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Toronto Raptors Select Guard Alijah Martin 39th Overall in NBA Draft - Basketball

  • The Toronto Raptors picked guard Alijah Martin with the 39th pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, held at Brooklyn's Barclays Center.
  • Toronto fell to the ninth pick in the draft lottery and had previously obtained a second-round selection from the Sacramento Kings through a trade last year.
  • Martin, a six-foot-one guard, completed a five-year collegiate career at Florida, where he played a key role in the team capturing a national title, while averaging 14.4 points and 4.5 rebounds per game.
  • On June 17, Florida coach Todd Golden expressed strong assurance that both Martin and fellow Gator Will Richard will secure spots on NBA rosters.
  • Martin's draft selection marks the first time since 2007 that Florida has had three players chosen in the same NBA Draft, highlighting promising professional opportunities for both him and fellow prospect Richard.
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Toronto Raptors select guard Alijah Martin 39th overall in NBA draft

It's clear that defence has become a priority for the Toronto Raptors. Alijah Martin was taken 39th overall by Toronto on Thursday in the second round of the NBA Draft, a day after the Raptors picked Collin Murray-Boyles at No. 9.

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Alijah Martin headed to the Toronto Raptors and this time has his passport

NEW YORK (AP) — It takes more than just great basketball skills to play for the Toronto Raptors. It also takes a passport.

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On3 broke the news in on Thursday, June 26, 2025.
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