College: Transfered from Adams State College in Alamosa, Colo.

High School: Was all-state selection for Frederick High School in Firestone, Colo. ... Selected twice each as all-conferece and all-area ... Was team captain and MVP ... Also competed in basketball and track ... Was an all-area selection for basketball ... Was a two-time all-conference for track.

Personal: Son of Danny Martinez and Denise (Kirk) Erickson ... Has four siblings: Daniel Martinez, Dayne Erickson, Mackenzie Erickson and Katherine Erickson ... Plans to major in sociology ... Enjoys lifting weights.