wallace Bryant)
Los Angeles Flash (Based in Carson, California - coached by Olin Simplis)
Salem Capitals (Based in Salem, Oregon - coached by Brian Stevens)
Seattle Super-Hawks (Home court is at SPU’s Royal Brougham Pavilion - coached by former NBA player and Washington Husky Alum, Eldridge Recasner)
Long Beach Blue Waves (Based in Long Beach, CA - No coaching info available)
San Diego Sharks (Coached by Brandon Cheeks)
Vancouver Volcanoes (Based in Vancouver, Washington - Home court is at the O’Connell Sports Center - Coached by Jeff Perrault)
The Wenatchee Bighorns are coached by Don Sims
Don comes to Wenatchee with 17 years of coaching experience. He recently was the head coach of the Seattle Mountaineers - an independent team, with the purpose of getting their players to a higher level of pro basketball. Learn more on Coach Don Sims, from a recent article on KPQ.com
Wenatchee Bighorns Team INFO
HOME COURT: Wenatchee Town Toyota Center, Eastmont High School, Chelan High School
SEASON or SINGLE TICKET INFO: https://wenatcheebighorns.com/