Jarell Martin

Martin in the [[2013 McDonald's All-American Boys Game|thumb|left|upright]]

As one of the top prospects in the country, Martin was selected as a McDonald's All-American, the first for LSU head coach Johnny Jones. Martin was also the winner of the 2013 Mr. Basketball award given annually by the Louisiana Sports Writers Association to the top player in the state of Louisiana.

Considered a five-star recruit by ESPN.com, Martin was listed as the No. 3 power forward and the No. 11 player in the nation in 2013.{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/college-sports/basketball/recruiting/player/_/id/138383/jarrell-martin|title=Jarell Martin Recruiting Profile|work=ESPN.com|access-date=September 3, 2015}}

File:Jarell Martin shooting free throw.jpg in 2015]]

Martin started 25 of LSU's 34 games and averaged 10.3 points, 4.6 rebounds and 26.2 minutes per game. He ranked ninth in the SEC among freshmen in scoring, and seventh among SEC freshmen in rebounding. He averaged 11.4 points per game in SEC action with 12 of his 18 double figure scoring games coming in SEC play. For his performance, Martin was selected to the SEC All-Freshman Team.

As a sophomore, Martin led LSU with 16.9 points per game and increased his rebounding to 9.2 per game. He had a career-high 28 points against Florida on February 21. He had 15 double-doubles and helped lead the Tigers to the NCAA Tournament.{{cite news|last1=Rosetta|first1=Randy|title=Former LSU forward Jarell Martin chosen in the 1st round by Memphis|url=http://www.nola.com/lsu/index.ssf/2015/06/former_lsu_forward_jarell_mart.html|access-date=June 27, 2015|work=The Times-Picayune|date=June 25, 2015}}

On March 25, 2015, Martin declared for the NBA draft, forgoing his final two years of college eligibility.{{cite web | url=http://www.cbssports.com/collegebasketball/eye-on-college-basketball/25121972/lsu-forward-jarell-martin-officially-declares-for-2015-nba-draft|title=LSU forward Jarell Martin officially declares for 2015 NBA Draft|work=CBSSports.com|date=March 25, 2015|access-date=September 3, 2015}} He was projected as a second-round pick.{{cite web|last=Mickles|first=Sheldon|title=LSU forwards Mickey, Martin projected as second-round picks|work=Baton Rouge Advocate|date=February 10, 2015|url=http://theadvocate.com/sports/lsu/11532363-123/lsus-jordan-mickey-jarell-martin|access-date=February 10, 2015|archive-date=March 4, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304202715/http://theadvocate.com/sports/lsu/11532363-123/lsus-jordan-mickey-jarell-martin|url-status=dead}}

On June 25, 2015, Martin was selected with the 25th overall pick in the 2015 NBA draft by the Memphis Grizzlies.{{cite web|url=http://www.nba.com/grizzlies/news/grizzlies-select-jarell-martin-150625|title=Grizzlies select Jarell Martin in 2015 NBA Draft|work=NBA.com|date=June 25, 2015|access-date=June 27, 2015}} Four days later, he revealed that a stress fracture in his foot would prevent him from playing in the Summer League.{{cite web|url=http://www.nba.com/2015/news/06/29/grizzlies-jarell-martin-injury.ap/|title=Grizzlies' Martin says he has stress fracture in his foot|work=NBA.com|date=June 29, 2015|access-date=September 2, 2015}} Despite the injury, he signed his rookie scale contract with the Grizzlies on July 10.{{cite web|url=http://www.nba.com/grizzlies/news/jarell-martin-signs-150710|title=Memphis Grizzlies sign Jarell Martin|work=NBA.com|date=July 10, 2015|access-date=July 11, 2015}} Less than two months later, Martin sustained another foot injury, this time fracturing his left foot after colliding with another player during a workout.{{cite web|url=http://www.nba.com/grizzlies/news/jarell-martin-injury-update-150902|title=Grizzlies forward Jarell Martin injury update|work=NBA.com|date=September 2, 2015|access-date=September 2, 2015}} On December 18, he made his NBA debut in the Grizzlies' 97–88 loss to the Dallas Mavericks.{{cite web|url=http://www.nba.com/games/20151218/MEMDAL/gameinfo.html|title=Nowitzki scores 20, leads Mavericks past Grizzlies 97-88|work=NBA.com|date=December 18, 2015|access-date=December 22, 2015}} His minutes increased post All-Star break thanks to multiple injured teammates. Having scored eight points total in his NBA career up until March 7, 2016, Martin had 15 of his career-high 16 points in the first half of the Grizzlies' 116–96 loss to the Boston Celtics on March 9.{{cite web|url=http://www.nba.com/games/20160309/MEMBOS/gameinfo.html|title=Celtics win 14th straight at home, beat Grizzlies 116-96|work=NBA.com|date=March 9, 2016|access-date=March 10, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160310104151/http://www.nba.com/games/20160309/MEMBOS/gameinfo.html|archive-date=March 10, 2016|url-status=dead}} During his rookie season, he had multiple assignments to the Iowa Energy, the Grizzlies' D-League affiliate.{{cite web|url=http://gleague.nba.com/all-time-nba-assignments/|title=All-Time NBA Assignments|work=NBA.com|access-date=July 19, 2017}}

