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2022-23 Men's Basketball Roster

Mike Martinez
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Mike Martinez
Mike Martinez
Chi Chi Avery Headshot

1 Marchelus Avery

  • Position
    Forward
  • Height
    6-8
  • Class
    Sophomore
  • Hometown
    Richmond, Va.
  • High School
    Central Pointe Post Grad
  • Previous School
    Northwest Florida State

Biography

Awards
WAC Freshman of the Week (12.27.21)

2021-22 (Freshman) | Showed off his athleticism and all-around skill set as both a starter and a reserve in his first season at the NCAA Division I level...Took part in 23 of NM State's 34 games...Averaged 4.1 points, 2.5 rebounds and 0.6 assists in 11.1 minutes per game...Finished the season with shooting splits of .446/.313/.667...Logged six minutes in hia Aggie debut, grabbing two rebounds in a non-conference home win over UC Irvine (Nov. 9)...Recorded a season-best two blocked shots in a neutral-site victory over eventual NCAA Tournament team Davidson at the Myrtle Beach Invitational (Nov. 18)...Dished out a season-high two assists in a neutral-site loss to Utah State at the Myrtle Beach Invitational (Nov. 19)...Reached for a season-best nine rebounds to go along with six points, a block and a steal during a non-conference home victory over New Mexico Highlands (Nov. 24)...Appeared in the starting lineup for the first time in a non-conference win over Northern New Mexico where he finished with 17 points, eight rebounds and an assist in a season-high 26 minutes of action (Dec. 18)...Pumped in a season-high 22 points on an 8-of-10 effort from the field while matching his season-high with two assists in a non-conference home victory over UT Permian Basin (Dec. 20)...Generated a season-best two steals in a WAC home win over Chicago State (Jan. 1)...Helped NM State capture its fourth WAC regular-season title in the last five seasons...Helped NM State claim the WAC Tournament championship and an automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament...Helped NM State win its first NCAA Tournament game since 1993 with a 70-63 first-round win over #21/21 and fifth-seeded UConn (March 17).

2020-21 (Northwest Florida State) | Began his collegiate career at the junior college level in the state of Florida...Suited up for four of the Raiders' 21 contests...Averaged 11.8 points, 7.8 rebounds and 0.5 assists per game...Reached or eclipsed the double-digit scoring mark in two games...Registered one game of 20+ points...Concluded his season with shooting splits of .326/.286/.722...Turned in one double-double performance...In his collegiate debut, put up a line of nine points, eight rebounds, an assist and a steal in a two-point victory over Daytona State College (Jan. 23)...Posted a season-high 19 points and completed a double-double effort by grabbing a season-high 10 rebounds to go along with two steals, one assist and a blocked shot in a narrow setback to South Georgia Technical College (Jan. 27).

High School | Turned heads with his above-the-rim play and athleticism at Central Pointe Post Grad...Generated multiple 30+ points and 10+ rebound performances during his tenure at the institution...Was a two-time Player of the Year...Helped Central Pointe Post Grad earn a state championship...Rated as a three-star recruit during his pre-collegiate days.

Personal | Born on Dec. 12, 2000...Son of Anthony Cook and Shelia Goodman...Has four siblings...Has not yet declared a major at NM State.

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Historical Player Information

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    2021-22Freshman

    Forward
    6'8" 205 lbs
    1
  • 1

    2022-23Sophomore

    Forward
    6'8" 215 lbs
    1