Where is Alijah Martin from?

Last Modified Mar 22, 2025 06:13 GMT
Alijah Martin. Source: @alijahmartin15

Alijah Martin is a college basketball guard who is playing his senior season of college basketball with the Florida Gators. He started his high school journey at the North Pike High School where he posted 25.0 points and nine rebounds per contest as a senior. Following his prep career, Martin received offers from Eastern Tennessee, Jackson State, New Orleans, Troy, Tulane, and several others, as per 247Sports. But he embarked on his collegiate basketball journey with Florida Atlantic where he scored 89 points and grabbed 51 rebounds in his rookie campaign, as per ESPN.

As a sophomore, Martin led the team in scoring with 13.9 points to go along with 5.3 rebounds per contest as per his Florida Atlantic University roster. In his junior campaign, he earned first-team All-Conference USA honors while averaging 13.4 points and 5.3 rebounds per game. An All-Conference selection in each of his last three seasons for the FAU Owls, Martin averaged 13.1 points, 5.9 rebounds, and 1.6 steals per contest in the 2023/24 campaign (via ESPN). However, after four years with the Owls, Martin decided to transfer to Florida Gators for his final year of eligibility. As of March 2025, Martin has recorded a career-high 14.5 points to go along with 4.6 rebounds and 2.3 assists per contest for the Gators.

Alijah Martin hometown

Alijah Martin's hometown is Summit, Mississippi, United States according to the Gators' official website. He went to the North Pike High School where he played both football and basketball for the team, as per his college roster. During his senior campaign, he averaged 25.0 points, nine rebounds, and five assists and was also named MVP in the Alabama/ Mississippi All-Star game. In football as a quarterback, he threw for 2,100 yards and 20 touchdowns while rushing for 1,300 yards and 13 touchdowns, as per his FAU Owls roster.

Where was Alijah Martin born?

Alijah Martin's birthplace is Summit, Mississippi, United States, according to his official roster.

Alijah Martin's nationality

Alijah Martin is an American by nationality.

FAQs on Alijah Martin

A. Alijah Martin has averaged a career-high 14.5 points in the 2024/25 campaign as of March 2025.

A. Alijah Martin plays for the Florida Gators as of the 2024/25 season.

A. Tina Martin and Randall Ridley are the parents of Alijah Martin.

A. Alijah Martin was born in Summit, Mississippi. 

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