Chance Comanche

Former UA big man Chance Comanche made his NBA debut for the Portland Trail Blazers Sunday, April 9, 2023.

Former Arizona Wildcats center Chance Comanche made his NBA debut in the Portland Trail Blazers' season-finale 157-101 loss to the Golden State Warriors on Sunday. 

The 6-10, 210-pound Comanche previously played for the G League's Stockton Kings, Canton Charge and Memphis Hustle since leaving the UA. In his final season at Arizona, Comanche averaged 6.3 points and 3.6 rebounds off the bench for a Wildcats team that made a run to the Sweet 16. 

In 32 games for Stockton, Comanche averaged 13 points, 7.9 rebounds and 1.6 blocks in 22.9 minutes per contest. 

Portland finished the season 33-49 and 13th in the western conferencing standings. 


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