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NCAA Basketball Recruiting: Analyzing 2019 forward Kenyon Martin Jr.’s 8 finalists

By Tristan Freeman

NASHVILLE, TN - MARCH 18: Head coach Mick Cronin of the Cincinnati Bearcats reacts against the Nevada Wolf Pack during the first half in the second round of the 2018 Men's NCAA Basketball Tournament at Bridgestone Arena on March 18, 2018 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Frederick Breedon/Getty Images)
NASHVILLE, TN - MARCH 18: Head coach Mick Cronin of the Cincinnati Bearcats reacts against the Nevada Wolf Pack during the first half in the second round of the 2018 Men's NCAA Basketball Tournament at Bridgestone Arena on March 18, 2018 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Frederick Breedon/Getty Images) /
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14Jan 1999: Kenyon Martin #4 of the Cincinnati Bearcats watches during the game against the UNCC 49ers at Halton Arena in Charlotte, North Carolina. UNCC defeated Cincinnati 62-60. Mandatory Credit: Craig Jones /Allsport
14Jan 1999: Kenyon Martin #4 of the Cincinnati Bearcats watches during the game against the UNCC 49ers at Halton Arena in Charlotte, North Carolina. UNCC defeated Cincinnati 62-60. Mandatory Credit: Craig Jones /Allsport /

Kenyon Martin Sr. was an All-American big man nearly 20 years ago while at Cincinnati. Will that be the school that his son and 2019 recruit Kenyon Martin Jr. lands at?

Back in 1996, a young man named Kenyon Martin suited up to play for Bob Huggins and Cincinnati Basketball. He gradually progressed each season as a scorer and player overall, before ending up as the best player in the country as a senior.

Martin averaged 18.9 ppg and 9.7 rpg in 2000, winning Conference USA Player of the Year, as well as the Wooden and Naismith Award. He’s considered the best pure rebounder in program history and established his legacy at Cincinnati.

Now it’s his son, Kenyon Martin Jr.’s turn. He’s listed as a three-star recruit for the 2019 class and ranked No. 153 overall according to 247SportsComposite. The Sierra Canyon product is a bit undersized as a 6’6 power forward but like his father uses his strength and physicality to overcome that flaw.

When it comes to his recruitment, Martin has listed his eight finalists – Nevada, Oregon State, Georgetown, Oklahoma, Florida State, West Virginia, Memphis, and Cincinnati. The Bearcats and the Mountaineers stand out because of the program’s connections with his father but the other schools have plenty to offer themselves.

The purpose of this piece is to look at how Martin Jr. would fit with each respective team in terms of playing style, projected minutes and winning potential. While there may be favorites amongst this group of teams, they might not be the most suitable situation.

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