Jaylen Martin is a professional basketball player with a wingspan is 6 feet 10 inches according to the NBA 2K25 Rating. Martin plays as a small forward in the NBA for the Brooklyn Nets as of October 2024. Martin didn’t attend college despite getting collegiate offers from Ole Miss, Georgetown, Texas Tech, and many others. Instead, he decided to play in the Overtime Elite League for the YNG Dreamerz. He was second in the Overtime Elite's Most Improved Player voting. Before getting defeated by the City Reapers, he led his team to the league's Championship Series.
Martin remained undrafted in the 2023 NBA draft. However, he signed a two-way contract with the New York Knicks but was later waived off in July 2023. He then joined the Westchester Knicks of the G League. In February 2024, he signed a two-way contract with the Brooklyn Nets of the NBA and the Long Island Nets of the NBA G League.
Jaylen Martin Nationality
Jaylen Martin holds American nationality. He won the 2023 NBA G League Showcase Cup Championship and was a 4-star rated recruit by both 247Sports and ESPN.
Jaylen Martin Hometown
Jaylen Martin’s hometown is Quincy, which is part of the Tallahassee, Florida, metropolitan statistical area. Martin attended Florida State University School in Tallahassee, Florida, and according to ASU+GSV Summit, he graduated from the Overtime Elite Academy in 2022.
Jaylen Martin Birthplace
Jaylen Martin was born in Quincy, Florida, United States, on January 28, 2004. He is 20 years old as of October 2024.
FAQs on Jaylen Martin
A. As per his NBA profile, Jaylen Martin weighs 216 lbs (98kg).
A. Jaylen Martin stands 6 feet 6 inches (1.98m) tall.
A. Jaylen Martin is playing for the Brooklyn Nets as of October 2024.
A. Jaylen Martin's jersey number is 16 in Brooklyn Nets.
