Montrezl Harrell
October 29, 2024
Jarell Martin
- Nationality: USA
- Date of Birth: 24/05/94
- Place of Birth: Baton Rouge, Louisiana (USA)
- Position: FRD
- Height (CM): 208
- Weight (KG): 108
- Junior Assoc: None
- College: LSU (2013–2015)
- NBL DEBUT: 16/01/21
- AGE AT DEBUT: 26
- LAST NBL GAME: 11/05/22
- AGE AT LAST GAME: 27
- NBL History: Sydney 2021-22 | Adelaide 2025
- Championships: 1
- Sydney (2022)
BIO: Jarell Martin was born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana (USA) where he attended Madison Prep High School.
As one of the top prospects in the country, Martin was selected as a McDonald’s All-American, the first for LSU head coach Johnny Jones. Martin was also the winner of the 2013 Mr. Basketball award given annually by the Louisiana Sports Writers Association to the top player in the state of Louisiana.
NBL EXPERIENCE
Jarell Martin made his NBL debut with the Sydney Kings at 26 years of age. He scored 11 points in his first game.
Sydney faced a major roster turnover after finishing runners-up to Perth in a Covid induced conclusion to the 2020 Grand Final. The team looked to recover from the loss of both All-NBL First Team forward Jae’Sean Tate and head coach Will Weaver, who both inked contracts with the NBA’s Houston Rockets while veterans Kevin Lisch, Andrew Bogut and Lucas Walker all retired. Kings assistant Adam Forde took up the reigns this season after being with the organisation since 2019 and replaced the outgoing talent with import Jarell Martin, Angus Glover (via Illawarra), and rookie Dejan Vasiljevic (via Miami University). During the preseason, Sydney lost promising forward Xavier Cooks to a foot injury and signed Tom Vodanovich (via New Zealand) as an injury replacement just before their opening game. The team’s injury woes continued when Angus Glover tore his ACL and would miss all but two games for the season.
As the season kicked off, the Kings looked to their young core to step up in the loss of key veterans and struggled early as a result. Losing three of their first four games, the team sat at the bottom of the ladder in seventh place. Mid-season, the league made the decisions to move all teams to Melbourne for a in-season tournament (NBL Cup) created to avoid COVID-related travel issues. It was here Sydney began to find some form, winning as many as they lost during the Cup (4-4) and then once the tournament was over, consecutive wins at home saw Sydney reach the top four by round 12.
Co-captain Casper Ware (17.7 points, 3.1 rebounds, and 4.4 assists) and Martin (17.9 points, 7.0 rebounds, and 1.0 assists) became the focal points on offence. The 27-year-old Martin recorded less than 10 points just twice with a season-high 29 points against the New Zealand Breakers in Round 19.
Dejan Vasiljevic (15.4 points, 3.6 rebounds, and 1.8 assists) and Jordan Hunter (9.0 points, 6.4 rebounds, and 1.1 blocks) both became major parts of the King’s core rotation, Hunter finishing runner-up in the voting for the Most Improved Player award and Vasiljevic being selected as Rookie of the Year. Xavier Cooks (10.3 points, 5.1 rebounds, 2.5 assists, 1.0 blocks) also showed what type of impact he could have during the King’s back end of the season win the league, producing a career high 19 points and 11 rebounds against the Hawks in Round 21. The Kings’ limitations this season were primarily their perimeter shooting, where they were equal worst in three-point percentage (tied with Illawarra with 33.4%) and inability to win on the road, where they lost 50% of their games away from home. With four rounds to go, Sydney was firmly entrenched inside the top four but a stretch of five losses in seven games that included two by over 20 points ultimately saw them fall short. Sydney ended the season on a three-game winning streak but would finish in fifth place (19-17) and fail to qualify for the playoffs.
2021/22
In a major off-season move, the Sydney Kings replaced Adam Forde with American rookie head coach Chase Buford. The son of longtime San Antonio Spurs executive RC Buford, Chase inherited a strong core that included Jarell Martin, Xavier Cooks, and Dejan Vasiljevic. The team further strengthened its roster by signing former NBA guard Jaylen Adams and fellow import RJ Hunter.
