Portland’s gritty guard with a proven spark
Xavier Hallinan’s best-known Portland season came in 2016-17, when the Portland native and walk-on burst into a bigger role, averaging 10.7 points during a four-game stretch and twice topping his career high with 12 and 17 points, including a 40-minute effort in a WCC Tournament win over San Diego. He’s a scrappy, energy-first guard who earned minutes by making winning plays, not just filling a box score. If you want a fearless local guard with toughness, feel, and “next-man-up” vibes, Hallinan fits the bill.
