Who is Cody Martin?
Cody Lee Martin is a recognized American professional basketball player for the Charlotte Hornets of the National Basketball Association (NBA). Martin played college basketball for the NC State Wolfpack and the Nevada Wolf Pack. He is the twin brother of Caleb Martin and was drafted by the Hornets in the 2nd round of the 2019 NBA draft.
Cody Martin Career
High school career
Cody played basketball for prep powerhouse Oak Hill Academy with his twin brother Caleb Martin. Before joining Oak Hill the twins played 3 seasons at Davie County High School in Mocksville, North Carolina. Martin also played football during his freshman year of high school. The twins committed to North Carolina State University over Providence and Rutgers.
College career
Martin averaged 6.0 points, 4.4 rebounds, and 2.3 assists per game at NC State as a sophomore. After the season, the Martin twins transferred to Nevada to play for coach Eric Musselman. Following sitting out a season as a redshirt, he was named Mountain West Conference defensive player of the year. Martin then averaged 14 points, 6.3 rebounds, and 4.7 assists per game and guided the Wolf Pack to an NCAA Tournament appearance.
Following the season, the twins declared for the 2018 NBA draft without hiring an agent, hence preserving their ability to go back to college. The Martins were participants in the NBA Draft Combine the same year, but they opted to stay for their senior seasons in Nevada. Coming into his senior season, Cody was named to the Preseason MWC Team.
Professional career
Charlotte Hornets (2019-present)
Cody was picked 36th overall in the 2019 NBA Draft by his hometown team, the Charlotte Hornets. He signed with the Hornets on July 31, 2019. On October 25, 2019, Martin made his debut in NBA, coming off from the bench in a 121-99 defeat by the Minnesota Timberwolves with 4 points, 4 rebounds, an assist, and a steal.
Martin earned his first assignment to the Hornets’ NBA G League affiliate, the Greensboro Swarm on November 29, 2019. He averaged 5.4 points per game for the Hornets, shooting 54.5% from three-point range. He then re-signed with the Hornets on a four-year, $32 contract on July 2, 2022.
How old is Cody Martin?
Cody Lee Martin is aged 27 years as of 2022, having been born on September 28, 1995, in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, U.S. He shares his birthday with celebrities including Rebecca Zamolo, Hilary Duff, Momona Tamada, Olivia Jade, Olivia Neill, Tyler Lockett, Pauletta Washington, and many others.
Cody Martin Family
Who are Cody Martin’s parents?
Cody Lee Martin was born in Wiston-Salem, North Carolina to his parents, Jenny Bennett and her spouse. His father is not known to the media and his mother brought up the family as a single mother.
Does Cody Martin have siblings?
Martin has two siblings, a twin brother named Caleb Martin and another unknown older brother. Caleb is also a professional basketball player.
Cody Martin Education
Martin attended Davie County High School in Mocksville, North Carolina together with his brother Caleb. They then joined Oak Hill Academy, where they went on with their high school basketball career. The Martin twins joined North Carolina State University where they played college basketball. They played for one season and transferred to Nevada to continue their basketball college career.
Cody Martin Girlfriend
Martin is currently single and has not been linked to any relationship in his life.
Cody Martin Children
Martin is not married and has not been in any relationship and does not have any children of his own to date.
Cody Martin Measurements
Martin has a well-built, muscular, and athletic body adding up \to a height of 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) and weighs 93 kg (205 lbs).
Cody Martin’s Net Worth
American professional basketball player Martin plays for the Hornets from 2019 to the present in the NBA. He has garnered an accumulative net worth of approximately $5 million as of 2023.
