He is comfortable with the ball in his hands, however. Martinez, who averaged 12.7 points and 8.3 rebounds at Coronado, was a three-star prospect, according to 247Sports’ composite rankings. Jhaylon Martinez SF #12. Birthplace/Hometown: Fairfield, California. UNLV Transfer Big Man Jhaylon Martinez … Hometown Glendale, Ariz. School Dream City Christian. Jhaylon Martinez Had offers from UNLV and Northwestern. UNLV received a committment on Friday from the reigning Southland Defensive Player of the Year and a shooter from the Big West. Wing Nick Blake is a 4-Star Top 100 player, and big man Jhaylon Martinez is also ranked as a 4-Star recruit. LongPickles wrote: ↑ 2:56 PM - Apr 14. He needs to get quicker, faster and more explosive in everything he does. It led to a lot of bad defensive possessions: The first two plays in that video package would make Martinez unplayable at the college level. There were also times when Martinez had to pick up smaller defenders, either on switches or in open-court situations, and those did not go well. 5,771 2,985 42. Martinez will attend Dream City Prep in Glendale, Arizona, this academic year. Collins is the second commit for UNLV in the 2021 class, joining fellow Las Vegas native, three-star … When opponents challenged the rim, he would stand flat-footed and raise his arms straight up in order to make them shoot over him; he didn’t truly try to block or alter a single shot in any of the five games I watched. Busy recruiting week for UNLV with visits from Nick Blake, Jhaylon Martinez. Jhaylon Martinez also signed, a 6-10 center who played for Coronado High School last year before transferring to Dream City Christian School in Arizona for his senior season. He was also slow to the spot, so there were a lot of instances of him coming in at the end of a play and committing a touch foul instead of challenging the shot: Positioning and verticality can be an effective way to play defense around the basket, and some coaches actually prefer that to leaving your feet to chase blocks, so perhaps Martinez was following orders last year. UNLV is currently looking to get under the scholarship max for this upcoming season. There is a very clear blueprint for the type of big man who thrives in T.J. Otzelberger’s system. Nationality: United States. There were too many instances where his physical limitations were exposed against prep players, so he’s going to have to put in a lot of work in order to hack it against Division-I opponents. Yap is out of Arbor View High School and is a 6-3 shooting guard who Otzelberger describes as “dynamic” with the ball in his … Check this out for a full explanation of our conversion to the LiveFyre commenting system and instructions on how to sign up for an account. Height: 6-11 (211cm) Weight: 260 … It’s only natural for Runnin’ Rebels fans to want to find their version of Daum, and that’s why so many were excited when Class of 2020 center Jhaylon Martinez committed to UNLV in August. He’s not just a power player, however. The reason for this was the thought that Martinez … If you want to dream big on Martinez, you can imagine putting him in a college weight room for a year and getting a more explosive version of him, and that future player has awesome upside. All rights reserved. Jhaylon is a center with a burly 6-foot-11, 235 pound hunched frame and averaged 12.7 points and 8.3 rebounds per game at Coronado during the 2018-19 season. Speaking of Coronado, they recently had UNLV pledge Jhaylon Martinez leave the program so he could prep in Arizona for his senior season, but they have a nice replacement in the wings. Hours after Yap declared his intention to transfer from UNLV, fellow rising sophomores Isaac Lindsey and Jhaylon Martinez entered the portal. Even when Martinez had good position under the rim, opponents were too often able to out-jump him or out-maneuver him to tip away the ball and keep plays alive. I just really love his energy. Isaac Lindsey Had offers from UNLV, DePaul, and three lower level programs it also appears he didn't play this last season. Follow Mike on Twitter at twitter.com/mikegrimala. It would be a big win though if we could beat out some of the major programs for a … The skill that really bodes well for Martinez is his passing ability. Martinez does, and his passing should eventually help unlock an additional chapter of Otzelberger’s playbook. In addition to his passing, Martinez can put the ball on the floor a little bit and drive when space is available. I can’t imagine Martinez getting serious playing time in 2020-21 unless he improves that aspect of his game drastically. But considering his lack of lift and inability to get off the floor quickly, it doesn’t seem like he’ll be swatting a ton of shots at UNLV. As far as rim protection goes, Martinez does not offer that. “It went really well,” Martinez … UNLV’s senior center announced that he is entering the NBA Draft without an agent — and the NCAA’s transfer portal — all but ending his career with the Rebels, according to an interview he did with ESPN. Against ball screens, his footwork was too slow and he was often caught lunging at the point of attack. The hype only increased when Martinez said part of Otzelberger’s recruiting pitch was a plan to utilize Martinez in a role similar to Daum’s. Loco. It just doesn’t appear to be part of his game. The first thing that stands out when watching Martinez play