Jeff Martin (basketball) facts for kids
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | January 14, 1967 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 | |
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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).
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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
In Spanish: Jeff Martin (baloncestista) para niños
