PORTLAND, Ore. - Former Portland CC men's basketball athlete CJ Appleton is an assistant professor at Duke University's Sanford School of Public Policy.

Appleton was the captain of the NWAC Tournament Championship squad that won the first ever title for the Panthers in 2013-14.

Read about his journey at the link below!

CJ Appleton Story

by By Matt LoJacono // August 29, 2025