Neuqua Valley’s Mason Martin, who has offer from Illini, shows he can be more than ‘best shooter in Illinois’

Neuqua Valley’s Mason Martin, who has offer from Illini, shows he can be more than ‘best shooter in Illinois’

After establishing himself as a 3-point threat last season, Neuqua Valley junior guard Mason Martin expected defenders to begin face-guarding him when he was more than 20 feet from the basket. That’s exactly what happened, but the 6-foot-5 Martin was ready, having developed a lightning-quick release. “I’ve always been working on just trying to get my shot off quick because they’re going to guard me a lot tighter,” he said. “It’s been a big focus…