last year was his sheer size. If UNLV can land Kaluma, the duo of him and Collins could be one of the best in the Mountain West Conference. Impressive get for Coach Magpayo along with JP Moorman Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk. 215 player overall), Martinez was lauded for his offensive skill and Daum-like versatility. He is a very willing passer. Martinez, a 6-foot-10-inch center who played at Coronado High School last season, was impressed enough to commit Friday to the Rebels’ 2020 recruiting class. It just so happens that one of the most versatile five-men in the 2020 class plays his high school basketball in UNLV’s backyard. He was slow to leave the ground and usually needed to gather before going up with the ball, allowing smaller, quicker, more explosive defenders to challenge his shot or even block it: Martinez sub-par athleticism was more noticeable on the defensive end. He is the fourth member of UNLV’s 2020 class and the third with Las Vegas ties. What Collins has also done is talk up UNLV to another 4 Star talent. All of those players were highly recruited. Like us on Facebook. When Martinez tried to show and recover back to the screen-setter, he often took circuitous routes, allowing easy passing lanes to the rim or losing position on the glass. 29 center and the No. The other part of Martinez’s offensive game that drew acclaim during his recruitment was his ability to stretch the floor with his jump shot, so I was surprised that he didn’t attempt a single jumper in any of the five games I watched. Really don't know much about him, and it appears he didn't play this last season. That allowed the screen-setter or the ball-handler to shoot past him with ease, leaving Martinez trailing the play by a wide distance and putting his teammates in a situation where they had to defend 4-on-5. Three-star Donovan Yap is the final Vegas product that was signed. Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images. She has been in charge of Rebels athletics since April 2017. Again, it was his physical limitations holding him back. Jhaylon Martinez. Rated as a 3-star prospect by 247 Sports (No. UNLV athletic director Desiree Reed-Francois’ new deal takes her through June 30, 2026. He’s listed at 6-foot-10 and 230 pounds, but he plays way bigger than that inside the paint. Copyright © 2019 Las Vegas Review-Journal, Inc. | Privacy Policy | Terms of Service, Coronado's Jhaylon Martinez (33) dribbles the ball toward the basket in the second quarter of a game between Coronado High School and Liberty High School at Coronado High School in Henderson, Nev., on Friday, Feb. 8, 2019. Coronado center Jhaylon Martinez took an official visit to UNLV on June 15-16 and spoke glowingly about the experience. 5,771 2,985 42. He’s not Daum in that regard, but Daum was absolutely elite in facing up and beating big men off the dribble; Martinez is still developing that part of his game. UNLV Transfer Big Man Jhaylon Martinez is headed to UC Riverside. Coaches have been free to leave for another job without penalty forever. The latest stats, facts, news and notes on Jhaylon Martinez of the UNLV Runnin' Rebels The definitive source for all Rivals news. Position Center. Jhaylon Martinez also signed, a 6-10 center who played for Coronado High School last year before transferring to Dream City Christian School in Arizona for his senior season. He has good feel and timing for when to kick it out of double teams, he throws cross-court dimes, he launches on-target outlet passes and he can drop over-the-top assists to backdoor cutters. He didn’t get a lot of post touches in the games I watched, and some of that was because he didn’t always fight to establish killer position. If 6’10”, 260-pound freshman Jhaylon Martinez is ready to play in small spurts, UNLV should have enough to get by. It might not translate immediately, but now it’s up to Otzelberger and the coaches and, most importantly, Martinez himself to make sure he fulfills that potential. Martinez, Del Cadia, and Blake give the Rebels the kind of frontcourt-capable depth that has lacked in … Ten who played for UNLV last season are leaving Las Vegas and six who played elsewhere have opted to continue their respective careers with the Rebels. By continuing to browse or by clicking âI Accept Cookiesâ you agree to the storing of first-party and third-party cookies on your device and consent to the disclosure of your personal information to our third party service providers or advertising partners to optimize your experience, analyze traffic and personalize content. We played together in the summer. 