Brandon Martin

[Bud Wiser]

Got the start tonight. Not sure what that says about this team. It’s a weird situation all around. I’d think if he were a legit D-1 athlete he would’ve been here from the beginning. Goes to USC-U, plays a season and basically misses last year. Now he’s starting for his dad’s team.

It has to be weird for him. He looks a bit lost out there and Frank went on the court to chew his a$$ out after he messed up on a play that led to a 10-second violation. Has to be weird being on the team when you see your dad chew out the other guys too.

Not complaining, just a strange situation. I know players have played for their dad’s for years. But this one seems a little out there.

 

[whythis28]

He has played well! 3 points and 8 boards.

 

[Bud Wiser]

He has played well! 3 points and 8 boards.

I’m sure his dad’s comfort level with him out there plays a part. But there have been a few offensive possessions where he had no idea what to do. I was surprised. I hope he does well. Still would think he could’ve gone somewhere better than USCU if he truly had the ability to play at this level. Maybe Martin wanted him to play for Dave Dickerson for a couple of years and then transfer in rather than come in as a freshman. I don’t know…

 

[whythis28]

I played for my dad. He benched me multiple times. Mainly due to not showing enough aggression. Granted, it was Pee-Wee football: Caughman Road park. Lol

 

[TAV31]

He hustles. Simple as that. Always around the ball on rebounds. Doesn't mean he's great, but his effort is probably always there.

 

[Gamekem]

I think if his job wasn't in jeopardy he wouldn't have brought him on the team. But I believe since he really doesn't have much to lose he decided to go out with his son for better or worse.

For the first couple of games I wasn't impressed with him and figured he would just be an end of the bench, walk on type of player. But these last two games he has been pretty good and we likely don't win the game without his impact tonight.

 

[FORKCOCK]

Bobby Knight's son played for him.

 

[coolcock2001]

Led team in rebounding last night. Coach wants him to play that Mike Carerra role, limitless energy

 

[kidrobinski]

I have developed a habit of muting the sound on Carolina games, and did not realize that was Brandon until I looked him up after reading this thread. I’ll take him.

 

[roosterbell]

I have developed a habit of muting the sound on Carolina games, and did not realize that was Brandon until I looked him up after reading this thread. I’ll take him.

The kid has energy and heart. That's something that can be contagious and a good problem to have. I'm glad we have him.

 

[will110]

Coach K's grandson walked on at Duke, got put on scholarship, and then got arrested for DWI recently.

 

[coolcock2001]

Coach K's grandson walked on at Duke, got put on scholarship, and then got arrested for DWI recently.

Hey, somebody had to be in that driver's seat when the police got there

 

[USCBatgirl21]

I'd rather have Brandon in there than the Carter kid. I was not impressed with him last night. I know he's a freshman, but again, not impressed. Hope he improves.

 

[GamecockJL]

He has played well.

 

[Bud Wiser]

I'd rather have Brandon in there than the Carter kid. I was not impressed with him last night. I know he's a freshman, but again, not impressed. Hope he improves.

Really? Carter is going to be our best player over the next 3-4 years. The fact Frank put the game in his hands as a freshman, instead of Cousinard, shows how much Frank thinks of Carter. He’s a little raw, but he did make 4 clutch free throws to win the game as well.

 

[USCBatgirl21]

Really? Carter is going to be our best player over the next 3-4 years. The fact Frank put the game in his hands as a freshman, instead of Cousinard, shows how much Frank thinks of Carter. He’s a little raw, but he did make 4 clutch free throws to win the game as well.

Maybe he was having a bad game last night, but I wasn't impressed. As I said, I hope he improves. He looked lost quite a few times last night, especially when pressured by their D.

 

[vacock#]

Really? Carter is going to be our best player over the next 3-4 years. The fact Frank put the game in his hands as a freshman, instead of Cousinard, shows how much Frank thinks of Carter. He’s a little raw, but he did make 4 clutch free throws to win the game as well.

I hope Cousinard gets better. I need to get used to the new team.

 

[kidrobinski]

I'd rather have Brandon in there than the Carter kid. I was not impressed with him last night. I know he's a freshman, but again, not impressed. Hope he improves.

Ooooh, disagree strongly. Sorry.

 

[USCBatgirl21]

Ooooh, disagree strongly. Sorry.

No apologies. I hope I end up being wrong.

 

[roosterbell]

Devin Carter is the best option we've had since maybe Thornwell at taking his man off the dribble and getting to the rim. He's a bit raw but you have to love his aggressiveness. That's an area we've been deficient in for quite a while. He's got a scorers mentality and the athleticism to back it up.

Looking forward to watching him develop. He's got a chance to be really good for us.

 

[67gamecock]

Bobby Knight's son played for him.

. . . and there must be a special place in Heaven for that son!

 

[gamecock disciple]

Maybe he was having a bad game last night, but I wasn't impressed. As I said, I hope he improves. He looked lost quite a few times last night, especially when pressure

Really? Carter is going to be our best player over the next 3-4 years. The fact Frank put the game in his hands as a freshman, instead of Cousinard, shows how much Frank thinks of Carter. He’s a little raw, but he did make 4 clutch free throws to win the game as well.

I agree with Bud ... the little I have seen him, he seems to have a fairly decent IQ on the floor, moves without the ball, sees the floor well, is unselfish ... he will only get stronger and grow more in confidence ... very creative ... humble thoughts ...

 

[tngamecock#]

Martin hustles, plays good d, and is in the right spot. He's not an offensive machine, but he's not trying to be. I have been pleasantly surprised by his play. He can give us helpful minutes. I'm sure the rotation will continue to evolve. But anyone who thinks about tearing this guy down at this point is really telling us about themselves.

 

[tngamecock#]

Maybe he was having a bad game last night, but I wasn't impressed. As I said, I hope he improves. He looked lost quite a few times last night, especially when pressured by their D.

Chico or Devin? Devin is going to be a stud. Chico looks like a freshman trying to figure it out. They are 4 games in..........we'll see how they develop.

 

[Jon Snow]

Chico or Devin? Devin is going to be a stud. Chico looks like a freshman trying to figure it out. They are 4 games in..........we'll see how they develop.

This was my thought as well. Chico struggles while he was in the game, and is going to have a hard time getting out of the doghouse. Devin is a very solid freshman.