University of Portland Athletics

MARIBYRNONG COLLEGE: Triplett has represented Victoria on state teams at the Under-18 and Under-20 Australian National Championships… helped Victoria win the Gold Medal at the 2019 School Sport Australia (SSA) National Championships in the U-18 division.. the previous year, he earned All-Australian Team honors at the SSA National Championships… led Maribyrnong to a Bronze Medal at the 2018 Australia School Championships for the Under-20, Division I level… recruitment picked up when he attended the NCAA's College Basketball Academy in Houston in the summer of 2019 and was a part of the Aussie Prospects team that competed in the AAU circuit… played club ball for the Keilor Thunder and led the team to the 2016 National Junior Classic Championship.

PERSONAL: Born Oct. 19, 2001 in Melbourne, Australia.

COACH PORTER ON TRIPLETT: "Zac is a skilled guard that has a passion for the game. He has competed at a high level in Australia and already possesses an elite skill with his ability to shoot the ball from the perimeter. He has a strong all-around game that will only get better as he gets stronger. Additionally, Zac will be a great fit for our campus, community and program culture."

TRIPLETT ON PICKING PORTLAND: "I chose Portland because it is a very nice school in a highly competitive conference. The campus and city of Portland is a nice location and similar to home. I'm looking forward to the opportunity to learn and develop my game, while getting a great education and a great school."