Hassan Martin

Hassan Martin (born November 12, 1995) is an American professional basketball player for Shimane Susanoo Magic of the Japanese B.League.

Hassan Martin
Martin with Crvena zvezda in November 2022
No. 12 – Shimane Susanoo Magic
PositionCenter / power forward
LeagueB.League
Personal information
Born (1995-11-22) November 22, 1995
Staten Island, New York, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)
Listed weight240 lb (109 kg)
Career information
High schoolCurtis (Staten Island, New York)
CollegeRhode Island (2013–2017)
NBA draft2017: undrafted
Playing career2017–present
Career history
2017–2018Ryukyu Golden Kings
2018Bayreuth
2019–2020Budućnost
2020–2022Olympiacos
2022–2023Crvena zvezda
2023-presentShimane Susanoo Magic
Career highlights and awards

College career

Martin averaged 6.3 points per game as a freshman at Rhode Island and increased his scoring rate to 11.4 points per game as a sophomore. As a junior, Martin posted 12.0 points per game.[1] As a senior, Martin averaged 13.6 points, 6.8 rebounds and 2.4 blocks per game. He was a big part of the first Rams team to reach the NCAA Tournament since 1999. He was twice named Atlantic 10 Defensive Player of the Year.[2] He was named to the All-Atlantic 10 Second Team as a senior despite missing five games with an injury and being limited for several more.[3]

Professional career

After going undrafted in 2017, he played for the Orlando Magic in the Summer League.[2] He signed with the Ryukyu Golden Kings of the Japanese league, where he became one of the leading scorers and drew praise for his athleticism.[1]

In 2018, Martin signed a deal with Medi Bayreuth of the German BBL.

On June 27, 2019, he has signed a contract with Budućnost VOLI of the ABA League.[4]

On June 30, 2020, Martin signed a two-year deal with Greek powerhouse Olympiacos of the EuroLeague.[5]

On July 9, 2022, Martin signed a two-year contract with Serbian club Crvena zvezda of the EuroLeague.[6][7]

On June 29, 2023, Martin signed with Japanese club Shimane Susanoo Magic.

Career achievements and awards
Individual

References
  1. Odeven, Ed (December 7, 2017). "Rookie standout Hassan Martin says defensive focus fuels Ryukyu's success". Japan Times. Retrieved April 20, 2018.
  2. Braziller, Zach (June 23, 2017). "How undrafted Staten Island native kept his NBA dream alive". New York Post. Retrieved April 20, 2018.
  3. Braziller, Zach (March 15, 2017). "Hassan Martin got his impossible ending — just like Dan Hurley said". New York Post. Retrieved April 20, 2018.
  4. Carchia, Emiliano (June 27, 2019). "Hassan Martin signs with Buducnost". Sportando. Retrieved June 27, 2019.
  5. Borghesan, Ennio Terrasi (June 30, 2020). "Olympiacos announces Hassan Martin". Sportando. Retrieved June 30, 2020.
  6. "Hasan Martin novo pojačanje Crvene zvezde!". kkcrvenazvezda.rs. 9 July 2022. Retrieved 9 July 2022.
  7. "Zvanično: Hasan Martin novi centar Crvene zvezde". mozzartsport.com. Retrieved 9 July 2022.
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