Melian Martinez is Louisiana Tech’s 7-foot rim protector with elite shot-blocking punch
In the 2025-26 season, Melian Martinez gave Louisiana Tech a true defensive anchor: 1.81 blocks per game and 49 total blocks, both tops in Conference USA, while shooting a team-best 74.4% from the field across 30 appearances and 19 starts. At 7-foot, he changes shots, cleans the glass, and brings real value without needing touches—classic low-usage, high-impact big-man stuff. The big question for fit: if a team needs size, rim protection, and efficient finishing rather than offense-run-through-me volume, he’s a very useful add.
