Max Martino

[giant78]

Re: Max Martino

Mad Max. I like it!

[Blue42]

Re: Max Martino

The problem here is that Max's shooting percentage is about the same as his grade point average.

Just kidding. I'll take a 6'5" valedictorian who's athletic and likes to play defense any day.

Kids like that make for a healthy program.

[UNI83]

Re: Max Martino

I love the fact he is walking on here. I think he will really help the program. I trust who Jake feels is worth inviting to walk on/giving scholarships too, however, the fact he was down to UNI and Coe does strike me as odd.

[merkpanthers]

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Gary said that he was a prefered walk-on on OPR tonight.

[UNIChippewa]

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Sounds like a good, sound addition to me, particularly to take a walk-on spot.

Any other names out there that we are looking at signing between now and next Wednesday?

[ceaser150]

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Here's a highlight video from his junior year:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FcntKkSURGk

[casbern]

Re: Max Martino

Here's a highlight video from his junior year:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FcntKkSURGk

I like his D skills... this seems like an even better addition than it was the first couple of times I looked at it today. Glad to have Max as a Panther.

[orangetennis]

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I like his length, he has surprisingly quick hands & handles the ball well for his size. looks like ne needs to work on releasing his shot a bit higher.
Always question a guy who's considering D3 schools but he appears to have some skills that could translate to the MVC, especially at 6'5''

[crich1]

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I like his length, he has surprisingly quick hands & handles the ball well for his size. looks like ne needs to work on releasing his shot a bit higher.
Always question a guy who's considering D3 schools but he appears to have some skills that could translate to the MVC, especially at 6'5''

The kid IS a Division 3 player. Most walk ons are in reality. But having a practice player with some height on him is never a bad thing. Now that we know he was invited to walk on to the team, people can calm down about using up a scholarship. Bringing in Martino is a no risk sort of thing since the rides are still out there to give to others either now or for the class of 2011.

[Panther Alum 83]

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Sorry if this has been asked before, but does he take up a scholarship?

[UNIpanther99]

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Sorry if this has been asked before, but does he take up a scholarship?

No. He was invited to walk on, and is apparently getting a partial academic scholarship.

[pantherfan4ever]

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hey may just be a "D3" player, but I am impressed with his midrange shot. Not many kids take or make that shot anymore. Especially if they are 6'5 and have a height advantage in HS. Everyone seems to want to drive all the way to the hoop or launch the 3. Nice to see a kid drive in quick and then be able to pull up from mid. Nice.

[Panthers to the Bone]

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On Senior Night, remember when this guy became a Panther...(enjoy the thread)

[SoccerDobber]

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So glad to see him nail those free throws. He is a great kid and deserved that moment in time.

[domedays]

Re: Max Martino

Watching Max on All Access it seems like Max always has a smile on his face. Jake said on post game that Max was in everyday without fail for extra shots. All that extra effort with no playing time, while trying to get into law school. What a great teammate and leader. It takes a lot of different pieces to have a special season like this and Max is an important piece of the puzzle.