Rhys Martin (born 13 February 1986) is an Australian professional basketball player who last played for the Gold Coast Rollers of the Queensland Basketball League (QBL). He is most well known for his 10 seasons in the National Basketball League (NBL) with the Illawarra Hawks.
Early life Born and raised in Brisbane, Queensland, Martin grew up playing for the Southern Districts Spartans.‘Learner’ Martin pushing into top gear
College career Martin played two college basketball seasons for Nova Southeastern University in the NCAA Division II between 2005 and 2007.Sharks Point Guard Martin All Too Happy To Assist His coach at NSU, Gary Tuell, considered him one of the best point guards the school ever had come through the program.Men’s Basketball Releases Roster for 2012-13 Season
Professional career After a stint in the Queensland Basketball League (QBL) with the Caloundra Suns upon returning from college,Mates rivals on court Martin joined the Brisbane Bullets as a development player for the 2007–08 NBL season.Rhys joins the big leagues
In 2008, Martin joined the Wollongong Hawks for the first of 10 seasons with the club. He also played for the Rockhampton Rockets in the QBL in 2008 and 2009. In 2010 and 2011, he played in the QBL for the Mackay Meteors. During this time, he won two QBL championships.All League TeamsMeteors soar to QBL championship
With the Hawks, Martin missed large chunks of the 2010–11 and 2012–13 seasons due to injury.Rhys Martin out for two months with ankle injuryRhys Martin out for season after knee injuryRhys Martin out for the season On 28 February 2014, Martin scored a career-high 32 points in a 91–89 win over the Adelaide 36ers.R20 Report: Martin, Wollongong pip 36ers in a classic Following the 2014–15 NBL season,Hawks sign Rhys Martin Martin joined the Mackay Meteors for a five-game stint.Player statistics for Rhys Martin
With the Hawks' name change from Wollongong to Illawarra, Martin re-signed with the club on 25 June 2015 for the 2015–16 season.HAWKS ANNOUNCE MARTIN FIRST SIGNING He missed the first 12 games of the season due to a knee injury.MCDAVID R8 RECOVERY REPORT On 21 January 2016, he played his 200th NBL game in a loss to the Perth Wildcats.Well done to @illawarrahawks pair...
On 18 April 2016, Martin re-signed with the Hawks on a two-year deal.RHYS MARTIN RE-SIGNS WITH ILLAWARRA On 21 June 2018, the Hawks parted ways with Martin.Hawks part ways with Martin
In 2018 and 2019, Martin played in the QBL with the Gold Coast Rollers.
Personal Martin is married to wife Danielle.Brad Robbins calls out Rhys Martin’s wife
References
External links Illawarra Hawks profile QBL stats NBL stats NSU player bio (p. 19) Nova Southeastern 2006–07 stats