Maurice Martin

Maurice "Mo" Martin (born July 2, 1964) is a retired American basketball player. He played at Saint Joseph's University from 1982 to 1986[1] and was an Associated Press honorable mention All-American in his senior year. The 1986 Atlantic 10 Player of the Year,[2] he was a three-time selection to both the All-Conference team and the All-Big 5 squad. He is one of five Saint Joseph's Hawks to be chosen in the first round of the NBA Draft (drafted by the Denver Nuggets, taken 16th overall) 1986 NBA Draft. Martin played two seasons in the NBA, averaging 3.0 points per game in 69 games for the Nuggets.[1] Martin was then selected by the Minnesota Timberwolves in the Expansion Draft, but never played for the team, and ended up retiring completely from the NBA at the age of just 24. He is still the only player from Sullivan County, NY to ever play in the NBA.

For the French soldier, see Maurice Martin (general).
For the French Olympic weightlifter, see Maurice Martin (weightlifter).
Maurice Martin
Personal information
Born (1964-07-02) July 2, 1964
Liberty, New York
NationalityAmerican
Listed height6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)
Listed weight200 lb (91 kg)
Career information
High schoolLiberty (Liberty, New York)
CollegeSaint Joseph's (1982–1986)
NBA draft1986 / Round: 1 / Pick: 16th overall
Selected by the Denver Nuggets
Playing career1986–1988
PositionSmall forward / Shooting guard
Number11
Career history
1986–1988Denver Nuggets
Career highlights and awards
Stats at Basketball-Reference.com
Medals
Men’s Basketball
Representing  United States
Summer Universiade
1985 Kobe National team

References
  1. "Maurice Martin". Basketball-Reference. Retrieved 2010-04-06.
  2. "Hawks win A-10 with late charge". Reading Eagle. Associated Press. 1986-03-04. Retrieved 2010-04-06.


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