Last Updated on April 15, 2026 by Mat Diekhake

Here’s detailed information about Cody Martin:

Player Profile

  • Full Name: Cody Lee Martin
  • Nationality: American
  • Age: Born September 28, 1995
  • Hometown: Mocksville, North Carolina, USA
  • Height: 6 ft 6 in (198 cm)
  • Weight: 205 lb (93 kg)
  • Wingspan: 6 ft 10 in (208 cm)
  • Shoe Size: Size 14 (US)
  • Number:
    • #11 (Charlotte Hornets)
  • Position: Small Forward / Shooting Guard
  • High School:
    • Davie County High School (Mocksville, North Carolina)
  • College:
    • North Carolina State University (2014–2016)
    • University of Nevada, Reno (2016–2019)
  • NBA Draft:
    • Selected 36th overall in the 2019 NBA Draft by the Charlotte Hornets
  • Teams Played For:
    • Charlotte Hornets (2019–present)
  • Championship Rings: None (as of 2024)
  • Kids: None (as of public information in 2024)
  • Siblings:
    • Caleb Martin (twin brother, also an NBA player currently with the Miami Heat)

Player Archetype / Play Style

Cody Martin’s player archetype is that of a defensive-minded utility wing: a low-usage connector who helps lineups with perimeter resistance, hustle plays, secondary ball movement, and opportunistic scoring. Defensively, he is most valuable as a multi-position wing stopper who can bother ball-handlers, switch across matchups, and bring persistent energy on the perimeter. Offensively, his role is complementary rather than central, with his value coming from cutting, attacking openings, moving the ball, and finishing simple plays instead of carrying creation volume. Physically, Martin has solid wing size at 6-foot-6 and 205 pounds, and his game reflects that frame through toughness, activity, and functional versatility. Overall, he plays an unselfish, scrappy style built on defense, effort, and role-player instincts more than shot creation or scoring flair. (NBA)

Fun Facts

  • Alongside his twin brother Caleb, Cody played a key role in helping the University of Nevada reach the NCAA Tournament.

Sources:

NBA.com — Cody Martin | Forward | NBA.com
Sports Illustrated — Top three trade destinations for Hornets reserve guard Cody Martin
Sports Illustrated — How did the players the Hornets traded mid-season perform with their new teams?
NBADraft.net — Cody Martin