On October 30, 2016, Martin made his first career start,{{cite web|url=http://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/basketball/news/grizzlies-jarell-martin-will-play-and-start-sunday/|title=Grizzlies' Jarell Martin: Will play and start Sunday|work=CBSSports.com|date=October 30, 2016|access-date=October 31, 2016}} recording four points and five rebounds in 19 minutes in a 112–103 overtime win over the Washington Wizards.{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/nba/boxscore?gameId=400899489|title=Wizards vs. Grizzlies – Box Score|work=ESPN.com|date=October 30, 2016|access-date=October 31, 2016}} On November 28, 2016, he posted his first career double-double with 11 points and 12 rebounds in a 104–85 loss to the Charlotte Hornets.{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=400899707|title=Walker and Lamb lead Hornets past Grizzlies, 104-85|work=ESPN.com|date=November 28, 2016|access-date=November 29, 2016}} During the 2016–17 season, he had multiple assignments to the Iowa Energy.

In November 2017, Martin had three assignments to the Memphis Hustle.{{cite web |title=Jarell Martin Player Profile, Cleveland Cavaliers - RealGM |url=https://basketball.realgm.com/player/Jarell-Martin/Summary/41442 |website=basketball.realgm.com |access-date=20 October 2024 |language=en}} During the 2017–18 campaign, Martin played in 73 games (36 starts) for the Grizzlies, averaging 7.7 points, 4.4 rebounds and 1.0 assists in 22.7 minutes per game. He scored in double figures 23 times, including a career-high 20 points on December 27 against the Los Angeles Lakers. Martin led (or tied) the Grizzlies in scoring once, in rebounding four times and in assists once. He pulled down 10+ rebounds five times, including a career-high 14 boards on March 28 against the Portland Trail Blazers, and recorded two double-doubles.

On July 23, 2018, Martin and cash considerations were traded to the Orlando Magic in exchange for Dakari Johnson and the draft rights to Tyler Harvey.{{cite web|url=https://www.nba.com/magic/news/magic-acquire-jarell-martin-and-cash-considerations-grizzlies|title=Magic Acquire Jarell Martin and Cash Considerations From Grizzlies|work=NBA.com|date=July 23, 2018|access-date=July 23, 2018}} With the Magic in the 2018–19 season, he played in 42 games (one start) and averaged 2.7 points and 1.7 rebounds in 7.8 minutes per game.

On August 16, 2019, Martin signed with the Cleveland Cavaliers.{{Cite web|url=https://www.rotoworld.com/basketball/nba/player/30181/jarell-martin|title=Jarell Martin - Cleveland Cavaliers - NBA|website=Rotoworld.com|language=en|access-date=2019-09-30}} He was waived by the Cavaliers on October 19, 2019.{{Cite web|url=https://www.cleveland.com/cavs/2019/10/cleveland-cavaliers-waive-jarell-martin-and-marques-bolden-keep-two-open-roster-spotsfor-now.html|title = Cleveland Cavaliers waive Jarell Martin and Marques Bolden, keep two open roster spots ... For now|date = 19 October 2019}}

On December 5, 2019, Martin joined the Shenzhen Aviators of the Chinese Basketball Association (CBA) to replace Shabazz Muhammad.{{cite web |title=官宣：深圳用贾雷尔-马丁替换沙巴兹-穆罕默德 |url=https://sports.cctv.com/2019/12/05/ARTITfe6aYojlvJsq8LYbn2n191205.shtml |publisher=央视网 |access-date=22 September 2024 |date=5 December 2019}} On January 14, 2020, he was replaced by Allerik Freeman.{{cite web |title=CBA官方同意深圳队更换外援！弗里曼替换马丁 |url=https://sports.sina.com.cn/basketball/cba/2020-01-14/doc-iihnzahk4146247.shtml |publisher=新浪体育 |access-date=22 September 2024 |date=14 January 2020}}

