Martin Newton
	Position: Dir. of Basketball Operations

Martin Newton is in his second season with the Kentucky basketball program, serving as the Director of Basketball Operations.

Prior to joining Coach John Calipari's staff, Newton worked with Nike as Nike College Basketball Manager for 13 years, forming relationships with some of the highest profile collegiate basketball programs and personalities throughout the nation.

Before working with Nike, Newton spent 13 years working with Converse in sales and promotions and sports marketing.

Newton is no stranger to Kentucky basketball, having served as the television color commentator on the Big Blue Sports Network from 1996-2006. Prior to that, he served as the color commentator for the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers' basketball broadcasts.

A graduate of Samford University in Birmingham, Ala., Newton was a fouryear starter at point guard for the Bulldogs, who he led in assists for four consecutive years.

Newton is married to the former Cindy Smith of Tuscaloosa, Ala. Together they have three children, Katie, Madison and Charles "Newty," who is currently a sophomore basketball player at Tennessee Tech University.