valuable perimeter defender.

    COACH GEVING SAYS: “I expect big things from Martin this year. He never got on track last season after dislocating his elbow. He is healthy now and he should make shots for us. He also brings good length as a perimeter defender.”

2011-12 • JUNIOR SEASON
    Missed the first nine games of the season after dislocating his right shooting elbow during a preseason exhibition game... played in 20 games overall, averaging eight minutes... scored 2.3 points per game... had 15 rebounds and seven three-point field goals... shot .769 at the line... scored 10 points (4-6 FG, 2-3 3-pt) in a loss at Cal State Fullerton (12/22)... had 10 points (3-4 3-pt FG, 1-2 FT) in a win over Sacramento State (2/15).... BIG SKY TOURNAMENT: Played three minutes against Montana State without scoring... had one steal in three minutes against Weber State.

PREVIOUS TO PORTLAND STATE
    Played his sophomore season at Los Angeles Trade Tech Junior College... averaged 15.2 points and 7.7 rebounds per game, hitting 47% from the field, 37% from three-point range and 76% at the line... named first team All-South Coast Conference North Division honors... played one year of basketball at Orange Coast Junior College in 2008-09 where he averaged 15.4 points and 5.7 rebounds per game, shooting 46% from the field... named among top 100 California Junior College players each season.
    Attended Artesia High School in Los Angeles, graduating in 2007... a member of two state champion teams, going 66-3 in the process... team was ranked third in the nation in 2006 and first in 2007... averaged 6.1 points and 3.5 rebounds as a senior... a teammate of current Oklahoma City Thunder player James Harden.

PERSONAL INFORMATION
    Son of Valiere Brown and Martin Whitmore, Sr... born August 27, 1989... has three brothers, Alex, Isaac and Deion... majoring in Community Health/Physical Activity and Exercise... hobbies are being with his family and going to the movies... would like to play professional basketball and one day own a business.