Marlon Martinez commits to Marquette for 2027 class
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 7, 2026, 3:59 PM
Last updated Aug 7, 2026
Marlon Martinez, a 6-foot-5 shooting guard from Academy of Central Florida, has committed to Marquette. The No. 117 recruit in the 2027 class according to Rivals chose Marquette after visits to Rutgers, West Virginia, South Carolina, and Loyola-Chicago. He expressed confidence in the coaching staff's honesty about his fit and potential for growth. Martinez becomes the first commitment for Marquette’s 2027 recruiting class. He aims to bring his Dominican roots and competitive spirit to the program.
- •Marlon Martinez ranks as the No. 117 recruit in 2027 by Rivals.
- •He visited several programs before choosing Marquette.
- •Martinez emphasizes the importance of family and culture in his decision.
- •He aims to contribute both on and off the court for Marquette.
- 3:59 PMYahoo Sports — Top-125 overall recruit Marlon Martinez commits to Marquette
"Marlon Martinez, the No. 117 overall recruit in the 2027 class according to Rivals, has committed to Marquette. The 6-foot-5 shooting guard out of Academy of Central Florida (FL) chose Shaka Smart’s program after taking visits to Rutgers, West Virginia, South Carolina, and Loyola-Chicago. Martinez, a three-star prospect, becomes Marquette’s first commitment in their 2027 […]
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