The season began with instability, as RJ Hunter played just one game before a season-ending injury, while Jaylen Adams missed a significant portion of the early schedule. Promising big man Jordan Hunter was also ruled out for the entire season. These setbacks contributed to a sluggish start, and in January the Kings hit a low point after losing four straight games. However, Adams eventually returned to action, and the club signed Ian Clark—an ex-teammate of Kings co-owner Andrew Bogut—to bolster their backcourt.
Jarell Martin averaged 15.8 points, 8.4 rebounds, and 0.9 assists per game and formed a formidable frontcourt pairing with Xavier Cooks as the Kings finished the regular season with a league-best 13-game win streak. This late-season surge secured Sydney a top-two finish and built strong momentum entering the playoffs.
In the semi-finals, the Kings squared off against Brian Goorjian’s Illawarra Hawks. Sydney dispatched their rivals in two straight games to book a spot in the Grand Final. On the other side of the draw, NBL newcomers Tasmania JackJumpers stunned minor premiers Melbourne United in three games, qualifying for the championship series by edging Perth via points percentage after South East Melbourne’s final-round win.
Sydney took command of the Grand Final with a 95–78 win in Game 1. Adams contributed 18 points before suffering a left hamstring injury that sidelined him for the rest of the series. Despite his absence, the Kings held strong in Game 2. In front of a hostile crowd in Hobart, JackJumpers star Josh Adams exploded for 36 points, but the Kings had answers across the board. Captain Xavier Cooks, Jarell Martin (who shot 80% from the field), and Dejan Vasiljevic all scored 20 points. Vasiljevic sealed the win with a deep three late, giving Sydney a 90–86 victory and marking their 12th consecutive road win—a new single-season league record.
Dejan Vasiljevic with the 𝘿𝘼𝙂𝙂𝙀𝙍 🗡️
–
– 📺 Watch the #NBLFinals Live on ESPN pic.twitter.com/XDIgoHVKo9— ESPN Australia & NZ (@ESPNAusNZ) May 8, 2022
Returning to Sydney for Game 3, the Kings completed the sweep in front of a raucous crowd of 16,000 at Qudos Bank Arena, snapping a 17-year championship drought. Martin and Cooks combined for 45 points and 29 rebounds, capping a dominant postseason run that saw Sydney win 19 of their final 21 games.
Xavier Cooks was awarded Finals MVP after averaging 19 points, 12 rebounds, and 5 assists across the series. At just 33 years old, Chase Buford became the fourth-youngest coach to win an NBL championship, joining the ranks of Bob Turner (1983), Ken Richardson (1982), and Jim Ericksen (1981)—the latter two achieving the feat as player-coaches.
17 years in the making 💜💛#WeTheKings #NBL22 pic.twitter.com/Wz7uIGjTr6— Sydney Kings (@SydneyKings) May 14, 2022
ADELAIDE 36ERS
20243/25
A major off-season overhaul saw Adelaide part ways with several key contributors, including Mitch McCarron (to New Zealand), Trentyn Flowers (drafted into the NBA), import forward Jacob Wiley (to Spain), and rotation bigs Tohi Smith-Milner (to Brisbane), Kyrin Galloway (to Cairns), Trey Kell III (to Illawarra), and Akech Aliir (to Melbourne).
In response, the 36ers re-signed sharpshooter Dejan Vasiljevic on a three-year deal and appointed him team captain. Isaac Humphries also recommitted for three seasons, while young locals Fiston Ipassou and Keanu Rasmussen returned on one-year extensions. South Australian swingman Jacob Rigoni inked a two-year deal with a club option. To replenish the roster, Adelaide added import point guard Kendric Davis, stretch forward Lat Mayen (via Cairns), big man Ben Griscti (from UC Riverside), NBL1 standout Patrick D’Arcy, veteran playmaker Jason Cadee, and ex-Sydney Kings import Jarell Martin from Turkey’s Galatasaray.
