NOTRE DAME- Notre Dame men’s basketball forward Scott Martin has been granted a sixth year of eligibility by the NCAA and will return to play for the Irish in 2012-13.
Martin averaged 9.5 points and 5.7 rebounds per game in helping lead the Irish to a 22-12 record in 2011-12. He's only played three years of college basketball. MArtin transferred to Notre Dame in June of 2008 following his freshman year (2007-08) at Purdue University. After sitting out the 2008-09 campaign due to the NCAA transfer rule, Martin missed the entire 2009-10 season after suffering a torn ACL in his left knee.
“We’re thrilled in the NCAA’s decision to grant Scott a sixth year of eligibility,” Irish head coach Mike Brey said.
“Scott was our “glue guy” this past season with our young team. He helped drive us with his experience and leadership. I was so proud of him in how he handled himself once Tim Abromaitis went down with his ACL injury. Scott is a great example for college basketball and we’re excited that he gets an opportunity to play one more season in a Notre Dame uniform.”
Martin started all 33 games he played for the Irish in ’11-’12, scored in double figures in 17 contests and grabbed 10-plus rebounds in three games while averaging 34.7 minutes per contest. Two of his three double-doubles came inboth of Notre Dame’s victories over USF. In a 60-49 victory during the regular season on Jan. 10, 2012, Martin netted 15 points and grabbed a career-high 13 rebounds against the Bulls. He also tallied a career-high 23 points against DelawareState on Nov. 18, 2011.
Martin has only played three years of college basketball. He transferred to Notre Dame in June of 2008 following his freshman year (2007-08) at Purdue University. After sitting out the 2008-09 campaign due to the NCAA transfer rule, Martin missed the entire 2009-10 season after suffering a torn ACL in his left knee.
Martin served as one of three captains last year, leading the Irish to a 13-5 BIG EAST mark, the second-most regular-season league wins in program history, and third-place finish in the final BIG EAST standings.
His return means the Irish will have all five starters back.
