21 Talks with Ant Martin, Former International Basketball Pro

On this segment of 21, we talk with Anthony “Ant” Martin. Ant grew up in New York City and has had a life-long love for basketball. Ant played at the legendary Holcombe Rucker Park, The Rucker, in Harlem.

Basketball served as a means for Ant to leave New York and move to Texas to play college basketball. The lessons he learned during his years playing college basketball are still powerful teachings today. Ant valued friendship over sports and fought his way through injuries when many would have given up hope.

We had so much fun talking with Ant. His powerful storytelling draws you in; you can visualize his experiences in the way that he describes them…almost like watching a movie. And sticking with that comparison, Ant’s movie is in some ways like a fusion of The Real Rucker Park Legends and Love & Basketball.

Ant currently lives in Rosharon, Texas, with his wife and kids.

Enjoy this episode of 21!