Martin signed with the 36ers on August 1, 2024, following recovery from a patellar tendon injury, but was then sidelined with a foot complaint that delayed his debut until November. While he worked through rehab under the supervision of GM of High Performance Nik Popovic, the club secured NBA veteran Montrezl Harrell as an injury replacement. Harrell’s instant impact led to a permanent contract, and Martin returned to a restructured rotation when finally cleared to play. Popovic confirmed Martin had met all physical, nutritional, and medical benchmarks prior to his reactivation.
Martin made his 36ers debut against Tasmania on October 29, contributing limited minutes in a narrow 85–87 loss. His role increased through December and January. On December 14 against New Zealand, Martin delivered one of his most efficient outings, scoring 16 points (4-7 FG, 2-4 3PT) with 4 rebounds in a 111–94 win as Kendric Davis exploded for 36 points. Martin followed that with 14 points (5-8 FG, 3-5 3PT), 5 rebounds, and 2 assists in a 97–94 win over Brisbane on Christmas Eve, helping Adelaide notch back-to-back wins and stay in the playoff race.
Martin’s most complete performance came on January 13 against Illawarra. With Adelaide pushing for playoff positioning, he played 30 minutes and contributed 16 points (6-11 FG, 2-6 3PT), 9 rebounds, and a key putback in the final minutes as the 36ers edged the Hawks 91–88. His size and inside presence provided vital balance in a contest where Davis and Harrell combined for 42 points.
Despite those contributions, Martin’s season failed to meet expectations set by his earlier Sydney Kings tenure. Across 20 games, he averaged 8.1 points, 4.1 rebounds, and 0.6 assists while shooting 43% from the field and 32% from beyond the arc. Harrell’s dominant season—highlighted by a 36-point, 16-rebound performance in a 99–93 overtime win over Cairns on October 25—solidified him as the preferred frontcourt weapon. Coach Mike Wells increasingly favoured a rotation that featured Harrell, Humphries, and Mayen, which squeezed Martin’s role, especially in late-game scenarios.
Martin was sidelined again in late January with a calf injury, missing key games including the regular season finale, a tight 89–92 loss to Brisbane on January 31. He returned for the postseason and was active in the 36ers’ 95–88 play-in win over Sydney on February 13 and their 75–85 season-ending loss to South East Melbourne on February 16. However, his impact in those contests was minimal as Adelaide leaned heavily on its starting core.
Although Martin’s season was interrupted by injuries and overshadowed by Harrell’s arrival, he provided frontcourt depth, spacing, and flashes of offensive versatility. His three-point shooting remained a weapon in pick-and-pop sets, and his size helped Adelaide withstand stretches without Humphries or Harrell. While his 2024/25 campaign did not replicate his All-NBL calibre seasons with Sydney, Martin showed enough in spurts to remain a viable contributor at the NBL level if fully healthy.
Jarell Martin currently plays for the Adelaide 36ers and has played 79 games in his NBL career. He has averaged 14.6 points, 6.7 rebounds, and 0.9 assists since entering the league in 2021.
CURRENT CONTRACT:
Adelaide 36ers – 1 Year Deal (2024-25)
Dan Boyce is a die-hard Sydney Kings fan who grew up in Melbourne during the roaring 90's of Australian Basketball and spent far too much time collecting Futera NBL Basketball cards.
