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Edmonton Journal
11-07-2025
- Sport
- Edmonton Journal
Raptors sign second-round pick Alijah Martin, add forward David Roddy
The Toronto Raptors continued to flesh out their roster by signing Alijah Martin and David Roddy, the NBA team announced Thursday. Article content The Raptors signed Martin, a six-foot-two, 208-pound guard, to a two-way contract after he was selected by the Raptors in the second round (39th overall) in the 2025 NBA draft. Article content Martin spent last season with the 2025 NCAA-champion Florida Gators, averaging 14.4 points, 4.5 rebounds, 2.2 assists, 1.5 steals and 30.4 minutes in 38 games (36 starts). Article content Article content He shot 45.2 per cent from the field, including 35 per cent from three-point range, and reached double figures in 31 contests. Article content Article content Martin, from Summit, Miss., played four seasons (2020-24) at Florida Atlantic University before transferring to Florida. Article content Martin is one of just four players in NCAA Division l history to reach the Final Four with two different programs. Article content Roddy, a six-foot-five, 255-pound forward, averaged 4.6 points, 2.5 rebounds, 1.1 assists and 12.4 minutes in 33 games (three starts) with Atlanta, Philadelphia and Houston last season. Article content He shot a career-best .456 (57-125) from the field and scored in double figures six times. Article content
Toronto Sun
11-07-2025
- Sport
- Toronto Sun
Raptors sign second-round pick Alijah Martin, add forward David Roddy
Published Jul 10, 2025 • Last updated 5 minutes ago • 1 minute read Florida's Alijah Martin cuts down the net after Florida beat Houston in the national championship at the Final Four of the NCAA college basketball tournament, Monday, April 7, 2025, in San Antonio. Photo by Eric Gay / AP The Toronto Raptors continued to flesh out their roster by signing Alijah Martin and David Roddy, the NBA team announced Thursday. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account The Raptors signed Martin, a six-foot-two, 208-pound guard, to a two-way contract after he was selected by the Raptors in the second round (39th overall) in the 2025 NBA draft. Martin spent last season with the 2025 NCAA-champion Florida Gators, averaging 14.4 points, 4.5 rebounds, 2.2 assists, 1.5 steals and 30.4 minutes in 38 games (36 starts). He shot 45.2 per cent from the field, including 35 per cent from three-point range, and reached double figures in 31 contests. Martin, from Summit, Miss., played four seasons (2020-24) at Florida Atlantic University before transferring to Florida. As a junior, he earned all-Conference USA honours and helped lead the Owls to a Final Four appearance in the NCAA Tournament. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Martin is one of just four players in NCAA Division l history to reach the Final Four with two different programs. Roddy, a six-foot-five, 255-pound forward, averaged 4.6 points, 2.5 rebounds, 1.1 assists and 12.4 minutes in 33 games (three starts) with Atlanta, Philadelphia and Houston last season. He shot a career-best .456 (57-125) from the field and scored in double figures six times. A native of Minneapolis, Minnesota, Roddy was selected 23rd overall by the 76ers in the 2022 NBA draft before his rights were acquired by Memphis. He was recently reacquired by Atlanta as part of the seven-team trade that sent Kevin Durant to Houston and was subsequently waived. Toronto & GTA Celebrity Toronto & GTA Toronto Blue Jays Toronto & GTA
Hamilton Spectator
10-07-2025
- Sport
- Hamilton Spectator
Toronto Raptors sign Alijah Martin, second-round pick from NCAA champion Gators
TORONTO - The Toronto Raptors have signed Alijah Martin to a two-way contract, the NBA team announced Thursday. The six-foot-two, 208-pound guard was selected by the Raptors in the second round (39th overall) in the 2025 NBA draft. Martin spent last season with the 2025 NCAA-champion Florida Gators, averaging 14.4 points, 4.5 rebounds, 2.2 assists, 1.5 steals and 30.4 minutes in 38 games (36 starts). He shot 45.2 per cent from the field, including 35 per cent from three-point range, and reached double figures in 31 contests. Martin, from Summit, Miss., played four seasons (2020-24) at Florida Atlantic University before transferring to Florida. As a junior, he earned All-Conference USA honours and helped lead the Owls to a Final Four appearance in the NCAA Tournament. Martin is one of just four players in NCAA Division l history to reach the Final Four with two different programs. This report by The Canadian Press was first published July 10, 2025.
Winnipeg Free Press
10-07-2025
- Sport
- Winnipeg Free Press
Toronto Raptors sign Alijah Martin, second-round pick from NCAA champion Gators
TORONTO – The Toronto Raptors have signed Alijah Martin to a two-way contract, the NBA team announced Thursday. The six-foot-two, 208-pound guard was selected by the Raptors in the second round (39th overall) in the 2025 NBA draft. Martin spent last season with the 2025 NCAA-champion Florida Gators, averaging 14.4 points, 4.5 rebounds, 2.2 assists, 1.5 steals and 30.4 minutes in 38 games (36 starts). He shot 45.2 per cent from the field, including 35 per cent from three-point range, and reached double figures in 31 contests. Martin, from Summit, Miss., played four seasons (2020-24) at Florida Atlantic University before transferring to Florida. As a junior, he earned All-Conference USA honours and helped lead the Owls to a Final Four appearance in the NCAA Tournament. Thursdays Keep up to date on sports with Mike McIntyre's weekly newsletter. Martin is one of just four players in NCAA Division l history to reach the Final Four with two different programs. This report by The Canadian Press was first published July 10, 2025.
Global News
10-07-2025
- Sport
- Global News
Toronto Raptors sign Martin to two-way contract
See more sharing options Send this page to someone via email Share this item on Twitter Share this item via WhatsApp Share this item on Facebook TORONTO – The Toronto Raptors have signed Alijah Martin to a two-way contract, the NBA team announced Thursday. The six-foot-two, 208-pound guard was selected by the Raptors in the second round (39th overall) in the 2025 NBA draft. Martin spent last season with the 2025 NCAA-champion Florida Gators, averaging 14.4 points, 4.5 rebounds, 2.2 assists, 1.5 steals and 30.4 minutes in 38 games (36 starts). Story continues below advertisement He shot 45.2 per cent from the field, including 35 per cent from three-point range, and reached double figures in 31 contests. Get daily National news Get the day's top news, political, economic, and current affairs headlines, delivered to your inbox once a day. Sign up for daily National newsletter Sign Up By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy Martin, from Summit, Miss., played four seasons (2020-24) at Florida Atlantic University before transferring to Florida. As a junior, he earned All-Conference USA honours and helped lead the Owls to a Final Four appearance in the NCAA Tournament. Martin is one of just four players in NCAA Division l history to reach the Final Four with two different programs. This report by The Canadian Press was first published July 10, 2025.
