Mikah Ballew - College Basketball News & Rumors

Joins Cal State-Northridge Ballew has committed to Cal State-Northridge, he announcedvia his personal X account.

Impact Ballew is coming off two seasons with Portland and has found a new home with the Matadors. He made 31 appearances (15 starts) this past season and averaged 8.7 points, 1.9 rebounds and 0.9 assists across 23.6 minutes per game. He should compete for a starting spot right away.

APRIL 16 • ROTOWIRE

Going portaling Ballew plans to enter the transfer portal, Travis Branham of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Ballew will hit the open market after spending the past two campaigns at Portland. In 2025-26, he started 15 of 31 games, averaging 8.7 points and 1.9 rebounds across 23.6 minutes.

MARCH 16 • ROTOWIRE

Adds 11 points off the bench Ballew had 11 points (4-7 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 1-2 FT) and one assist in 18 minutes during Friday's 74-68 win over Washington State.

Impact The sophomore was one of five Portland players to score in double figures Friday, as the Pilots advanced to the third round of the West Coast Conference Tournament. Ballew is averaging 8.8 points per game this year.

MARCH 7 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to action Ballew (undisclosed) finished with 11 points (3-6 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 2-3 FT) and two rebounds over 13 minutes during Wednesday's 95-87 loss to Pepperdine.

Impact Ballew, who missed Portland's last two games due to undisclosed reasons, notched 11 points and two boards in his return to action against Pepperdine. The 6-foot-5 sophomore, who is averaging 9.8 points, 2.1 rebounds, 1.1 assists and 0.7 steals on 25.7 minutes per game this season (25 games), will look to help the Pilots bounce back against Seattle this Saturday.

FEBRUARY 18 • ROTOWIRE

DNP Wednesday Ballew (undisclosed) was inactive during Wednesday's 71-58 loss against San Diego.

Impact Ballew missed his second-straight game due to undisclosed reasons as the Pilots were taken down by the Toreros on Wednesday night. The 6-foot-5 sophomore, who exited last Wednesday's upset over Gonzaga after just three minutes of action, will have his next chance to return Feb. 18, against Pepperdine.

FEBRUARY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Doesn't play Saturday Ballew didn't play in Saturday's game against Seattle due to undisclosed reasons.

Impact The reasons behind Ballew's absence are unknown, but given that he was limited to just three minutes in the win over Gonzaga on Feb. 4, he might be dealing with an injury. Ballew's next chance to feature will come in a road trip to San Diego on Feb. 11.

FEBRUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Ike leads No. 6 Gonzaga against Portland

No. 6 Gonzaga takes on the Portland Pilots after Graham Ike scored 30 points in the Bulldogs' 73-65 victory over the Saint Mary's Gaels

FEBRUARY 3 • Associated Press

Struggles in return Ballew (illness) accumulated three points (1-5 FG, 1-5 3Pt) over 18 minutes during Wednesday's 74-51 loss to Pacific.

Impact Ballew connected on 1-of-5 looks from range, closing with three points in his return to action against Pacific on Wednesday night. The 6-foot-5 sophomore, who sat out Saturday against Saint Mary's due to illness, will look to get back on track Saturday against Washington State.

JANUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with illness Ballew (illness) didn't play in Portland's loss to Saint Mary's on Saturday.

Impact Ballew was one of two Portland players that sat out Saturday's loss due to an illness alongside Matus Hronsky. Ballew is averaging 10.7 points, 2.3 rebounds and 1.2 assists across 21 games and should make his return Wednesday versus Pacific.

JANUARY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Foxwell's 18 lead Portland over Loyola Marymount 71-58

Led by Joel Foxwell's 18 points, the Portland Pilots defeated the Loyola Marymount Lions 71-58

JANUARY 18 • Associated Press

Portland hosts Mahi and Santa Clara

Santa Clara faces the Portland Pilots after Elijah Mahi scored 23 points in the Broncos' 102-64 victory against the Oregon State Beavers

DECEMBER 29, 2025 • Associated Press

Vavers scores 13 off the bench, Washington State knocks off Portland 67-62

Rihards Vavers scored 13 points off of the bench to help lead the Washington State Cougars past the Portland Pilots 67-62 in a West Coast Conference opener

DECEMBER 29, 2025 • Associated Press

Scores 15 in loss Ballew totaled 15 points (4-12 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 4-4 FT), four rebounds and one steal over 33 minutes during Sunday's 67-62 loss to Washington State.

Impact The sophomore scored in double figures for the 10th time in 2025-26. Ballew has also settled into a starting role, having started the last seven games.

DECEMBER 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Washington State visits Portland following Glass ' 24-point game

Washington State takes on the Portland Pilots after Aaron Glass scored 24 points in the Cougars' 84-78 victory over the Mercer Bears

DECEMBER 28, 2025 • Associated Press

Washington State visits Portland after Glass ' 24-point game

Washington State plays the Portland Pilots after Aaron Glass scored 24 points in the Cougars' 84-78 victory over the Mercer Bears

DECEMBER 27, 2025 • Associated Press

Kwame Evans Jr. scores 21 as Oregon rolls past Portland 94-69

Kwame Evans Jr. scored 21 points to lead five Ducks in double figures and Oregon cruised to a 94-69 victory over Portland

DECEMBER 18, 2025 • Associated Press

Portland plays Oregon following Williams' 20-point game

Portland faces the Oregon Ducks after Cameron Williams scored 20 points in the Pilots' 88-78 victory over the Kent State Golden Flashes

DECEMBER 16, 2025 • Associated Press

Williams puts up 20, Portland takes down Kent State 88-78

Led by Cameron Williams' 20 points, the Portland Pilots defeated the Kent State Golden Flashes 88-78

DECEMBER 15, 2025 • Associated Press

O'Donnell leads Portland against Kent State

Portland hosts the Kent State Golden Flashes after James O'Donnell scored 32 points in Portland's 104-87 victory over the Lewis & Clark Pioneers

DECEMBER 13, 2025 • Associated Press

Jeremy Dent-Smith hits 5 of Stanford's 14 3-pointers in 94-72 victory over Portland

Jeremy Dent-Smith scored 16 points as six Stanford players reached double figures, and the Cardinal cruised past Portland 94-72

DECEMBER 2, 2025 • Associated Press

Long Beach State visits Portland after Sykes' 24-point showing

Long Beach State faces the Portland Pilots after Gavin Sykes scored 24 points in the Beach's 78-72 loss to the Montana State Bobcats

NOVEMBER 26, 2025 • Associated Press

Portland hosts Sykes and Long Beach State

Long Beach State visits the Portland Pilots after Gavin Sykes scored 24 points in the Beach's 78-72 loss to the Montana State Bobcats

NOVEMBER 25, 2025 • Associated Press

Portland hosts Minessale and St. Thomas

St. Thomas visits the Portland Pilots after Nolan Minessale scored 26 points in the Tommies' 88-80 loss to the CSU Fullerton Titans

NOVEMBER 23, 2025 • Associated Press

Joel Foxwell, Garrett Nuckolls lead Portland over Cal State Fullerton 103-85

Joel Foxwell had 24 points and Garrett Nuckolls scored 20 to lead Portland to a 103-85 victory over Cal State Fullerton

NOVEMBER 22, 2025 • Associated Press

Jared Harris scores 16 as Wyoming knocks off Portland 93-56

Jared Harris scored 16 points off the bench to lead the Wyoming Cowboys past the Portland Pilots 93-56

NOVEMBER 16, 2025 • Associated Press

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