University of Nevada Las Vegas

2020-21 MEDIA GUIDE BIO (PDF)
 

UNLV CAREER
Martinez is in his first season in the Runnin’ Rebel program.

HIGH SCHOOL
A 2020 graduate of Dream City Christian School in Glendale, Arizona, he is originally from Vallejo, California ... The Eagles were coached by Dion Phelps ... He also attended Coronado High School in Henderson, Nevada ... Ranked a 4-star prospect prospect by ESPN and a 3-star by Rivals and 247 Sports ... Was ranked as the No. 29 center in the country ... Averaged 12.7 points and 8.3 rebounds per game as a junior at CHS ... Played with Vegas Elite during the AAU season ... Also played defensive end on the football team as a freshman.

PERSONAL
Jhaylon Elijah Martinez was born Dec. 6, 2001, in Vallejo, California ... Has not yet declared a major ... The son of Victor and Kylah Martinez ... Has two brothers and a sister: Ra'Shjon (18), Davion (16) and Aariyon (4) ... Enjoys spending time with family and watching crime and suspense shows on Netflix ... Lists his career ambition as to build his own business ... Credits his parents as his biggest influence because of how hard they worked to put him and his siblings in the position they are to be successful ... Chose UNLV to be a part of something great.