Martin: One day until March — and Dain Dainja might be the key
Memphis forward Dain Dainja (42) shoots defended by Rice forward Andrew Akuchie (13) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2025, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Nikki Boertman)
John Martin
John Martin is a contributing college sports columnist for The Daily Memphian. Martin is a lifelong Memphian who’s covered the Memphis Tigers’ basketball program for more than a decade. Before joining The Daily Memphian team, he was the Memphis beat writer for The Athletic. Currently, he is the co-host of the Jason and John Show on 92.9 FM ESPN, weekdays at 11 a.m. Martin is a graduate of White Station High School and the University of Memphis.
“For the first time in as long as I can remember, the key to a deep run in March for Memphis basketball might be its starting center.”
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