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All bball players are like that these days, doesn't concern me. In one of the game write-ups it was mentioned that Martin lets his play speak for him on the court, nothing flashy or disrespectful about him.

Elite is a common term used by the high level basketball kids. Look into the Hoop Group Elite camps. When I am out at events, I see a ton of kids wearing shirts that say things like "Be Elite" that they got from Hoop Group.

from warm ups to the last second of the game there is nothing he did on the court to make you think he is all about himself. from cheering on teammates, to being deferential on offense, to being the first guy to pick up a teammate on the floor....he did all the little things you want to see.

bigappleram wrote:Quick assessment that is familiar, he is a much more skilled left handed Monty Ulmer.

That makes me insanely excited. Lamonte is one of my favorite rams ever. I'll never forget his freshman year (I do forget the opponent) when Lamont was closing out on a 3 in the corner, completely bit on a pump fake and jumped OVER the shooter into the courtside seats. His foot actually knocked the ball loose (somehow the refs didn't call a kicked ball, maybe they were surprised since the ball was above the shooters head), rhody scooped up the loose ball and got a layup at the other end. Lamont was real raw when he came in, but an incredible athlete who worked so hard, was a great rebounder and defender, and could get the crowd energized as well as anybody.

Reminiscing aside, I can only hope that Hassan brings that and more.

Billyboy78 wrote:http://blog.silive.com/hssportsextra/20 ... all_2.html

great info Billyboy......

I especially liked what this Coach had to say.........
“What’s great about Hassan is his upside,” said the Curtis coach. “He’s a wonderful human being, a tremendous listener and student of the game. He’s still young and still has a lot of maturing to do. In three years or so, you’re going to see a completely different player. I don’t think there’s anything that’s going to stop him.”

Hurley wants character guys I looks like Hassan Martin
fits the bill.
Remember, he's only 17 and won't be 18 until November.

He will be remembered long after he graduates for his impact on this program. Excited!!

this kid should be a big time star here, has all the tools. cant stop, hurley time!

PS the kid Lynch on Jefferson that is going to FIU was very good, played the 2 but would likely be PG at next level, very good shooter. only other guy in this game that stood out like Hassan.

Saw these videos on youtube. This kid got ups just as good or better than Ulmer, and still is really young. So much upside.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TQjeqeA4bd4

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h8ARIcjNXJA

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BdnQHEqTAeg

Daaaamn!! What a beast!

I see a lot of spectacular alley oops from EC to Hassan in the near future...

Hassan named to the 2013 All-City team. Not bad for his first full year of varsity basketball

http://www.msgvarsity.com/brooklyn-bron ... -1.1435655

HASSAN MARTIN
Curtis, Sr. Forward

The 6-foot-7 University of Rhode Island-bound forward was a dominant offensive and defensive force in the paint for Curtis, averaging 17.3 points and 15.6 rebounds per game, guiding the Warriors to the PSAL Class AA semifinals, the first Staten Island school to do so in 32 years.

Frenji smokes the NY Blaze

Frenji's Hassan Martin (24pts) would dominate game play, closing out the half 49-41. With two minutes remaining in the final quarter, NY Blaze came close to inching up on Frenji's lead by ten 91-81. Martin then scored back-to-back baskets off a tip in and a feed from Dayshon Smith. NY Blaze would only manage to score seven more points, by the end of the fourth, 101-88.

http://rivalshoops.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1487935

Martin named Staten Island's best player

http://blog.silive.com/hssportsextra/20 ... _name.html

Hassan named MVP of New York City Mayor's Cup all star basketball game. The game was public schools vs the catholic school league. Not much defense played as final score was 148-136 in overtime. Hassan had 24 points to lead the victors.

Curtis' Hassan Martin was able to control the glass and do a lot of good in the paint

For the PSAL, Martin scored a game high 24 points en route to being named Game MVP

http://rivalshoops.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1492312

Thank goodness... Can't wait to cheer for Hassan here in Kingston!

So excited to see the threads on Hassan, EC, and Onyekaba moved into the NCAA or Bust section in a few months!

Someone mentioned that Martin is playing in a Barclay's game tonight. I noticed that that game is being televised on ESPN2. Finally something on a channel I can get.

ramfan85 wrote:Someone mentioned that Martin is playing in a Barclay's game tonight. I noticed that that game is being televised on ESPN2. Finally something on a channel I can get.

They're airing the national game. Martin is playing in the regional game, which is earlier. Sorry.

Zach Braziller‏@NYPost_Brazille6m
Hassan Martin hits a 3, displaying improved range

Zach Braziller‏@NYPost_Brazille57s
Hassan Martin a reverse slam to impress crowd. He's got 9.

Zach Braziller‏@NYPost_Brazille2m
Martin another 3, and he now has 12, and Rector a lefty-slam. City team starting to get going.

Josh Paunil ‏@JoshPaunilNRS 1m
Mike Young had 19 & five rebounds; Hassan Martin had 19 & six rebounds; and Kentan Facey had 10 & 10 rebounds.

