Recruit Back On The Market
The Indianapolis Star is reporting that Justin Martin, a highly touted basketball prospect from Lawrence North High, has backed out of his commitment to the University of Louisville.
“I thought that I made my decision too early,” said the 6-foot-7 Martin, who committed before his junior year. “It’s nothing bad, I just talked it over with my mom and dad and wanted to do this. Coach Pitino asked if I still wanted them to recruit me and I told him I did.”
Two other Lawrence North players, rising juniors Ryan Taylor and Michael Chandler, have made oral commitments to Louisville. Stephan Van Treese will be a freshman at Louisville this year. Martin joked earlier this season that Lawrence North had taken to calling itself “Louisville North.” Link.
Martin is just a kid but it’s a reminder: A man’s word these days is not necessarily the last word.
About the Author: Charlie Springer is a former Louisville editor and sportswriter, as well as a public affairs consultant and a UofL grad and longtime fan.
