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Jeff Martin
Personal information
Born (1967-01-14) January 14, 1967 (age 58)
Cherry Valley, Arkansas, U.S.
High school Cross County
(Cherry Valley, Arkansas)
Listed height 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Listed weight 195 lb (88 kg)
Career information
College Murray State (1985–1989)
NBA Draft 1989 / Round: 2 / Pick: 31st overall
Selected by the Los Angeles Clippers
Pro career 1989–2001
Career history
1989–1991 Los Angeles Clippers
1991–1992 Grand Rapids Hoops
1992 Scani Venezia
1992–1993 Banco Natwest Zaragoza
1993–1994 Grand Rapids Hoops
1994 CRO Lyon Basket
1994–1995 Strasbourg IG
1995–1996 Baloncesto Salamanca
1996 Baloncesto Fuenlabrada
1997 Besançon BCD
1997–1998 Ciudad de Huelva
1998–1999 Grand Rapids Hoops
1999–2000 Las Vegas Silver Bandits
2000–2001 Montpellier
Career highlights and awards
  • 3× All-CBA Second Team (1992, 1994, 1999)
  • 2× OVC Player of the Year (1988, 1989)
  • No. 15 retired by Murray State Racers

Jeffery Allen Martin, born on January 14, 1967, is a former professional basketball player from the United States. He was a talented shooting guard, standing 6 feet 5 inches tall. Jeff Martin was chosen by the Los Angeles Clippers in the 1989 NBA draft. He played for two seasons in the National Basketball Association (NBA).

College Basketball Journey

Jeff Martin played college basketball at Murray State University. He was a standout player there.

Olympic Team Invitation

In 1988, Jeff Martin made history for Murray State and the Ohio Valley Conference. He was invited to try out for the U.S. Basketball Team for the Olympic Games. This was a big deal because it was the last time professional players were not allowed on the team. Even though he didn't make the final team, his performance really impressed many people.

College Achievements

In 1989, Jeff Martin was named an All-American, which means he was recognized as one of the best college players in the country. His jersey number, 15, was also retired by Murray State. This is a special honor given to players who have made a huge impact on their team. He is still the all-time leading scorer for the Murray State men's basketball program, with an amazing 2,484 points!

Professional Career Highlights

Jeff Martin played in the NBA from 1989 to 1991. During his time in the NBA, he averaged about 7 points and 2 rebounds per game over 143 regular season games.

Playing in Europe and the CBA

After playing in the NBA, Jeff Martin moved to Europe to continue his basketball career. He played for several teams there, including Scaini Venezia in Italy and Natwest Zaragoza in Spain. He also played for Baloncesto Salamanca and Baloncesto Fuenlabrada in Spain, and Besançon Basket and Montpellier Basket in France.

He also returned to the U.S. at times to play in other leagues. He played in the Continental Basketball Association (CBA) mostly for the Grand Rapids Hoops. He was recognized as one of the best players in the CBA. He was chosen for the All-CBA Second Team three times: in 1992, 1994, and 1999.

See also

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