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WCU Men's Basketball Visits with NBA 1st-round Pick and Former Teammate Kevin Martin

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First-round draft pick Kevin Martin is in his first year in the NBA.


Atlanta, Ga. - On Friday (Nov. 7) the Western Carolina men's basketball team got to visit with former teammate Kevin Martin as the Sacramento Kings defeated the Atlanta Hawks. Read two stories by Tyler Norris Goode of the Asheville Citizen-Times on Martin and the Cats' visit.

Story One: Sacramento Rookie Kevin Martin Willing to Listen, Work as He Adjusts to Life in the NBA
During a shootaround Friday morning at Philips Arena, Sacramento's Kevin Martin stood still and listened to a respected basketball voice: Kings assistant coach Pete Carril. Click link below for full story:
Sacramento rookie Martin Adjusts to Life in the NBA

Story Two: Cats Look to Martin for Some Inspiration
He's been to China, Seattle, New York City and many points in between during the past three months, but Kevin Martin didn't even hesitate when asked his favorite destination so far as an NBA player. Click link below for full story:
Cats Look to Martin for Some Inspiration

Kevin Martin (left) visits with former team mates Rans Brempong and Terrence Woodyard.

Western Head Coach Steve Shurina and Associate Head Coach Mike Craft visit with Kevin.

Kevin Martin and the Catamount basketball team.