Kings select Kenyon Martin Jr. with No. 52 pick

With the No. 52 pick in the 2020 NBA Draft, the Sacramento Kings have selected IMG Academy forward Kenyon Martin Jr., who will reportedly be headed to the Houston Rockets according to The Athletic's Shams Charania.

The 19-year-old decommitted from Vanderbilt in June 2019, opting for a postgraduate year instead. Martin's explosiveness immediately stood out as he averaged 20 points and eight boards for IMG Academy this past season.

Martin previously played at powerhouse Sierra Canyon alongside Duke guard Cassius Stanley. He is the son of former No. 1 overall pick and New Jersey Nets star Kenyon Martin Sr.

Bio

Position: F
School: IMG Academy
Height: 6-foot-7
Weight: 215 lbs
Wingspan: 6-foot-7
Max vertical: 38.5 inches

Strengths

• High-energy player
• Explosive athlete; he can finish above the rim and attack in the open court
• Has quickness and strength to potentially defend multiple positions at the next level

Weaknesses

• Undersized at the four
• Must improve his shooting mechanics to become a consistent perimeter threat
• Will likely need a few years to develop