NBL TOTAL STATISTICS
| SEASON | AGE | TEAM | TEAM RECORD | GP | MINS | PTS | REB | AST | OR | DR | STL | BLK | TO | PF | FGM | FGA | FG% | 3PM | 3PA | 3P% | FTM | FTA | FT% | TS% | EFG% | HS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 30 | Adelaide | 13-16 (6) | 20 | 277.0 | 162 | 81 | 11 | 68 | 13 | 13 | 6 | 18 | 55 | 56 | 130 | 43% | 20 | 60 | 33% | 30 | 35 | 86% | 55% | 51% | 16 |
| 2021-22 | 28 | Sydney | 19-9 (3) | 31 | 858.0 | 491 | 259 | 31 | 58 | 201 | 23 | 18 | 57 | 81 | 183 | 350 | 52% | 50 | 130 | 38% | 75 | 95 | 79% | 62% | 59% | 24 |
| 2020-21 | 27 | Sydney | 19-17 (5) | 28 | 744.0 | 502 | 196 | 31 | 55 | 141 | 19 | 13 | 50 | 61 | 198 | 396 | 50% | 30 | 75 | 40% | 76 | 97 | 78% | 57% | 54% | 29 | Totals | 79 | 1879 | 1155 | 536 | 73 | 181 | 355 | 55 | 37 | 125 | 197 | 437 | 876 | 49.9% | 100 | 265 | 37.7% | 181 | 227 | 79.7% | 59% | 56% | 29 |
NBL PER GAME STATISTICS
| SEASON | AGE | TEAM | TEAM RECORD | GP | MINS | PTS | REB | AST | OR | DR | STL | BLK | TO | PF | FGM | FGA | FG% | 3PM | 3PA | 3P% | FTM | FTA | FT% | TS% | EFG% | HS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 30 | Adelaide | 13-16 (6) | 20 | 13.9 | 8.1 | 4.1 | 0.6 | 3.4 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.3 | 0.9 | 2.8 | 2.8 | 6.5 | 43% | 1.0 | 3.0 | 33% | 1.5 | 1.8 | 86% | 55% | 51% | 16 |
| 2021-22 | 28 | Sydney | 19-9 (3) | 31 | 27.7 | 15.8 | 8.4 | 1.0 | 1.9 | 6.5 | 0.7 | 0.6 | 1.8 | 2.6 | 5.9 | 11.3 | 52% | 1.6 | 4.2 | 38% | 2.4 | 3.1 | 79% | 62% | 59% | 24 |
| 2020-21 | 27 | Sydney | 19-17 (5) | 28 | 26.6 | 17.9 | 7.0 | 1.1 | 2.0 | 5.0 | 0.7 | 0.5 | 1.8 | 2.2 | 7.1 | 14.1 | 50% | 1.1 | 2.7 | 40% | 2.7 | 3.5 | 78% | 57% | 54% | 29 | Total | 79 | 23.8 | 14.6 | 6.8 | 0.9 | 2.3 | 4.5 | 0.7 | 0.5 | 1.6 | 2.5 | 5.5 | 11.1 | 49.9% | 0.0 | 0.0 | 37.7% | 1.3 | 3.4 | 79.7% | 59% | 56% | 29 |
CAREER HIGHS
| POINTS | REBOUNDS | ASSISTS | STEALS | BLOCKS | TURNOVERS | TRIPLE DOUBLES | 29 | 17 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 0 |
|---|
NBA EXPERIENCE
Jarell Martin was drafted by the Memphis Grizzlies with pick #25 in the 2015 NBA Draft.
Four days after being drafted, it was revealed that a stress fracture in his foot would prevent him from playing in the Summer League. Despite the injury, he signed his rookie scale contract with the Grizzlies on July 10. Less than two months later, Martin sustained another foot injury, this time fracturing his left foot after colliding with another player during a workout.
On December 18, he made his NBA debut in the Grizzlies 97–88 loss to the Dallas Mavericks. His minutes increased post All-Star break thanks to multiple injured teammates. Having scored eight points total in his NBA career up until March 7, 2016, Martin had 15 of his career-high 16 points in the first half of the Grizzlies 116–96 loss to the Boston Celtics on March 9. During his rookie season, he had multiple assignments to the Iowa Energy, the Grizzlies D-League affiliate.
On October 30, 2016, Martin made his first career start, recording four points and five rebounds in 19 minutes in a 112–103 overtime win over the Washington Wizards. On November 28, 2016, he posted his first career double-double with 11 points and 12 rebounds in a 104–85 loss to the Charlotte Hornets. During the 2016–17 season, he had multiple assignments to the Iowa Energy.
