César Portillo
César Eduardo Portillo Brown (born September 26, 1968 in Barcelona, Anzoátegui) is a retired male basketball player (2.06 metres) from Venezuela, who played as a center during his career.
High school and college
Portillo attended high school in the United States at Miami High School in Miami, Florida. There, Portillo led Miami High to a state title, with teammate and future NBA player Doug Edwards.[1] Portillo was named a Parade All-American as a senior.[2]
After his standout high school career, César Portillo committed to the University of Florida. His time there was cut short after only four games as his Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) came into question and he was asked to re-take the test. Instead, Portillo transferred to Palm Beach Community College to play.[3]
Following a junior college season where he averaged 19.5 points, 9.9 rebounds and 3.2 blocks per game, Portillo signed with the University of South Alabama.[4] Portillo played two years for South Alabama, leading them to the NCAA Tournament as a junior.
International career
Portillo's first international experience came as a 14-year-old guard as he was a part of Venezuela's entry to the 1983 Pan American Games.[4] He later competed for the Venezuela national basketball team in his familiar post position at the 1989 Campeonato Sudamericano (4th place) and at the 1990 FIBA World Championship, where the team finished in 11th place.
References
- ↑ AP (March 16, 1987). "Prep stars shine during playoffs". Ocala Star-Banner. Retrieved November 6, 2010.
- ↑ Haskell Cohen (March 22, 1987). "Prep stars shine during playoffs". Tuscaloosa News (Parade Magazine insert). Retrieved November 6, 2010.
- ↑ Paul Jenkins (February 1, 1989). "Portillo withdraws at UF: Going to Palm Beach CC". Lakeland Ledger. Retrieved November 6, 2010.
- 1 2 AP (April 13, 1990). "South Alabama signs former Gator Portillo". Gainesville Sun. Retrieved November 6, 2010.