BOONE, N.C. - App State women's basketball head coach
Alaura Sharp announced the addition of Avarie Martin to the Mountaineers' 2027-28 signing class on Thursday.
Avarie Martin | 6' 0" | G | Advance, N.C. | East Wilkes High School
Martin joins the Mountaineers following a successful prep career that included club play. She was named Player of the Year in both the CPC and MVAC, earned two second-team all-district honors, and was named to the Sheetz Holiday All-Tournament team. Playing for coach David Kent and the Team KMA club team, Martin won two conference championships and was selected to the Fantastic 15 All-Area Team.
Martin is undecided on her major. Daughter of Josh Martin and Jordan Andrews, she has five siblings, and in her free time, she enjoys playing golf and cars.
Why Martin Chose App State: "I chose App State because it felt like the right place for me both academically and athletically. The coaches made me feel welcomed from the very beginning, and I could tell they truly believed in me and wanted me to succeed. I love the family atmosphere, and how close it is to home."
Sharp on Martin: "We are so glad to finally announce Avarie," Sharp said. "This has been a long time coming and it already feels like she is one of us. Avarie has loads of potential as a player. She is a great athlete with a tremendous skill set. She has a good blend of shooting and the ability to get downhill. Her core values and what she is about, matches the same things our program believes in. We look forward to her arrival this summer."
