Summit native Alijah Martin was all joy when hearing his name called in the second round of the NBA Draft on Thursday night.
The University of Florida product was selected with the 39th overall pick by the Toronto Raptors after helping lead the Gators to a national title during his final season in Gainesville. Along the way, the guard averaged 14.4 points and was a key defender.
National Champion @martin_alijah to you 🔥😈 pic.twitter.com/fXQoGuzgUK
— Toronto Raptors (@Raptors) June 27, 2025
Before his time at Florida, the 6-foot-2 Martin was an all-conference starter for the 2023 Florida Atlantic team that landed in the program’s first Final Four. His five-year run in the college ranks saw a career stat line of 12.5 points, 4.9 rebounds, 1.6 assists, and 1.3 steals per game.
Martin attended North Pike High School and was named to the All-State first team after a senior year that included 25 points and nine rebounds per game. He was named MVP of the Mississippi/Alabama All-Star Game.
Martin was one of three players from Florida’s national title team to be selected in the 2025 NBA Draft, alongside Walter Clayton, Jr. (No. 18/Utah Jazz) and Will Richard (No. 56/Golden State Warriors).