On February 1, 2020, Martin was acquired by the Rio Grande Valley Vipers of the NBA G League.{{cite news |title=Vipers Add Jarell Martin in Three-Team Trade |url=https://www.oursportscentral.com/services/releases/vipers-add-jarell-martin-in-three-team-trade/n-5595103 |access-date=20 October 2024 |work=OurSports Central |date=1 February 2020 |language=en}}

On December 2, 2020, Martin signed a one-season (plus option) contract with the Sydney Kings of the Australian National Basketball League (NBL).{{cite web |title=Sydney Sign Former First Round Pick Jarell Martin |url=https://nbl.com.au/news/sydney-sign-former-first-round-pick-jarell-martin |website=NBL.com.au |access-date=December 2, 2020 |date=December 2, 2020}} He averaged 18 points and seven rebounds per game during the 2020–21 season.{{cite web |title=Jarell Martin Returns to Sydney for NBL22 |url=https://nbl.com.au/news/jarell-martin-returns-to-sydney-for-nbl22 |website=NBL.com.au |access-date=June 26, 2021 |date=June 26, 2021}}

On June 26, 2021, Martin recommitted to the Kings for the 2021–22 NBL season. He helped the Kings win the NBL championship in May 2022.{{cite web|url=https://nbl.com.au/news/kings-win-first-championship-in-17-years-with-record-crowd|title=Kings Win First Championship in 17 Years with Record Crowd|work=NBL.com.au|date=May 11, 2022|access-date=May 11, 2022}}

File:2022-12-22 ALBA Berlin gegen Maccabi Tel Aviv B.C. (EuroLeague 2022-23) by Sandro Halank–075.jpg in 2022]]

On July 4, 2022, Martin signed a two-year deal with Maccabi Tel Aviv of the Israeli Premier League.{{cite news|url=https://sportando.basketball/en/maccabi-playtika-tel-aviv-officially-announced-jarell-martin/|title=Maccabi Playtika Tel Aviv officially announced Jarell Martin|work=sportando.basketball|date=July 4, 2022|access-date=July 4, 2022|last1=Maggi |first1=Alessandro }} In 38 EuroLeague games, he averaged 7.2 points and 3.5 rebounds in 19 minutes per contest. His contract was terminated on July 17, 2023.{{cite news|url=https://www.eurohoops.net/en/euroleague/1530390/dimitris-agravanis-jarell-martin-panathinaikos-maccabi-tel-aviv-euroleague/|title=Dimitris Agravanis and Jarell Martin leaves Panathinaikos and Maccabi Tel Aviv|work=eurohoops.net|date=July 17, 2023|access-date=August 1, 2024}}{{cite news|url=https://basketnews.com/news-192133-jarell-martin-and-maccabi-officially-separate-paths.html|title=Jarell Martin and Maccabi officially separate paths|work=basketnews.com|date=July 17, 2023|access-date=August 1, 2024}}

On July 20, 2023, Martin signed with Galatasaray Ekmas of the Basketbol Süper Ligi (BSL).{{Cite web|url=https://www.galatasaray.org/haber/basketbol/erkek-basketbol/jarell-martin-galatasaray-nefte/53577|title=Jarell Martin Galatasaray Nef'te!|last=|first=|date=July 20, 2023|website=|publisher=Galatasaray S.K.|language=tr|access-date=July 20, 2023}} In December 2023, he suffered a patellar tendon rupture in his right knee during a round 11 BSL game.{{cite news |title=Murcia addresses injuries with the addition of Marko Todorovic |url=https://www.eurohoops.net/en/fiba-champions-league/1596312/marko-todorovic-signs-with-murcia-basketball-champions-league/ |access-date=11 September 2024 |work=Eurohoops |date=13 December 2023 |language=en}}

On August 1, 2024, Martin signed with the Adelaide 36ers for the 2024–25 NBL season.{{cite news|url=https://www.adelaide36ers.com/news/martin-signs-on-for-nbl25-season|title=Martin signs on for NBL25 season|work=adelaide36ers.com|date=August 1, 2024|access-date=August 1, 2024}} Having recovered from his patellar tendon injury, but dealt with a foot complaint during the pre-season that ruled him out until November 2024.{{cite news |title=Adelaide 36ers sign NBA veteran Montrezl Harrell |url=https://www.espn.com/nbl/story/_/id/41211811/nbl-adelaide-36ers-sign-nba-veteran-montrezl-harrell-olgun-ulug |access-date=11 September 2024 |work=ESPN.com |date=11 September 2024 |language=en}}

