Jaylen Martin Explained

Jaylen Martin (born January 28, 2004) is an American professional basketball player for the Brooklyn Nets of the National Basketball Association (NBA), on a two-way contract with the Long Island Nets of the NBA G League.

High school career

Martin played high school basketball at Florida State University High School in Tallahassee, Florida under head coach Charlie Ward, a former NBA player.

Recruiting

Coming out of high school, Martin was a highly ranked recruit in the Class of 2022. He was ranked as a 4-star recruit by both ESPN and 247Sports recruiting services.^{[1] [2]}

Despite receiving collegiate offers from Florida, Georgia, Georgetown, Wake Forest, Cincinnati, Texas Tech and Ole Miss, he committed to play professionally in the Overtime Elite league.^[3]

Professional career

YNG Dreamerz (2022–2023)

Martin began his professional career playing for the YNG Dreamerz of the Overtime Elite league. He finished second in Overtime Elite's Most Improved Player voting and led the Dreamerz to the league Championship series, losing to the City Reapers.

Westchester Knicks (2023–2024)

After going undrafted in the 2023 NBA draft, Martin signed a two-way contract with the New York Knicks on July 3, 2023,^[4] but was waived on October 18.^[5] On November 9, he was named to the opening night roster for the Westchester Knicks^[6] and on November 27, he signed another two-way contract with New York.^[7] However, he was waived on December 23 without playing for New York^[8] and returned to Westchester three days later.^[9]

Brooklyn / Long Island Nets (2024–present)

On February 21, 2024, Martin signed a two-way contract with the Brooklyn Nets.^[10]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Jaylen Martin - ESPN recruiting. ESPN.com. July 11, 2023.
2. Web site: Jaylen Martin - 247Sports recruiting. 247Sports.com. July 11, 2023.
3. Web site: Jason. Jordan. Overtime Elite (OTE) Signs Elite 2022 Wing Jaylen Martin. SI.com. September 3, 2021. July 11, 2023.
4. Web site: New York Knicks Sign Jaylen Martin to Two-Way Contract. NBA.com. July 3, 2023. July 3, 2023.
5. NY_KnicksPR. Knicks waive Jaylen Martin and Isaiah Roby.. 1714756011657957537. NY_KnicksPR. October 18, 2023. October 20, 2023.
6. Web site: Westchester Knicks Announce 2023-24 Official Roster. NBA.com. November 9, 2023. November 28, 2023.
7. NY_KnicksPR. Knicks sign Jaylen Martin to two-way contract. 1729234923075309971. NY_KnicksPR. November 27, 2023. November 28, 2023.
8. NY_KnicksPR. Knicks waive Jaylen Martin. 1738573984071852327. NY_KnicksPR. December 23, 2023. January 1, 2024.
9. Westchester Knicks. Jaylen Martin returns to the Westchester Knicks as a returning rights player.. 1739744745897734642. wcknicks. December 26, 2023. January 1, 2024.
10. Web site: Brooklyn Nets Sign Jaylen Martin to Two-Way Contract. NBA.com. February 21, 2024. February 22, 2024.