Brian Martin

Brian Martin (August 18, 1962 – August 15, 2025) was an American professional basketball player, who had a brief career in the NBA. Born in Fort Smith, Arkansas, he attended Hutchinson Community College and the University of Kansas.

Martin, a , forward, was selected by the Indiana Pacers with the 185th overall pick in the 1984 NBA draft. His only NBA season (1985–86) was split with the Portland Trail Blazers and the Seattle SuperSonics.

He also had a lengthy career in the Continental Basketball Association (CBA). In 252 games over six seasons, he averaged 9.0 points and 8.7 rebounds per game. He played for the Tampa Bay/Rapid City Thrillers, Cedar Rapids Silver Bullets, Columbus Horizon, Omaha Racers, and Fort Wayne Fury, winning a league championship with Tampa Bay in 1985. His best year was the 1985–86 season, when he averaged 11.9 points and 11.6 rebounds per game for Tampa Bay, earning All-CBA Second Team and All-Defensive First Team honors.

Martin died on August 15, 2025, at the age of 62.

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