The Wolfpacker: An Independent Magazine Covering NC State Sports
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68 ■ THE WOLFPACKER WOLFPACK BASKETBALL PREVIEW ■ Caleb Martin 14 • F Fr. • Mocksville, N.C. • 6-6 • 200 Analysis: Martin is one half of the athletic freshman twin duo, and is the more perimeter-oriented of the brothers. He is noted as a smooth shooter. Martin was set back over the summer by a foot injury that required surgery to put a screw in to stabilize the reoccurring problem, but was cleared in time to participate at the start of practice. Career Highlights: Rated as a four-star recruit and the No. 60 overall player in the 2014 class by Rivals.com … Played as a senior at national high school power Oak Hill Academy in Mouth of Wilson, Va., helping the team to a 41-4 record and runner-up finish in the Dick's Sporting Goods High School National Tourna - ment where he was named all-tournament … Played previously at Davie County High in Mocksville, N.C., and also participated in football as a freshman … Played AAU basketball for Team Loaded. Coach's Corner: "We were very conservative with him through this summer and his workouts. We wanted to be as con- servative with that as possible and let [his foot] completely heal." — Head coach Mark Gottfried Personal: Enrolled in the First Year College … Is one minute younger than twin brother Cody Martin. Ten Questions With Caleb Martin What is your biggest guilty pleasure? Eating bad, like fast food. It's just so convenient. What is one item on your bucket list? I want to go skydiv- ing. What's the country you would most like to visit? Costa Rica. What's your favorite move on the basketball court? Hesitation. When was your first time dunking? End of seventh grade. What's your favorite ice cream flavor? Vanilla. What is your funniest or favorite expression from an NC State coach? I don't think I'll be able to say it on here. Who has the messiest locker on the team? Abdul-Malik Abu or BeeJay Anya. What were your first thoughts on the new uniforms? I like the way they look and how light they are. In 20 years, I will most likely be … hopefully still playing ball. PHOTO BY KEN MARTIN