Jaiden Martin Wins 2025-26 DII Men's Basketball Player of the Year
Charlotte, NC – A standout performer on a championship-winning team, Jaiden Martin of Parkland College has been named the 2026 NJCAA Division II Men's Basketball Player of the Year.
Martin served as Parkland's go-to scorer throughout the season, leading the Cobras to a national title. In the NJCAA Division II Men's Basketball Championship game, he delivered a dominant performance, scoring a game-high 34 points while adding eight rebounds.
He capped off his season by earning Most Valuable Player honors at the 2026 NJCAA Division II Men's Basketball Championship and was also named a First Team All-America selection.
"Congratulations to Jaiden on being named National Player of the Year," said Parkland head coach John Bowler. "All credit goes to him for the work he has put into himself and our program. There is no one, on or off the court, more deserving of this award. I could not be happier to have coached him over the last two years."
Martin averaged 22.0 points, 5.1 rebounds, and 2.9 assists per game while shooting 49.5 percent from the field and 41.4 percent from three-point range. The sophomore finished the season with 660 points, 152 rebounds, and 77 assists.
