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Alijah Martin
Position: Guard
College: Florida
Class: Senior
Height/Weight: 6'2", 210 lbs
Birthdate: December 26, 2001
Previous College: Florida Atlantic
High School: North Pike (MS)
Player Overview
Alijah Martin is a high-energy, athletic wing who thrives in a glue-guy role but still brings an offensive scoring ability. His versatility, toughness, and willingness to do the dirty work make him a valuable contributor, and he has consistently shown the ability to score at all three levels. Martin plays with a team-first mentality, moving well off the ball and slashing aggressively to the basket when given opportunities.
While he is not a true lead guard, he has flashed playmaking ability, and his development in that area will be critical to his long-term projection. His streaky outside shooting and lack of ideal positional size for an off-guard role are concerns, but his athleticism, defensive toughness, and well-rounded impact keep him firmly on the radar.
"Although there are questions about his exact fit at the next level, Martin's toughness and intangibles make him an intriguing prospect. I’d be hesitant to bet against him." — Matt Babcock, NBA Draft Analyst
Strengths
Elite Athleticism: Can jump out of the gym and finish strong at the rim.
Glue-Guy Mentality: Impacts the game without needing the ball in his hands.
Developing Playmaking Skills: Has shown flashes of improved passing and decision-making.
Strong Rebounder for His Size: Crashes the glass well, adding extra possessions.
Slashing & Cutting Ability: Moves well without the ball and attacks the basket.
Capable Shooter: Can hit pull-ups and motion threes when in rhythm.
Tough & Hard-Nosed Defender: Plays with physicality and intensity on the defensive end.
Concerns
Lacks Ideal Positional Size for an Off-Guard: At 6'2", he’s undersized for a true wing role.
Not a True Lead Guard: While he has some playmaking ability, he’s not a primary ball-handler.
Streaky Shooting: Goes through cold spells from the perimeter.
Older Prospect: Already declared once for the draft and will enter as a more experienced player, which could affect his perceived upside.
Questions
Where does he fit best at the next level? Will he need to adapt to a different role?
Can he defend well enough on the perimeter to compensate for his limitations?
Does his playmaking continue to develop, or has it already hit its ceiling?
How much will Florida’s tournament success impact his draft stock?
Bottom Line
Alijah Martin’s athleticism, toughness, and versatility make him a high-energy role player who can impact winning in multiple ways. He thrives in transition, as a slasher, and defender, and his ability to move without the ball and provide secondary scoring could help him carve out a role at the next level. However, his size, streaky shooting, and lack of a clear positional fit create hurdles. If he continues to refine his playmaking and shooting while maintaining his defensive intensity, he has the tools to be a valuable role player at the professional level.