Family: Parents, Clair and Ivor Martin
High School: Named to Tennessee/Georgia All-Star Team … National Honor Society.
Sewanee: Appeared in 16 games for Sewanee in 2008-09 … had 17 points and six rebounds versus Otterbein College on 12/2/08, both career-highs … finished third on the team in blocked shots.
Who would play you in a movie? Denzel Washington
What is your favorite job that you’ve ever had? selling knives and cutlery
One thing you can’t live without: Food
What song would play when you stepped to the plate in a Major League Baseball game? “Big Pimpin’”- Jay Z
Playing on your iPod: Jay Z, 50 Cent
Favorite thing about Sewanee: Playing basketball
If you were going into space and could only take three things, what would you take: A piano, Halle Berry, lots of Twix
What is your favorite TV show? The Fresh Prince
Coach Smith on Sam: “Sam showed signs last season of a player who can influence the game on both ends of the court. Sam’s length allows him to defend taller players and his athletic ability allows him to play more than one position. He is still learning the game and has improved every day he has stepped on the court. I expect Sam to become more of a consistent scorer and a player who can defend our opponent’s best playmaker.”
