Viking basketball adds transfer Renado Parker for 2011-12

Portland State men’s basketball has added Renado Parker to the team for winter term. Parker, who transferred to PSU from the University of Idaho, will be eligible for competition at the end of fall term 2011.

Parker, a 6-foot-5 forward, comes to PSU after an outstanding high school and junior college career. He attended Kentridge High School in Washington, lettering four seasons. Parker was named the Washington 4A Player of the Year as a senior. He was a first team All-Conference selection for three seasons and league MVP as a senior, finishing his career as Kentridge’s all-time leading scorer.

At North Idaho Junior College, Parker led the team to a 54-9 record over two seasons, twice winning Scenic West Athletic Conference titles. He was the SWAC Most Valuable Player as a freshman, averaging 14.7 points, 6.5 rebounds and shooting .595 from the field. Parker was a teammate of current Viking guard Melvin Jones that season.

As a sophomore, Parker earned All-SWAC honors for a second time, averaging 13.8 points, 5.3 rebounds and shooting .521 from the floor.

Parker signed with the University of Idaho and attended last fall term, but did not participate in basketball. He transferred to PSU for winter term and has two years of eligibility remaining. He must sit out one full academic year as per NCAA transfer regulations.

“Renado brings an inside presence as a back-to-the-basket player,” said Viking coach Tyler Geving. “He can score in the paint, has a strong body and is a good rebounder.

“He is also another kid from the Seattle area where we try to have a strong presence in recruiting.”

Parker is one of four players scheduled to join Portland State for the 2011–12 season. Geving signed three during the early signing period, including Jerron Smith from Federal Way, Wash. ?