On July 23, 2018, Martin and cash considerations were traded to the Orlando Magic in exchange for Dakari Johnson and the draft rights to Tyler Harvey.
On August 16, 2019, the Cleveland Cavaliers signed Martin to a one-year deal. On October 19, 2019 the Cavaliers released Martin. On February 2, 2020, Martin signed with the Rio Grande Valley Vipers.
Martin played 184 games in the NBA. He averaged 5.4 points, 3.5 rebounds, and 0.6 assists per game over his NBA career.
NBA TRANSACTIONS:
- June 25, 2015: Drafted by the Memphis Grizzlies in the 1st round (25th pick) of the 2015 NBA Draft.
-
July 10, 2015: Signed a multi-year contract with the Memphis Grizzlies.
-
July 23, 2018: Traded by the Memphis Grizzlies with cash to the Orlando Magic for Tyler Harvey and Dakari Johnson $1.04MM
-
August 16, 2019: Signed as a free agent with the Cleveland Cavaliers.
-
October 19, 2019: Waived by the Cleveland Cavaliers.
| Season | Team | PTS | AST | STL | BLK | FGM | FGA | FG% | 3PM | 3PA | 3P% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 82% | 54% | 68% | 80% | ||||||
| 2 | 0 | 29 | 4 | 3 | 2 | ||||||
| Total | 437 | 876 | 49.9% | 100 | 265 | 37.7% |
NBA TOTAL STATISTICS
| YEAR | AGE | TEAM | POS | GP | GS | MINS | PTS | TRB | AST | ORB | DRB | STL | BLK | TOV | PF | FG | FGA | FG% | 3P | 3PA | 3P% | FT | FTA | FT% | TS% | EFG% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015-16 | 21 | Memphis | PF | 27 | 0 | 380 | 153 | 86 | 15 | 39 | 47 | 8 | 7 | 19 | 58 | 54 | 116 | 47% | 0 | 2 | 0% | 45 | 62 | 73% | 53% | 47% |
| 2016-17 | 22 | Memphis | PF | 42 | 3 | 558 | 165 | 162 | 8 | 42 | 120 | 17 | 9 | 28 | 91 | 58 | 151 | 38% | 9 | 25 | 36% | 40 | 50 | 80% | 48% | 41% |
| 2017-18 | 23 | Memphis | PF | 73 | 36 | 1661 | 565 | 318 | 73 | 97 | 221 | 39 | 49 | 86 | 211 | 221 | 496 | 45% | 34 | 98 | 35% | 89 | 116 | 77% | 52% | 48% |
| 2018-19 | 24 | Orlando | PF | 42 | 1 | 328 | 115 | 73 | 18 | 11 | 62 | 3 | 8 | 11 | 51 | 43 | 104 | 41% | 20 | 57 | 35% | 9 | 11 | 82% | 53% | 51% |
| 2018-19 | 24 | Orlando | PF | 42 | 1 | 328 | 115 | 73 | 18 | 11 | 62 | 3 | 8 | 11 | 51 | 43 | 104 | 41% | 20 | 57 | 35% | 9 | 11 | 82% | 53% | 51% |
| 2017-18 | 23 | Memphis | PF | 73 | 36 | 1661 | 565 | 318 | 73 | 97 | 221 | 39 | 49 | 86 | 211 | 221 | 496 | 45% | 34 | 98 | 35% | 89 | 116 | 77% | 52% | 48% |
| 2016-17 | 22 | Memphis | PF | 42 | 3 | 558 | 165 | 162 | 8 | 42 | 120 | 17 | 9 | 28 | 91 | 58 | 151 | 38% | 9 | 25 | 36% | 40 | 50 | 80% | 48% | 41% |
| 2015-16 | 21 | Memphis | PF | 27 | 0 | 380 | 153 | 86 | 15 | 39 | 47 | 8 | 7 | 19 | 58 | 54 | 116 | 47% | 0 | 2 | 0% | 45 | 62 | 73% | 53% | 47% | Total | 184 | 40 | 2927 | 998 | 639 | 114 | 189 | 450 | 67 | 73 | 144 | 411 | 376 | 867 | 43% | 63 | 182 | 35% | 183 | 239 | 77% |
NBA PER GAME STATISTICS
