Jack Michael Martinez
Encyclopedia
Jack Michael Martínez (born October 12, 1981 in Santo Domingo) is a professional male basketball
player from the Dominican Republic
. He is a 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m) power forward
, who also plays as a center
. The nephew of Soterio Ramírez, he played in Venezuela, Puerto Rico, Italy, Dominican Republic and Mexico.
Martínez made his debut for the Dominican Republic National Team
in 2001. He was named MVP at the 2004 Central American Championship
in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, where his team claimed the gold medal by defeating Puerto Rico in the final.
Jack Martinez attended Artesia
High School in Lakewood, CA and played along side Jason Kapono
and Jón Arnór Stefánsson
before it was found out that the foreign players were illegally recruited by Coach Wayne Merino.
Basketball
Basketball is a team sport in which two teams of five players try to score points by throwing or "shooting" a ball through the top of a basketball hoop while following a set of rules...
player from the Dominican Republic
Dominican Republic
The Dominican Republic is a nation on the island of La Hispaniola, part of the Greater Antilles archipelago in the Caribbean region. The western third of the island is occupied by the nation of Haiti, making Hispaniola one of two Caribbean islands that are shared by two countries...
. He is a 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m) power forward
Power forward (basketball)
Power forward is a position in the sport of basketball. The position is referred to in playbook terms as the four position and is commonly abbreviated "PF". It has also been referred to as the "post" position. Power forwards play a role similar to that of center in what is called the "post" or "low...
, who also plays as a center
Center (basketball)
The center, colloquially known as the five or the post, is one of the standard positions in a regulation basketball game. The center is normally the tallest player on the team, and often has a great deal of strength and body mass as well...
. The nephew of Soterio Ramírez, he played in Venezuela, Puerto Rico, Italy, Dominican Republic and Mexico.
Martínez made his debut for the Dominican Republic National Team
Dominican Republic national basketball team
The Dominican Republic national basketball team are the men's basketball side that represent the Dominican Republic in international competition...
in 2001. He was named MVP at the 2004 Central American Championship
2004 Centrobasket
This page shows the results of the 2004 Men's Central American and Caribbean Basketball Championship, also known as the 2004 Centrobasket, which was held in the city of Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic from July 7 to July 11, 2004.-Competing nations:...
in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, where his team claimed the gold medal by defeating Puerto Rico in the final.
Jack Martinez attended Artesia
Artesia
Artesia may refer to:Places* Artesia, California* Artesia, Colorado * Artesia, Mississippi* Artesia, New Mexico* Artesia Wells, Texas* Mosomane, Botswana, also known as ArtesiaCompanies...
High School in Lakewood, CA and played along side Jason Kapono
Jason Kapono
Jason Alan Kapono is an American professional basketball player who is a free agent. Drafted by the Cleveland Cavaliers in the second round of the 2003 NBA Draft, Kapono later also played for the Charlotte Bobcats, Miami Heat, Toronto Raptors, and Philadelphia 76ers...
and Jón Arnór Stefánsson
Jón Arnór Stefánsson
Jón Arnór Stefánsson is an Icelandic basketball player who currently plays with CAI Zaragoza in Spain and also is a member of the Icelandic national team. He won the FIBA EuroCup title in 2005 with Dynamo Saint Petersburg.-External links:**...
before it was found out that the foreign players were illegally recruited by Coach Wayne Merino.