Jordan‏@Jumpman239m
The East squad just took home the 114-102 Regional Game win behind Hassan Martin's 19 points and 6 rebounds. #JBC2013

Zach Braziller‏@NYPost_Brazille14m
That's two MVP's in a row for Martin. Also won MVP at Mayor's Cup

HoopDreamsMag.com‏@HoopDreamsmag28m
Hassan Martin will eventually start his freshmen year at URI. This kid is special #jordanbrandclassic

Adam Zagoria‏@AdamZagoria14m
St. Joe's-bound DeAndre Bembry @ColderThan_Fire named MVP of the Black Team, and Rhody-bound Hassan Martin named MVP of White with 19 pts

We stole this kid. A couple years learning the game with Hurley and he's going to be an absolute stud. He's still relatively new to basketball.

Do a twitter search on Hassan. Everyone who was at that game is raving about him. I'm convinced now that we have two special freshmen coming in!

The competition for PT is going to be fierce this fall.

How... will... we.... make...it....through....the....Summer?!?!?

Need MO Rhody HOOP!

Martin missing his Junior year due to a finger injury has really benefitted URI. I know Hurley recruited him at Wagner, but you have to believe if he had a strong Junior year and followed it up with a strong Summer then Hassan would be going to a BCS program. Its funny how things turn out. I'm pumped to see him in action next year. He seems to be getting better week after week.

ace wrote:

ramfan85 wrote:Someone mentioned that Martin is playing in a Barclay's game tonight. I noticed that that game is being televised on ESPN2. Finally something on a channel I can get.

They're airing the national game. Martin is playing in the regional game, which is earlier. Sorry.

Thanks for the update, Ace. Unfortunately, I had to leave after posting and missed it. I did see the national game, though. not as good as I was hoping to see Martin. Sure hope I get to see him before I die (lol-I hope).
Glad he looked so good. I think we have a very special player with him.

pretty sick picture of him

Epic signing by our coach, Dan Hurley!

Welcome aboard, Hassan!!

headlines for Hassan in today's NY Post!!

really excited to see him wearing Keaney blue. Def a steal for Hurley!!!!

This was the roster for both teams in that game.....interesting to see that Hassan was the Most Outstanding Player over some other players who are going to BCS schools



AWAY TEAM

DeAndre Bembry, The Patrick School - St. Joe's

Reggie Cameron, Hudson Catholic - Georgetown

Austin Colbert, Gill St. Bernard's - Illinois

Josh James, Stepinac - Monmouth

Davon Reed, Princeton Day - Miami

Tyler Roberson, Roselle Catholic - Syracuse

*Jaren Sina, Gill St. Bernard's - Undecided

Dayshon Smith, Putnam Science - Dayton

Manny Suarez, Marist - Fordham

Mike Young, St. Benedict’s - Pitt

* Injured and will not play

***

HOME TEAM

Kentan Facey, Long Island Lutheran - UConn

Jaquan Lynch, Jefferson - FIU

Hassan Martin, Curtis - Rhode Island

Chinonso Obokoh, Bishop Kearney - Syracuse

Shane Rector, South Kent - Rutgers

Terrence Samuel, South Shore - UConn

Jon Severe, Christ the King - Undecided

Shamiek Sheppard, South Shore - Towson

Kyle Washington, Brewster Academy - N.C. State

Rich Williams, Vermont Academy - Hofstra

Both MVPs of the game are going to A10 schools, DeAndre Bembry was the MVP of the away team

Jon Rothstein ‏@JonRothstein 18h

Expect Hassan Martin to be in URI's rotation next season. Really good feel. Can finish. Immediate utility player for Danny Hurley.

Dan told me that he sees Martin as a Treveon Graham of VCU type of player.
Thinks eventually will be a nightmare matchup for opponents.
Martin wants to play the 3, and he'll need to develop his face up game and shot.
With a deep frontcourt next year, he'll have every opportunity to hone his game,
without being force fed.

BFC wrote:http://zagsblog.com/articles/after-nerv ... onal-game/

And just in case anyone doesn't click through, here are the best quotes from Hassan:


The 6-foot-6 forward has signed with the University of Rhode Island, but with rumors running rampant that Rams head coach and New Jersey native Dan Hurley may head back home to coach the Scarlet Knights, it made for a tough few days for Martin.

“I was a little but nervous, but he texted me and said it was all just noise and that he was gonna sign a contract and he’s gonna stay at Rhode Island,” said Martin after he scored 19 points and earned team MVP honors as his home team beat the away team, 114-102, in the Jordan Brand Classic Regional Game at Barclays Center.

“It shows that he’s not gonna give up on us even though that’s a Big Ten school,” Martin said in referencing Rutgers’ impending move to there for the 2014-15 school year. “That’s a good school and he chose to stay at Rhode Island. That shows how much of a good coach and an honest man he is.”

Is it just me or does it seem like this kid has matured a lot (not just physically) during this year?

ramfan85 wrote:Is it just me or does it seem like this kid has matured a lot (not just physically) during this year?

Don't forget, he's also young for a senior. He won't be 18 'til November.

This kid's for REAL.

Martin looks strong, especially for his age.

Wow, this kid is going to be fun to watch for 4 years.

Hassan looks GOOD. I cannot wait to see what he will do here. I'll be interested in seeing how he does during the teams trip overseas.

Give him some room to grow.
Remember, he's only 17 and won't turn 18
until the season has begun.
He calls himself Hassy, by the way.