The VTSU Johnson Men's Basketball team welcomes point guard, Marty Askenazi, to the roster for the Badgers' 2025-26 season. Askenazi, hailing from Denver, CO, was recognized as a 2x First Team All-Conference and 2x All-State Honorable mention honoree while representing the DSST Montview. There, Askenazi was a major contributor to the team success of the Knights, averaging double digit points per game through the duration of his HS career and collecting numerous "player of the game" acknowledgements on their way to multiple playoff runs. While representing the Johnson Badgers off the court, Askenazi plans to major in Health Science.
Coach Johnson says, "Marty is a wonderful addition. A combo guard, who actually may be better with the ball in his hands, due to his feel for the game, ability to get the ball to teammates, and his ability to knock down shots."
Welcome to Johnson, Marty! Go Badgers!
Name: Marty Askenazi
Preferred name/Nickname: Marty
Position(s): Point Guard
Hometown: Denver, CO
Club team: Colorado Miners
High School: DSST Montview
Basketball Awards/Honors: 1st Team All-Conference x2
Projected major at VTSU Johnson: Health Science
What are you looking forward to most about VTSU Johnson: Feeling a warm and welcoming community
Favorite Athlete: Jamal Murray
Favorite Team: Denver Nuggets
Most memorable athletic moment: Playing my last high school game with my brothers, one last time
Favorite Musical Artist(s): Rod Wave
Favorite Food: Sushi
Favorite Ben and Jerry's flavor: Strawberry Cheesecake
Favorite Holiday: Thanksgiving