Kenyon Martin Jr.
.jpg) Martin at the Drew League in June 2019 | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | January 6, 2001 West Hills, California |
| Nationality | American |
| Listed height | 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) |
| Listed weight | 215 lb (98 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | |
| Position | Power forward |
| Stats at NBA.com | |
| Stats at Basketball-Reference.com | |
Kenyon Lee Martin Jr. (born January 6, 2001) is an American basketball player who attended IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida.
High school career
A three-star recruit from Sierra Canyon School in Los Angeles, Martin played alongside Scotty Pippen Jr. and Cassius Stanley. Martin averaged 16.7 points and 9.8 rebounds per game for the back-to-back California Open Division champions.[1]
Martin originally committed to play collegiately for Vanderbilt before opting for a postgraduate year at IMG Academy.[2] He averaged 20 points and eight rebounds per game at IMG Academy, drawing praise for his athleticism.[3] Martin scored 37 points at the National Prep Showcase and demonstrated an improved jump shot.[4]
Martin declared for the 2020 NBA draft in March 2020.[2]
Personal life
Martin is the son of Kenyon Martin, who was selected first overall in the 2000 NBA draft and played in the NBA for 15 years.[2]
References
- ^ Spears, Marc (July 9, 2019). "How Kenyon Martin is supporting his son's decision to skip college and go pro". The Undefeated. Retrieved March 27, 2020.
- ^ a b c Bumbaca, Chris (March 25, 2020). "Kenyon Martin Jr., son of former No. 1 overall pick, declares for 2020 NBA Draft". USA Today. Retrieved March 27, 2020.
- ^ Wojnarowski, Adrian (March 24, 2020). "Kenyon Martin Jr., son of longtime NBA player, declares for draft". ESPN. Retrieved March 27, 2020.
- ^ Daniels, Evan (November 29, 2019). "Kenyon Martin Jr. and his father discuss the professional path". 247 Sports. Retrieved March 27, 2020.
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