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Siena University Athletics

2026-27 Men's Basketball Roster

8 Mana Martin

  • Height 6-6
  • Weight 215
  • Class Freshman
  • Hometown Lincoln, New Zealand
  • High school St. Thomas of Canterbury

Biography

GENERAL
  • New Zealand native brings a great skill set and mind
  • Constantly in the gym working on his game
  • His competitiveness separates him and gives him the confidence to play against the best in the world
  • Possesses a 6-10 wingspan
BEFORE SIENA
  • Played three seasons for the Canterbury Rams of the National Basketball League in his native New Zealand
  • 2026 NZU20 Nationals MVP
  • Previously starred for the Rams in the Sky Broadband Rapid League in 2025, where he ranked second in the league averaging 12.5 points in just 12.9 minutes, while shooting 55% from the field, including 39% from three
  • 2025 New Zealand U20 National Champion
  • Broke out at the 2025 NBA Global Academy Games for the New Zealand Select Team, leading the event in both scoring (17.8) and made threes (17), while shooting 36% from distance and adding 1.7 steals spanning six games
  • Competed for his native New Zealand at both the 2024 FIBA U17 World Cup – where he averaged 4.4 points for the fourth-place finisher – and averaged 8.0 points at the 2023 FIBA U16 Asia Cup
  • Attended St. Thomas of Canterbury where he was named Finals MVP after leading his team to the 2023 Thompson Trophy (high school regional) Championship
PERSONAL
  • Birthday is July 31
  • Son of Nathan Martin and Megan Nicholl
THE MARTIN FILE
X Handle: Mana_Martin4
Instagram Handle: Mana.war4
Dream Job: Professional basketball player 
A fun fact about me is: I can juggle 
Why I chose to become a Saint: The coaching staff 
What I like most about Siena University: The community 
What I like most about teammates is: Our camaraderie 
Player I most relate to on the team (and why): Any of the international guys, having them here in the same boat as me has made my transition easier
My pregame hype song is: Federal Nightmares by Rod Wave
My hobbies are: Golf, video games
If I could have dinner with any three people – dead or alive – they would be: Michael Jordan, Michael Jackson, and my grandad 

Favorites
Sports Team: Highlanders 
Vacation spot: Queenstown 
Food: Steak
Ice cream flavor: Vanilla bean

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