By Ron P. Coderre

Martial Law by definition is an extreme and rare measure used to control society during times of war, civil unrest or chaos.  Not that the Putnam Science Academy basketball program is in disarray but the presence of the Mustangs latest recruit 6-foot, 9-inch, 220-pound Tyere Marshall will certainly bring law and order under the boards this season.

Marshall, a left-handed big man, hails from the City of Brotherly Love, Philadelphia.  He’s being counted on to add defensive heft and underneath scoring to the Mustangs inside game.  

As a high school senior last year Marshall played for coach Sean Colson at Martin Luther King Jr. High School.  He was a big reason why the team reached the Pennsylvania State finals before falling in the title contest.  He averaged 10 points and 10 rebounds per game, while posting three blocked shots per contest for MLK.  He was selected All-Public School second team for his efforts.

“We’re projecting Tyere as our best scoring big man.  Coming from the Philly area he’s a tough kid who’ll battle for every inch in the post.  As talented as he is he plays extremely hard every minute he’s on the court,” said coach Tom Espinosa.

Marshall comes to Putnam Science Academy with a number of NCAA Division I schools already interested in him.

“As our season progresses, we expect Tyere’s game to continue to improve, which will enhance his opportunities as he moves on to the college ranks,” added Espinosa.