Seattle Prep standout Josh Martin will play basketball for the Bothell Cougars next season. Martin is the No. 2-ranked junior recruit in the state according to ESPN.com. - Photo courtesy of ESPN - Husky Nation
Photo courtesy of ESPN - Husky Nation
Seattle Prep standout Josh Martin will play basketball for the Bothell Cougars next season. Martin is the No. 2-ranked junior recruit in the state according to ESPN.com.

State's No. 2 basketball recruit transfers to Bothell

By STAFF REPORT
Bothell Reporter Reporter
August 23, 2012 · 11:26 AM

Seattle Prep standout Josh Martin, one of the state's top basketball prospects about to enter his junior year, has recently transferred to Bothell High School according to a report by ESPN's Husky Nation.

Martin, a 6-foot-7 power forward ranked as the state's No. 2 prospect by ESPN.com, will be playing with UCLA-bound guard Zach Lavine. Martin has already received an offer to play for the University of Washington.

According to a report by the Seattle Times, Martin's mother Debbie said the relocation was for financial reasons, as her family could no longer afford the tuition at Seattle Prep.

The Bothell High boys' basketball team, coached by Ron Bollinger, made its first state tournament appearance in 15 seasons last winter, losing twice to Davis and Mount Rainier after beating Olympia in the regional playoffs, 63-54.

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