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Penn forward Max Martz to retire from basketball because of medical issue

Martz, who finished third in scoring for the Quakers last season, is leaving Penn because of an undisclosed medical issue.

Max Martz was third on Penn in scoring with 10.8 points per game.
Max Martz was third on Penn in scoring with 10.8 points per game.Read moreYong Kim / Staff Photographer

Penn announced Wednesday that senior forward Max Martz will retire from basketball because of an undisclosed medical issue.

On Wednesday, Martz expressed his gratitude for his last three seasons with the team, with last year being his best season. He finished third on the team in scoring (10.8 points per game) and made 42 threes in Penn’s run to the Ivy League tournament semifinals against Princeton.

“Max gave us three great seasons, and while we were hoping for one more, I respect his decision to take a medical retirement,” Penn men’s coach Steve Donahue said on the team’s website. “I know that he did not come to this decision lightly, so we wish Max well and we are glad he will graduate with his Penn degree.”