| YEAR | AGE | TEAM | POS | GP | GS | MINS | PTS | TRB | AST | ORB | DRB | STL | BLK | TOV | PF | FG | FGA | FG% | 3P | 3PA | 3P% | FT | FTA | FT% | TS% | EFG% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-19 | 24 | Orlando | PF | 42 | 1 | 7.8 | 2.7 | 1.7 | 0.4 | 0.3 | 1.5 | 0.1 | 0.2 | 0.3 | 1.2 | 1.0 | 2.5 | 41% | 0.5 | 1.4 | 35% | 0.2 | 0.3 | 82% | 53% | 51% |
| 2017-18 | 23 | Memphis | PF | 73 | 36 | 22.8 | 7.7 | 4.4 | 1.0 | 1.3 | 3.0 | 0.5 | 0.7 | 1.2 | 2.9 | 3.0 | 6.8 | 45% | 0.5 | 1.3 | 35% | 1.2 | 1.6 | 77% | 52% | 48% |
| 2016-17 | 22 | Memphis | PF | 42 | 3 | 13.3 | 3.9 | 3.9 | 0.2 | 1.0 | 2.9 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 0.7 | 2.2 | 1.4 | 3.6 | 38% | 0.2 | 0.6 | 36% | 1.0 | 1.2 | 80% | 48% | 41% |
| 2015-16 | 21 | Memphis | PF | 27 | 0 | 14.1 | 5.7 | 3.2 | 0.6 | 1.4 | 1.7 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.7 | 2.1 | 2.0 | 4.3 | 47% | 0.0 | 0.1 | 0% | 1.7 | 2.3 | 73% | 53% | 47% | Total | 184 | 40 | 15.9 | 5.4 | 3.5 | 0.6 | 1.0 | 2.4 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.8 | 2.2 | 2.0 | 4.7 | 43% | 0.3 | 1.0 | 35% | 1.0 | 1.3 | 77% |
INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE
- Israel - Maccabi Tel Aviv (2022–2023) | Turkey - Galatasaray Nef (2023-2024)
On July 4, 2022, Martin signed a two-year deal with Maccabi Tel Aviv of the Israeli Premier League. In 38 EuroLeague games, he averaged 7.2 points and 3.5 rebounds in 19 minutes per contest. On July 17, 2023, Martin mutually parted ways with the Israeli powerhouse.
COLLEGE
Martin started 25 of LSU's 34 games and averaged 10.3 points, 4.6 rebounds and 26.2 minutes per game. He ranked ninth in the SEC among freshmen in scoring, and seventh among SEC freshmen in rebounding. He averaged 11.4 points per game in SEC action with 12 of his 18 double figure scoring games coming in SEC play. For his performance, Martin was selected to the SEC All-Freshman Team.
As a sophomore, Martin led LSU with 16.9 points per game and increased his rebounding to 9.2 per game. He had a career-high 28 points against Florida on February 21. He had 15 double-doubles and helped lead the Tigers to the NCAA Tournament. On March 25, 2015, Martin declared for the NBA draft, forgoing his final two years of college eligibility
AWARDS
- Israeli League champion (2023)
-
Israeli League Cup winner (2022)
-
First-team All-SEC (2015)
-
SEC All-Freshman team (2014)
-
McDonald's All-American (2013)
-
First-team Parade All-American (2013)
-
Louisiana Mr. Basketball (2013)
Related
HAVE MORE INFORMATION ON THIS PLAYER?
Whilst we try to source as much information as we can for every player who has ever played in the NBL some information on a player profile may be missing. If you have additional information on a player you'd like us to add to a profile, please send it to us using the enquiry form below.
Submissions are then sent to info@aussiehoopla.com
