Jarell Martin displayed a solid array of skills with the LSU Tigers in an intriguing package. The athletic power forward had potential to play multiple positions while still being a strong guy on the block and a high-flyer at the rim. He was a first-round pick to the Memphis Grizzlies, a team that seemed to fit his skills.
Things did not go to plan.
Injuries and a veteran group ahead of him had Jarell Martin scrounging for minutes. He played just 14.1 minutes and 13.3 minutes per game in his first two seasons.