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Bill Martin
Personal information
Born (1962-08-16) August 16, 1962 (age 61)
Washington, D.C.
Nationality American
High school McKinley (Washington, D.C.)
Listed height 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)
Listed weight 205 lb (93 kg)
Career information
College Georgetown (1981–1985)
NBA Draft 1985 / Round: 2 / Pick: 26th overall
Selected by the Indiana Pacers
Pro career 1985–1995
Career history
1985–1986 Indiana Pacers
1986–1987 Cincinnati Slammers
1987 New York Knicks
1987 Staten Island Stallions
1987 Phoenix Suns
1988–1989 Philips Milano
1989 Columbus Horizon
1989–1991 La Crosse Catbirds
1994–1995 Rockford Lightning
Career highlights and awards
  • NCAA champion (1984)
  • Second-team All-Big East (1985)
  • Second-team Parade All-American (1981)

William Martin (born August 16, 1962) is an American former professional basketball player. He was a 6'7" (201 cm) 205 lb (93 kg) forward and played collegiately at Georgetown University from 1981–85.

Martin was selected with the 2nd pick of the second round in the 1985 NBA draft by the Indiana Pacers. He played 66 games for them in 1985-86, averaging 5.0 points, 1.9 rebounds and 0.8 assists per game. In his second and third seasons he played with the New York Knicks and Phoenix Suns, respectively. He was married to Janice Jackson and had a son, Christopher Martin who played at St. Patrick’s and later played at Marshall University. Christopher transferred to Mount Saint Mary’s. He finished his collegiate career at Savannah State University. Chris has his own business, CMartyfit. Bill married Jacki Carter in 2002 and had a daughter.

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