29 center and the No. Seems like the type of player that would be at a school for four years and most likely only play … keep watching ova me papa… pic.twitter.com/BEPxXre54d, — Unordinary (@walkingbucketj_) August 10, 2019. GauchoFreg. Jhaylon Martinez is not your typical big man. Simply put, Martinez needs to improve his fitness level. Status Signed UNLV 08/10/2019. He will attend a prep school in Arizona this academic year. Current Team: UNLV. Don't miss the big stories. Liberty won 106-84. There were multiple examples of Martinez simply bullying smaller players in the post, walking them back under the basket and sealing them off for easy catches and finishes: College opponents will be bigger and stronger than the players in that video, obviously, but Martinez has a naturally strong base and his power game is going to make it difficult for teams to go small against him. Otzelberger has repeatedly said that this recruiting class was all about improving the roster’s passing ability, and Martinez is a prime example. Three-star Donovan Yap is the final Vegas product that was signed. © 2021 Verizon Media. Now players have the same right. First-year UNLV basketball coach T.J. Otzelberger offered Jhaylon Martinez a vision of what he could accomplish as a Rebel. I watched a sampling of his games from last year at Dream City School (Glendale, Ariz.) to get a better feel for his strengths and weaknesses and what he might bring to the table during his time at UNLV. If everything pans out and he shows great dedication to improving his explosion and athleticism, Martinez could become the ultimate small-ball center, capable of playing with finesse and power on the offensive end while manning the boards and providing size on the defensive end. “I have a really good relationship with Coach T.J., and I love all the staff,” Martinez said. LAS VEGAS (UNLVRebels.com) - The UNLV men's basketball program has received signed commitments from Nick Blake, Reece Brown, Nick Fleming, Isaac Lindsey, Jhaylon Martinez and Donavan Yap, head coach T.J. Otzelberger announced Monday. The UNLV staff has done a tremendous job of keeping locals local. First-year UNLV basketball coach T.J. Otzelberger offered Jhaylon Martinez a vision of what he could accomplish as a Rebel. Brett Le Blanc Las Vegas Review-Journal, Coronado's Jhaylon Martinez (33) jumps up to take a shot while being guarded by Bishop Gorman's Mwani Wilkinson (23) during the Desert Region boys semifinal game at Foothill High Schoo in Henderson, Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2019. 215 player overall), Martinez was lauded for his offensive skill and Daum-like versatility. Blake’s always positive and a good person to talk to and a really good player.”. The good news is that the effort is there. Mike Grimala can be reached at 702-948-7844 or [email protected]. GauchoFreg. Martinez had trouble securing any clean rebounds in traffic: You can see why UNLV wanted Martinez. His lack of quickness made him a liability, and in the games I watched his coaching staff removed him in the final minutes of close games in order to get better defenders on the floor. “(Otzelberger) recruiting local people, I can see him bringing back the culture,” Martinez said. Liberty won 106-84. Blake, originally from Las Vegas, Nevada, is a 6-foot-6-inch guard who attends IMG Academy in … He’s a flat-out people mover when he wants to be. I saw him drive for two layups and commit one turnover in five games, but more important than the results were his comfortability in putting the ball on the deck: There’s a reason I keep implying that Martinez may need time to become a consistent contributor for UNLV. If I had to guess, I’d say this is the aspect of Martinez’s game that really prompted Otzelberger to offer him a scholarship: The Rebels couldn’t really include the center position in the offense as much as they wanted to last year because Mbacke Diong is a defensive-minded player who doesn’t possess a natural feel for offensive concepts. So coaches need to quit complaining and embrace the new reality. Contact reporter Mark Anderson at manderson@reviewjournal.com. Rated as a 3-star prospect by 247 Sports (No. The player I’m hinting at is teammates with Collins with the coveted AAU program Vegas Elite, and they know each other well. “I’m really good with Donavan. 29 center and the No. UNLV added top junior college recruit Thursday as guard Joshua Baker from Hutchinson Community College in Kansas committed to the Runnin’ Rebels. He explained to me where he sees me at and where he sees me excelling in his program, and I feel like it was the best place for me to be. UNLV 77, Duke 79, Kentucky 103, Duke 104, UNC 54, Kansas 53, NC State 54, Houston 52 NCAA Tournament 1988 NCAA , 1976 NCAA , 1940 NCAA , 1950 NCAA , 1981 NCAA Brett Le Blanc Las Vegas Review-Journal, Closed Caesars Entertainment shows being charged to leave, Brown bear mauls Alaska man, who barely survives, In surprise move, Raiders release DT David Irving, Poker author details problems with way card rooms are run. Martinez struggled in both areas. M.A.M.S.N.A.D.E.D. UNLV football coach Marcus Arroyo, basketball coaches Kevin Kruger and Lindy La Rocque and volleyball coach Dawn Sullivan get high-octane thrills during Rebel Caravan stop. Then they kept the momentum going for the 2021 cycle by landing tough-nosed Durango point guard, Keshon Gilbert. Otzelberger inherited the stud stretch four-man at South Dakota State and can attribute a lot of his success to Daum putting together a ton of high scoring double-doubles. 6-10, 235 | Class of 2020. Based on what I saw from his last high-school season, there is still a lot of physical development that needs to happen before he can play effectively at the college level. So what exactly are the Rebels getting in Martinez? The school announced Tuesday evening that the decision was mutual, and coach Kevin Kruger said in a statement that “we appreciate all that Nick has contributed to our program.”