Former UConn men’s basketball guard Tyrese Martin secures NBA G League Elite Camp invite > NBA Draft Combine invite

[NotADime89]

Tough news for the people in here that say "Danny doesn't develop guys". Happy for Rese and also great for the UConn program.

 

[Huskybass]

Tough news for the people in here that say "Danny doesn't develop guys". Happy for Rese and also great for the UConn program.

Tyrese definitely developed his game while at UConn. The one recent write up that I read spoke very highly of him in all aspects with the possible exception of shooting, yet he even shot a very good percentage from outside last year.

 

[auror]

Martin's first scrimmage is on ESPNews right now. Just threw down a nice dunk in transition.

Edit- He's on Team Curry.

 

[rollskies]

 

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[auror]

Decent first game for Martin:
12 pts, 5 rbs, 1 ast, 1 TO, 2-5 from 3, +8. Decent defense by him for a scrimmage game from what I saw.

 

[Incursio007]

Could see him developing into a Grant Williams type player on a good team.

 

[gtcam]

Could see him developing into a Grant Williams type player on a good team.

maybe- I would love it
but did you see G Williams play in college?

 

[Incursio007]

Not particularly - but similar body types. Rese more athletic & based on stats, seems to be a much better shooter coming out of school.

 

[HooperScooper]

Not particularly - but similar body types. Rese more athletic & based on stats, seems to be a much better shooter coming out of school.

Williams was the SEC Player of the Year twice. A pretty good college player.

 

[KingAG]

He can carve out a Matt Barnes type of role. physical 3 and D guard

 

[HuskyHawk]

Could see him developing into a Grant Williams type player on a good team.

Williams was the SEC Player of the Year twice. A pretty good college player.

He's not built quite like Grant Williams. But he can be a very useful guy off the bench. The key for Tyrese is strength, athleticism (39 inch vertical is elite) and shooting. At his size he can handle 3-4 positions on the defensive end, which makes him really versatile and more valuable. His focus should be on defense.

 

[auror]

Martin is on again in his last scrimmage on ESPNews.

 

[DaveHuskiesFan]

 

[MDHuskFan]

Kids going to be on a roster at some point next year

 

[auror]

3/7 from 3 today, so 5/12 for the 2 scrimmages. Shot looked real smooth and replicable from NBA range.. Should help his case. Still not sure he's drafted, but he's going to be on a 2-way for sure.

 

[Punkbo]

Kids going to be on a roster at some point next year

Would love to see Tyrese in the league. NBA body, tough kid, humble demeanor. He would represent UConn well.

 

[3rdbass]

Would love to see Tyrese in the league. NBA body, tough kid, humble demeanor. He would represent UConn well.

And improving 3-pt shot. He does play some great defense even in these scrimmages. Also, he rebounds well for his size.

 

[huskyfan224]

I will be shocked if he is not drafted, he should easily make a roster

 

[bigknight3]

 

[superjohn]

Tyrese is one of the hardest workers around, it's going to make him a ton of money

 

[huskyfan224]

His handle looks like it’s improved tremendously since he left too. That was something I thought he needed to be better at when he was here, in my opinion. I hope the Pacers snag him

 

[RichCTBB]

He’s been playing against a higher level of competition since he left and I’m sure it’s helping him elevate his game.

 

[Storrs South]

 

[tykurez]

Elite Camp did little features, here’s Tyrese - couple stories we’ve already heard but good stuff:

 

[aburks41]

I don't really follow the NBA at all, but is there any chance he gets taken at the end of the 1st round to get a guaranteed contract? Christian Braun from KU is a projected 1st round pick in that 26-30 range by some analysts. Tyrese and Braun have almost identical stats (Tyrese is a better rebounder and 3pt shooter). I don't understand how one guy is a 1st rounder and the other is seen as an undrafted guy.

 

[tykurez]

I don't really follow the NBA at all, but is there any chance he gets taken at the end of the 1st round to get a guaranteed contract? Christian Braun from KU is a projected 1st round pick in that 26-30 range by some analysts. Tyrese and Braun have almost identical stats (Tyrese is a better rebounder and 3pt shooter). I don't understand how one guy is a 1st rounder and the other is seen as an undrafted guy.

Unlikely but I think he did play himself from undrafted to a potential 2nd round pick. Keep in mind he was on zero draft boards before Portsmouth and the elite camp, so he did himself some huge favors by playing well in those.

For reference and maybe comparison sake, Jared Rhoden is now on some mock drafts in the late 2nd round.

 

[Storrs South]

Not that it makes a huge difference getting drafted late 2nd round v. signed undrafted but there are only 58 picks this year instead of 60 since two teams had to forfeit picks. Back end of draft you're almost better going undrafted but something to be aware of if Martin were to be a top 50-60 guy on team big boards.

 

[NotADime89]

I don't really follow the NBA at all, but is there any chance he gets taken at the end of the 1st round to get a guaranteed contract? Christian Braun from KU is a projected 1st round pick in that 26-30 range by some analysts. Tyrese and Braun have almost identical stats (Tyrese is a better rebounder and 3pt shooter). I don't understand how one guy is a 1st rounder and the other is seen as an undrafted guy.

I doubt he'll sneak into the first round but I could definitely see him being a successful NBA player. Draymond Green was drafted in the second round and look where he is now. Just seems like Rese gets better and better every time he steps onto the court. His hunger and love for the game will take him a long way and make him a lot of $$