MSSU's Cam Martin to receive special achievement award from Missouri Sports Hall of Fame

 

Springfield, Mo. -- Missouri Southern men's basketball player Cam Martin has been selected to receive a Missouri Sports Hall of Fame Special Achievement Award (SAA) at the organization's annual Enshrinement Ceremony.

Martin, a 6-9 forward from Yukon, Okla., was a first-team All-American selection last year by the National Association of Basketball Coaches. 

Last season, Martin led the MIAA in scoring, rebounds, defensive rebounds, double-double's free throw attempts, free throws made, total field goals made, total points and total rebounds, while ranking second in blocks, field goal percentage, total blocks and total field goal attempts. 

Martin averaged 24.1 points and 9.2 rebounds per game this year, while shooting 58 percent from the field and 81 percent from the free throw line. He had a team-high 46 blocks and was third on the team with 61 assists. He was a finalist for the Bevo Francis Small College Basketball Player of the Year Award, as well.

The SAA has been designed to recognize individuals and teams from across Missouri who have achieved national recognition (1st Team All-American, National Championship, National Award, etc.).

The ceremony is scheduled for Sunday, January 31, in Springfield. The formal Enshrinement reception will begin at 4:00 p.m. at the Ozark Empire Fairgrounds, followed by an early evening banquet and ceremony at 5:00 p.m. During the ceremony, special recognition will be given to Cam and a plaque will be presented to him on stage. Additional tickets are available and may be purchased over the phone by calling 417-880-3300. Tickets are $150 each.