With the 39th pick in the NBA Draft, the Toronto Raptors select Alijah Martin out of Florida.
With the sole second-round pick (for now) in the 2025 NBA Draft, the Toronto Raptors have selected Alijah Martin out of Florida. Martin won a National Championship with Florida in 2025. He is a shooting guard, and while the Raptors need depth and shooting, Martin will likely start his pro career as a Raptors 905 guy.
Martin is described as a “dog” who plays tough-nosed defense, and has potential as a combo guard at this level. He has a ton of confidence and is a winner, obviously shown by the fact that he has a Natty. Martin is more of a shoot-first guy than a facilitator, but the Raptors need a guy who can get a bucket. If he can develop that skill, he could make his way up.
He is likely a future fan-favourite as an older guy who can speak publicly with ease and that confidence on the court also translates into her personality. His defence allows him to defend up a position or two, will win hustle plays, and addresses the team’s apparent need for a dawg.
The Raptors ended up making some late trades in the second round last year, getting Jamal Shead (No. 45) and Ulrich Chomche (No. 57) that night. They could end up making another move before the night is done. For now, though, they are done.