. He got turned around too easily and took too long to recover, letting smaller players go around him with ease: Another key element of frontcourt play is rebounding, and Otzelberger put a heavy emphasis on winning on the glass last season. In the wake of getting his first commitment from the Class of 2020, it looks like UNLV head coach T.J. Otzelberger could be closing in on landing another choice prospect. The 6-foot-10-inch center is the fourth member of UNLV’s 2020 class and the third with Las Vegas ties. He has to get lighter and quicker and improve his footwork tremendously or college opponents are going to target him with ball screens on every single possession and get wide-open shots. Rated as a 3-star prospect by 247 Sports (No. Latest on UNLV Rebels center Jhaylon Martinez including complete game-by-game stats on ESPN “I just know that T.J.’s going to make something special, and I want to be a part of it.”, another step in this journey agtg! From our original offers, we've now lost out on Nelson, Jhaylon Martinez (UNLV), Chibuzo Agbo (Texas Tech), and Osasere Ighodaro (Marquette, Vanderbilt, Texas, or Stanford). Steve Marcus. On top of that, combine them with members of the 2020 class such as Nick Blake and Jhaylon Martinez, and the Rebels have a solid core for the future. © Las Vegas Sun, 2021, All Rights Reserved, UNLV's T.J. 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The Rebels have to make room for an incoming 2020 class that is loaded with potential stars like Nick Blake, Donavan Yap, and Jhaylon Martinez. He has that ability. UNLV coaches burn rubber at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, UNLV extends athletic director Desiree Reed-Francoisâ contract, UNLV gets commitment from junior college guard, High-scoring Kent State basketball transfer chooses UNLV, UNLVâs e-commerce partnership with Raider Image launches online, Column: Transfer portal gives college athletes freedom of choice, UNLVâs Kevin Kruger dives headfirst into transfer portal, UNLV adds 2 more players via transfer portal, UNLV center enters NBA Draft, transfer portal, per report. Donavan Yap attends Arbor View, and Nick Blake is a former Durango player. Rankings Note: Rankings data shown based on latest ESPN Rankings released on 2019-05-13, Scout Rankings released on N/A, and Rivals Rankings released on N/A.Rankings data shown based on latest ESPN Rankings released on 2019-05-13, Scout Rankings released on N/A, and Rivals Rankings released on N/A. The 6-foot-11, 245-pounder may play center for Coronado, but his skill set goes beyond that of … The question is how often he wants to be. 215 player overall), Martinez was lauded for his offensive skill and Daum-like versatility. The two most important things a big man has to do defensively in today’s game is defend ball screens and defend the rim. By the time he graduated, Daum was a consistent 25-and-10 player who led SDSU to a pair of NCAA Tournaments in his last three years. 2022 big man, Jaxon Kohler, is one of the most fundamentally … UNR, Saint Mary’s, Northwestern, Washington State and Colorado State also offered scholarships. Yap is out of Arbor View High School and is a 6-3 shooting guard who Otzelberger describes as “dynamic” with the ball in his … All of these recruits were long shots anyway considering the number and quality of offers they received. “They’re a really good group of guys. Sign up for our free daily Morning and Afternoon Update newsletters. For now, that aspect of his skill set remains anecdotal. More Rebels: Follow at reviewjournal.com/Rebels and @RJ_Sports on Twitter. When he did, he made it count by overpowering his defenders. On the offensive end, those issues manifested in his inability to finish around the rim. When Otzelberger was the head coach at South Dakota State, he built his system around Mike Daum, a burly 6-foot-9 forward who could shoot the 3, drive in advantageous situations, finish around the rim and hold his own in small-ball lineups on the defensive end. Hours after Yap declared his intention to transfer from UNLV, fellow rising sophomores Isaac Lindsey and Jhaylon Martinez entered the portal. He always made me feel like he needed me there and he wanted me there, and I like the team a lot. It started with players like Nick Blake, Jhaylon Martinez, and Donavan Yap for the 2020 class. I can see myself playing there and being part of the team as they’re building and the plans that he has for the future. (Caroline Brehman/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @carolinebrehman, Coronado's Jhaylon Martinez (33) takes an elbow from Liberty's Terrance Marigney (13) in the first quarter of a game between Coronado High School and Liberty High School at Coronado High School in Henderson, Nev., on Friday, Feb. 8, 2019. Martinez has the size and strength to be a monster board man, but he didn’t produce like that last year. Despite his height and soft touch, he had trouble converting layups in even the lightest of traffic. Post 3:30 PM - Apr 14 #135 2021-04-14T22:30. One of the first things Otzelberger did upon taking the UNLV job was key in on 4 Star big man, Jhaylon Martinez. It’s only natural for Runnin’ Rebels fans to want to find their version of Daum, and that’s why so many were excited when Class of 2020 center Jhaylon Martinez committed to UNLV in August. Between JUCO forward Edoardo Del Cadia and a pack of three-star freshmen in Blake, Jhaylon Martinez, Isaac Lindsey, and Donovan Yap, it should be no surprise that the Rebels scored the best recruiting class in the Mountain West, per 247Sports.
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