John Martin is synonymous with NSW Country Basketball. There are few people who have been involved with the sport of basketball who have not heard of, or been in some way influenced by John Martin, be it through the Country Tournament, referring, competitions and administration to our beloved Country Tour and Cup - John has been at the heart of it all…

As tireless as the sea and as rich in story and memory, John ‘Marto’ Martin is quite simply an Australian treasure.