2027 prospect Brandon Martin Jr. of Greensburg Central Catholic (PA) is a name to watch as he develops. Martin Jr. shared that programs such as Kent State, Youngstown State, Iona, Rutgers, and Cal U have already started to follow him on social media and some have sent camp invitations, with more potentially joining the list.

“I think they like my height. I have a large frame, I’m young, and still developing,” Martin Jr. said. “I can guard multiple positions, stretch the floor, and I play defense just as well as offense.”

Youngstown State’s interest piqued over the summer at a Hoop Group tournament, where assistant coach Danny Reese closely followed Martin Jr.’s games.

“I was at a Hoop Group tournament, and the Youngstown State coach was there, basically following us the whole weekend,” Martin Jr. recalled. “I didn’t play my best in front of him, but I had strong defensive games, and that’s what he liked. He appreciated that I’m 6-5, can guard guards, rebound, and stretch the floor.”

The mutual interest has progressed, with Martin Jr. scheduling an unofficial visit to Youngstown State this weekend to meet the coaching staff and tour the campus.

“I want to see the campus and, hopefully, catch a practice,” he said. “I’m excited to see the locker rooms, dorms, and how the college is set up. I’m really looking forward to the visit.”

Martin Jr. will also take an unofficial to Kent State on September 28th.

This summer marked significant progress for Martin Jr., who noted a big leap from last year when he had no college interest and wasn’t playing on a shoe circuit. After connecting with Nate Perry, Tom Droney, and Seth Martin, he’s now in a much better position to secure Division I offers.

“I met Nate Perry, Tom Droney, and Seth Martin, and they showed me how much potential I truly have,” he said. “I also want to thank my high school coaches for believing in me and pushing me in workouts. I worked hard every day and got to showcase my skills on a big stage.”

Basketball has become a way of life for the 6-foot-5 guard from Pennsylvania. He doesn’t know exactly how far the sport will take him, but he’s confident it will lead somewhere.

“I plan on pushing this as far as I can,” he said. “With my potential and work ethic, I know I can get somewhere. I’m confident in myself, my coaching staff believes in me, and my parents support me. With the strong support system I have, there’s no reason I can’t succeed.”

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