Former MBB Buff Martice Moore Passes Away
July 22, 2015 | Men's Basketball
(Much of the below reprinted from on-line obituary from the Donald Trimble Mortuary, Decatur, Ga.)
ATLANTA – Former University of Colorado men's basketball standout Martice Moore passed away at his home in Atlanta last Thursday (July 16, 2015). He was 40 years old.
Moore played with the Buffaloes from 1995-97 after transferring from Georgia Tech, was a key contributor on CU's 1997 NCAA Tournament team that advanced to the second round after upsetting No. 8 seed Indiana in the first round. In that game, Moore recorded a double-double with 17 points and 10 rebounds.
Moore started 30 of 32 games during his senior season, averaging 10 points, 6.3 rebounds, and two assists per game helping the Buffaloes to a then-school record 22 wins. CU also tied the school mark with 13 home victories.
During the 1995-96 season, Moore was named an Associated Press and Big Eight Conference honorable mention averaging 15.5 points, 7.6 rebounds, and 2.5 assists per game. He shot 49 percent from the field and 40 percent from the 3-point arc. His two-year average at CU was 12.5 points, 6.9 rebounds, 2.2 assists, 1.5 blocks, 1.3 steals per game.
Celebration of Life Service for Martice Darmont Moore, of Conley, Ga., will be held Friday, July 24, 2015, 11:00 a.m. (eastern time) at Saint Philip A. M. E. Church, 240 Candler Road, SE in Atlanta.
Moore was born November 30, 1974 in St. Louis, Mo., and spent his early childhood in St. Louis with his older brother Rommel Wright, before relocating to Atlanta, Ga. in 1980. He often remembered honing his skills on the basketball court with his big brother Rommel, where he learned the fundamentals of the game. Moore attended Smith Elementary School, Sutton Middle School and North Fulton High School in Atlanta, Ga.
In 1991, Moore transferred from North Fulton High School to Oak Hill Academy in Mouth of Wilson, Va. where he graduated with honors in 1992. He was selected to McDonald's and Parade All-American teams.
In 1992, he accepted a scholarship to The Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) where he helped lead the basketball team to one of the most successful seasons in school history. He was named the 1992-93 ACC Rookie of the Year for the most outstanding freshman player and MVP of the ECAC Festival. He would then transfer to CU after his sophomore year.
After college, Moore tried out for the Phoenix Suns and Miami Heat. He played for professional teams overseas and was one of the top Slamball picks for the Bouncers and the Bandits. In 2010, he was honored by Converse Atlanta as a local hoops legend.
After basketball, Moore turned his attention to writing and published Perfect Practice – The Parent's Handbook For Your Student-Athlete to help prepare student athletes and their parents for life on and off the court. Moore is remembered for his humor, fierce loyalty to family and friends, and his willingness to help anyone in need.
Moore transitioned from this life peacefully in his sleep on July 15, 2015 at his home in Atlanta. His strong will to live, unwavering faith in God, and loving support of family and friends, carried him through a valiant fight following a recent illness. He was preceded in death by his father, Daryl Moore.
Martice is survived by his mother, Barbara Ewing; his brother, Rommel Wright, sons, Deshawn Crawford and Martice Moore, niece Kaylan Wright; nephew Treon Wright, and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, extended family, and friends.
In lieu of flowers, please send donations to The Crawford/Moore Educational Fund.
This fund was created to support the continued education and scholastic achievement of Martice's sons, Deshawn Crawford (Kennesaw State) and Martice Moore (University of Louisville). All Proceeds of the Educational Fund go directly to the continuing education of his sons, Deshawn and Martice Moore.