Kevin Martin Declares for NBA Draft

AlejandroSosa · 03-17-2004, 02:43 PM

March 17, 2004
CULLOWHEE, N.C. (AP) -- Western Carolina junior guard Kevin Martin submitted his name for the NBA draft Wednesday.

Martin, who finished the season ranked second in the nation in scoring after averaging 24.9 points a game, will not sign with an agent and keep his option open of returning for his senior season.

``I feel that this is the right time for me to seize this opportunity,'' Martin said.

Martin ranks fourth on Western Carolina's all-time scoring list with 1,838 career points.

His big moments this season were a 44-point performance in a loss to Georgia and 33 points in a win over Arkansas.

Those games were apparently enough to convince Martin to see where he stacks up in summer tryouts with NBA teams.

``Kevin has always had a dream to play in the NBA and it is his decision at this time to test those waters,'' Western Carolina coach Steve Shurina said. ``It is too early to tell if his timing is right and we are keeping the door wide open for his return. I have always said that Kevin Martin will be an NBA pick.

``The question is, will the NBA be ready for Kevin at this time?''

rkmsuf · 03-17-2004, 02:48 PM

Never heard of him...

Groundhog · 03-17-2004, 10:50 PM

I've heard of him vaguely (namely the 44-point performance). *shrug* sounds like a second rounder to me.

Alf · 03-18-2004, 05:24 AM

An article talking about a basket-ball prospect not mentionning is size : something missing here.

Also, if he is a guard, how reliable is he from the 3pt line ?

AlejandroSosa · 03-18-2004, 08:11 AM

I've seen him play, and he's pretty good.. I'll try to fill in the blanks here. He is listed at 6'7" and 185 pounds. This year, he shot 47.4% on FGs, 33.6% on 3FGs, and 81.7% on FTs. So he has the size and the shooting ability, he won't have the exposure from the NCAA tournament though, as his team finished at 13-15. Still, with a good pre-draft workout, I could see him maybe going late first round.. who knows though.

HornedFrog Purple · 03-18-2004, 08:22 AM

I had to read this again as I thought it said Kelvin Martin.

03-17-2004, 02:48 PM	#2
rkmsuf Head Coach Join Date: Dec 2001	Never heard of him... __________________ "Don't you have homes?" -- Judge Smales

03-17-2004, 10:50 PM	#3
Groundhog Coordinator Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Sydney, Australia	I've heard of him vaguely (namely the 44-point performance). shrug sounds like a second rounder to me. __________________ Politics, n. Strife of interests masquerading as a contest of principles. --Ambrose Bierce

03-18-2004, 05:24 AM	#4
Alf Pro Starter Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Rennes, France	An article talking about a basket-ball prospect not mentionning is size : something missing here. Also, if he is a guard, how reliable is he from the 3pt line ? __________________ FOFL - GML - IHOF - FranceStats

03-18-2004, 08:22 AM	#6
HornedFrog Purple Hattrick Moderator Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Fort Worthless, Tx	I had to read this again as I thought it said Kelvin Martin. __________________ King of All FOFC Media!!! IHOF: Fort Worthless Fury- 2004 AOC Deep South Champions (not acknowledged via conspiracy)

03-18-2004, 08:11 AM	#5
AlejandroSosa n00b Join Date: Mar 2004	I've seen him play, and he's pretty good.. I'll try to fill in the blanks here. He is listed at 6'7" and 185 pounds. This year, he shot 47.4% on FGs, 33.6% on 3FGs, and 81.7% on FTs. So he has the size and the shooting ability, he won't have the exposure from the NCAA tournament though, as his team finished at 13-15. Still, with a good pre-draft workout, I could see him maybe going late first round.. who knows though.

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