Nov. 10, 2005
University of New Mexico men’s basketball head coach Ritchie McKay received national letters-of-intent from three future Lobo student-athletes today. Jeffrey Henfield (Nassau, Bahamas), Roman Martinez (El Paso, Texas) and Derek Oestreicher (Shasta Lake, Calif.) all committed to join New Mexico’s men’s basketball program beginning with the 2006-07 season.
Jeffrey Henfield…..F…..6-4…..210…..Jr-Tr
Nassau, Bahamas (Northeast (Neb.) CC)
Off-guard who averaged 19 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists last year at Northeast Nebraska Community College in Norfolk…first team all-conference last season for head coach Dan Anderson, who says Henfield played all five positions…the Hawks finished 18-13 and won the Nebraska Community College Conference title…HIGH SCHOOL…a 2003 graduate of CI Gibson High School in Nassau, Bahamas…played for head coach Kevin Johnson…PERSONAL…born Nov. 30, 1985…age is 19…full name is Jeffrey J. Henfield…son of Jeffrey and Pamela, who live in Nassau…was a member of the Bahamian U-19 National Team.
Roman Martinez…..Wing…..6-6…..185…..Fr-HS
El Paso, Texas (Montwood HS)
First name is pronounced ro-MAHN…averaged 15 points, 7 rebounds, 4 assists and 2 blocks last year at Montwood HS in El Paso…Martinez played with current Lobo freshman Daniel Faris on NM Force, a local AAU team, during the summer…Martinez was all-region, all-city and district MVP last year for head coach Tony Harper…led the Rams to the round of 16 in the Texas 5A playoffs before falling to DeSoto HS…an excellent student, Martinez has a 108.8 grade-point-average on a 100 scale due to extra credit from taking accelerated classes…PERSONAL…born March 5, 1988, in El Paso…age is 17…full name is Roman Eduardo Martinez…son of Eddie and Pam…father was born in Los Alamos, N.M, and attended high school there…grandfather, Francisco Martinez, was all-league in basketball at New Mexico State…he also played for Mexico in the 1936 Summer Olympics in Berlin, leading his country to the bronze medal…Roman has two sisters (Monica and Nikki) and two brothers (Omar and Carlo)…interested in design and/or architecture.
Derek Oestreicher…..C…..6-10…..240…..Fr-HS
Shasta Lake, Calif. (Liberty Christian HS)
Last name is pronounced A-striker…Co-MVP of the league and first-team all-conference as a junior at Liberty Christian…averaged 21 points, 10.8 rebounds and 2.4 blocks, leading the Patriots to a 22-6 record last year…posted 18 double-doubles for head coach Todd Franklin…top scoring game was 33 points against Redding Christian, while best rebound effort was 22 versus Williams…had 8 blocks against Bishop Quinn…played baseball as a freshman and was a member of the golf team as a junior…nearly a perfect 4.0 student, making all A’s and just one B since his freshman year…PERSONAL…born Sept. 23, 1988, in Orange, Calif…age is 17…full name is Derek Joseph Oestreicher…son of Jeff and Glenda…younger sister, Jessica, is 6-6 and plays basketball, volleyball and softball at Liberty Christian…Derek is interested in the medical field.
Quotes from University of New Mexico head coach Ritchie McKay:
(on Jeffrey Henfield) — “We are excited about the addition of Jeffrey Henfield. He is a tremendous talent and brings with him a wealth of ability. Not only can he score from the perimeter, but he is a great slasher and has very good ball-handling skills. He is also strong, like the guards we have had success with in the past, and very athletic. We think he has a chance to step in right away and help our team.”
(on Roman Martinez) — “Roman is what most would describe as a `sleeper.’ He is another one of those guys we have had success with who really understands the game. He is one that I would consider position-less. You put him on the floor and he makes great passes and hits big shots. We saw him play a ton this summer and we felt like he was a player who could help our team.”
(on Derek Oestreicher) — “Derek is an excellent individual. He is young but will have a great future ahead of him. We think his hands and his footwork are his strongest attributes, and as he continues to add quickness and strength to his game he will only get better. He is going to make an impact in our league.”