Florida College's Martinez Named Defensive Player of Week
Senior forward Jafeth Martinez earned the PrestoSports-NAIA Men's Basketball Defensive Player of the Week honor for the second time this season.
Updated on Nov. 11, 2026 in Basketball
Florida College senior forward Jafeth Martinez was named PrestoSports-NAIA Men's Basketball Defensive Player of the Week after totaling 11 blocks and 25 rebounds in the reporting period. It is the second time this season he has received the weekly honor.
Why it matters
The award recognizes sustained interior defense and rebounding across several games, two areas that often shape outcomes in close contests. For Florida College, it highlights the production of a key frontcourt player heading into its next matchup.
Martinez grabbed seven rebounds and six blocks against Webber International (Fla.) on November 3, and combined for 18 rebounds and five blocks across games at the Ernie Stevens Jr. Classic at Haskell (Kan.). His season averages stand at 8.3 rebounds and 3.7 blocks per game.
The players
Jafeth Martinez
A senior forward for Florida College and a native of Roatan, Honduras, who has become one of the team's leading interior defenders.
Florida College
A NAIA institution whose men's basketball program competes in the PrestoSports-NAIA conference and is based in Florida.
PrestoSports-NAIA
The NAIA-affiliated conference that issues weekly player-of-the-week honors and is headquartered in Kansas City, Mo.
The details
Martinez protected the rim and was active on the offensive end in games against Webber International (Fla.), Saint Mary (Kan.) and Southwestern (Kan.). He scored 15 points against Webber International, 17 against Saint Mary and 16 against Southwestern.
Timeline
November 3, 2026: Martinez grabbed seven boards and six blocks against Webber International.
November 10, 2026: Martinez named PrestoSports-NAIA Defensive Player of the Week.
November 12, 2026: Florida College plays St. Thomas (Fla.) in Miami Gardens, Fla., with tipoff set for 12:30 p.m. ET.
Season Trajectory
Martinez's second weekly defensive honor this season places him among the conference's standout interior defenders as the NAIA men's basketball campaign gets underway. Repeated weekly recognition signals consistent production rather than a single hot stretch.
Fantasy and bracket watchers tracking NAIA interior players can note Martinez's averages of 8.3 rebounds and 3.7 blocks per game. Fans planning to attend Florida College's next game have a 12:30 p.m. ET tipoff in Miami Gardens on November 12.
The takeaway
Consistent rebounding and rim protection can earn recognition even without leading the team in scoring, so watch defensive stat lines when following conference play.
What happens next
Florida College plays St. Thomas (Fla.) in Miami Gardens, Fla., on November 12, with tipoff set for 12:30 p.m. ET.
Further reading
Explore more Basketball coverage for the latest conference standings and player honors.
Source note: This article includes information reported by NAIA.
