Kevin Martin (basketball, born 1975)
Personal information | |
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Born | August 2, 1975 |
Nationality | American |
Listed height | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) |
Listed weight | 185 lb (84 kg) |
Career information | |
High school | Westerville North (Westerville, Ohio) |
College |
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undrafted | |
Playing career | 1999–2000 |
Position | Small forward |
Number | 12 |
Career history | |
1999–2000 | Äänekosken Huima |
Career highlights and awards | |
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Kevin Martin (born August 2, 1975) is an American former basketball player. He was the Big South Conference Player of the Year in 1999 as a collegian at the University of North Carolina at Asheville and played professionally in Finland.
Martin, a 6'5" forward from Westerville, Ohio, teamed with Shaun Stonerook to lead Westerville North High School to the 1994 Ohio Division I state championship.[1] From there, Martin committed to walk-on at nearby Ohio State University. As a walk-on, Martin played a bigger role than expected, averaging 16.1 minutes and 7.6 points per game and even started four games for the Buckeyes in the 1994–95 season. In the offseason, Martin chose to transfer to a school where he could expect more playing time, ultimately settling on UNC Asheville.[2]
At Asheville, Martin enjoyed a standout career under coach
After going undrafted in the 1999 NBA draft, Martin played the 1999–2000 season with Äänekosken Huima in Finland. For the season he averaged 17.5 points and 6.3 rebounds per game.[4]
He is currently the head boys basketball coach at Westerville Central High School in Westerville, Ohio and the former coach of Johnstown-Monroe High School in Johnstown, Ohio.
References
- ^ Hennen, Scott (August 1, 2012). "Westerville North title aided by 'no whistle'". ThisWeekSports.com. Retrieved September 27, 2013.
- ^ Pfeiffer, Bill (July 19, 2000). "Martin Hasn't Let His Career Finnish". Northwest Columbus News. Retrieved September 27, 2013.
- ^ "Bulldogs Start Three-Game Road Trip at #7 Ohio State". UNC Asheville Bulldogs. December 14, 2012. Retrieved September 27, 2013.
- ^ "Kevin Martin profile" (in Finnish). Korisliiga. Retrieved September 27, 2013.