IAN MARTINEZ
Guard
6-3 // 183
Heredia, Costa Rica
JSerra Catholic // Utah
Ian Martinez: "I'm very excited to be part of the Maryland men's basketball program with the type of coaches and players they have. One thing that really stood out to me was the opportunity to be in a program with Maryland's culture and the type of playing style they have. I have a great feeling about this place!"
Head coach Mark Turgeon: "We are excited to add Ian Martinez to our program. Ian is a combo guard who can score at all levels and still has tremendous room for growth. He brings a passion and flair to the game of basketball that I think will remind a lot of fans of Greivis Vasquez. Ian will provide a commitment to our program that falls directly in line with our culture and we look forward to having him in College Park."
As a Freshman at Utah (2020-21): Appeared in 25 games, averaging 5.2 points per game … averaged 9.7 points over the final six games of the season, including an 18-point effort against USC in the Pac-12 Tournament … shot .495 from the field and .839 from the free throw line … scored career-high 18 points (7-of-10 FG) vs. USC (3/11) … posted 12 points, five rebounds and matched career-best with three assists vs. Arizona State (3/6) … had 10 points in back-to-back games against UCLA (2/25) and USC (2/27) … notched 16 points and five rebounds at California (2/11) … reached double-figures for first time in career at USC (½) … made collegiate debut against Washington (12/3).
Before College: A four-star recruit according to Rivals and 247Sports … named All-CIF Southern Section (Division I), OC Register All-Orange County First-Team and First-Team All-Trinity League after averaging 23.9 points, 7.8 rebounds, 4.1 assists and 2.3 steals per game for the Lions ... helped guide high school to the CIF Southern Section semifinals and a CIF State Championship Regional Quarterfinal appearance as a senior … led JSerra to a 22-8 overall record and a second-round appearance in the CIF Southern Section Division I Playoffs as a junior … named All-Orange County, All-CIF Division I and All-Trinity League First-Team honors in his first year at JSerra … scored 26 points in the North Orange County Championships title game … played his sophomore season at Cantwell-Sacred Heart of Mary … guided the Cardinals to a 20-10 overall record and second-round appearance in the CIF-SS Division I Playoffs.
Personal: Son of Henry and Helen Martinez ... has an older brother, Avery, and a younger sister, Noa ... father, Henry, was an assistant men's basketball coach at Utah for two seasons (2019-21) and spent 15 years with an affiliation as a player and a coach with the Costa Rican National Team ... brother, Avery, currently plays at Bossier Paris Community College