On March 10, 2025, Martin signed with the Suwon KT Sonicboom of the Korean Basketball League, replacing Jordan Morgan.{{cite web |title=[단독] ‘모건 아웃’ kt, 유럽·호주서 활약한 ‘NBA 출신’ 마틴 일시 대체 영입…“6R부터 출전 가능” |url=https://www.mksports.co.kr/news/sports/11259792 |website=MK스포츠 |access-date=March 10, 2025 |date=March 10, 2025}}{{cite web |title=‘모건 발목 부상’ KT, 일시 대체 외국선수 마틴 영입···6라운드 9경기 소화 예정 |url=https://jumpball.co.kr/news/newsview.php?ncode=1065616944786499 |website=점프볼 |access-date=March 12, 2025 |date=March 11, 2025}} On March 19, the team completed the registration.{{cite web |title=‘2위 경쟁 기폭제 역할 할까?’ KT 새 외국선수 마틴, KBL 등록 완료···SK 상대로 첫 출격 |url=https://jumpball.co.kr/news/newsview.php?ncode=1065577650790977 |website=점프볼 |access-date=March 19, 2025 |date=March 19, 2025}} On March 24, he was ruled out for the remainder of the 2024–25 season after suffering a stress fracture in his toe,{{cite web |title=[부상] ‘끊이지 않는 부상악령’ KT 마틴, 발가락 피로골절로 시즌 아웃···새 외국선수 영입은 미정 |url=https://jumpball.co.kr/news/newsview.php?ncode=1065599909871687 |website=점프볼 |access-date=March 25, 2025 |date=March 24, 2025}} and was replaced by Derek Culver.{{cite web |title=KT, 일시 대체 외국선수로 1998년생 208cm 센터 컬버 합류…"다음 달 3일 출전 목표" |url=https://jumpball.co.kr/news/newsview.php?ncode=1065597771813690 |website=점프볼 |access-date=March 26, 2025 |date=March 26, 2025}}

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| style="text-align:left;"| {{nbay|2015}}

| style="text-align:left;"| Memphis

| 27 || 0 || 14.1 || .466 || .000 || .726 || 3.2 || .6 || .3 || .3 || 5.7

|-

| style="text-align:left;"| {{nbay|2016}}

| style="text-align:left;"| Memphis

| 42 || 3 || 13.3 || .384 || .360 || .800 || 3.9 || .2 || .4 || .2 || 3.9

|-

| style="text-align:left;"| {{nbay|2017}}

| style="text-align:left;"| Memphis

| 73 || 36 || 22.8 || .446 || .347 || .767 || 4.4 || 1.0 || .5 || .7 || 7.7

|-

| style="text-align:left;"| {{nbay|2018}}

| style="text-align:left;"| Orlando

| 42 || 1 || 7.8 || .413 || .351 || .818 || 1.7 || .4 || .1 || .2 || 2.7

|- class="sortbottom"

| style="text-align:center;" colspan="2"| Career

| 184 || 40 || 15.9 || .434 || .346 || .766 || 3.5 || .6 || .4 || .4 || 5.4

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| style="text-align:left;"| 2016

| style="text-align:left;"| Memphis

| 2 || 0 || 23.0 || .375 || .000 || .500 || 3.5 || .5 || 1.5 || .0 || 4.5

|-

| style="text-align:left;"| 2017

| style="text-align:left;"| Memphis

| 3 || 0 || 3.3 || .333 || .000 || .000 || 1.3 || .0 || .3 || .0 || 0.7

|- class="sortbottom"

| style="text-align:center;" colspan="2"| Career

| 5 || 0 || 11.2 || .364 || .000 || .500 || 2.2 || .2 || .8 || .0 || 2.2

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| style="text-align:left;"| 2013–14

| style="text-align:left;"| LSU

| 32 || 25 || 26.2 || .471 || .333 || .689 || 4.6 || .9 || .8 || .7 || 10.3

|-

| style="text-align:left;"| 2014–15

| style="text-align:left;"| LSU

| 33 || 32 || 35.1 || .509 || .269 || .690 || 9.2 || 1.8 || 1.2 || .7 || 16.9

|- class="sortbottom"

| style="text-align:center;" colspan="2"| Career

| 65 || 57 || 30.7 || .494 || .308 || .689 || 6.9 || 1.4 || 1.0 || .7 || 13.7

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