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Yahoo
12-07-2025
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Raptors' Alijah Martin lights up Summer League with massive poster dunk
The post Raptors' Alijah Martin lights up Summer League with massive poster dunk appeared first on ClutchPoints. Alijah Martin created an incredible highlight during his NBA Summer League debut in Friday's matchup between the Toronto Raptors and Chicago Bulls. Advertisement Martin made his debut after the Raptors selected him 39th overall in the second round of the 2025 NBA Draft. He ended an marvelous collegiate career where he made two Final Four appearances with the Florida Atlantic Owls and Florida Gators. His second attempts saw him win the national championship, playing a key role as a full-time starter. During the second quarter of the game, Martin's first made shot was a fierce poster dunk. He was on the perimeter as he drove into the paint and jumped in the air to throw down the one-hander. How Alijah Martin, Raptors played against Bulls Bob Donnan-Imagn Images Alijah Martin had his moments as he helped the Raptors dominate the Bulls 116-72 on Friday night. Advertisement The game started out as initially close with the Bulls up 24-21 after the first quarter. Toronto responded in strong fashion, outscoring their opponents for the remainder of the game. This was especially the case in the second quarter, where the Raptors limited the opposing squad to nine points. The Raptors were red-hot with their shot selection for the entire contest. They shot 51.8% overall, including 40.6% from downtown. This was in stark contrast to Chicago's woeful shooting splits of 30.9% and 26.9%. Five players scored in double-digits on Toronto's behalf, including Martin. He finished with 16 points, five rebounds, five assists, and two steals. He shot 6-of-12 from the field, including 2-of-4 from beyond the arc. AJ Lawson led the team in scoring with 22 points and six rebounds. Meanwhile, Jonathan Mogbo had 15 points, Jamison Battle put up 13 points, while Ja'Kobe Walter provided 12 points. The Raptors will prepare for their next matchup in Las Vegas. They face the Orlando Magic on July 13 at 6 p.m. ET. Advertisement Related: The move Toronto Raptors still must make in 2025 NBA free agency
Miami Herald
22-06-2025
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- Miami Herald
Florida Atlantic Football Preview 2025: Owls Season Prediction, Win Total Projection, Top Players
Florida Atlantic Owls Key to the Season The offensive line has to give everyone time to going to be hard to do with a totally patchwork front five, but it can't be too much worse. It allowed close to three sacks and seven tackles for loss per game, the running game wasn't good, and the solid skill parts now in place need more time to operate.2025 Florida Atlantic Preview Florida Atlantic Owls Key Player Vincent Forney, OT 6-5, 275-pound sophomore isn't massive, but he moves well. Brought in to take over one of the tackle jobs, the faster he can grow into the gig, the stronger the pieces of the puzzle will be put together in fall camp. Florida Atlantic Owls Top Transfer, Biggest Transfer Loss Top Transfer In: Caden Veltkamp, QB other key players are coming in, but Veltkamp needs to be the star of the show. The Conference USA Player of the Year threw for over 3,100 yards with 25 touchdowns and ten picks at Western Kentucky last Transfer Out: Phillip Dunnam, S Cam Fancher leaving for UCF is actually the biggest transfer loss, but the Owls might have upgraded the position with was one of the team's better defenders, making 109 tackles with six picks and ten broken up passes over the last two years, but he's moving up the road with Fancher to UCF. Florida Atlantic Owls Key Game at Rice, Oct. 4Rice is another AAC program undergoing a coaching overhaul, and it also needs to deal with huge personnel changes. By this point, Florida Atlantic should be 2-2 with losses to Maryland and Memphis, and wins over Florida A&M and FIU. Win this, and with UAB next, a 4-2 start is possible.- 2025 Florida Atlantic Schedule Breakdown Florida Atlantic Owls Top 10 Players 1. Caden Veltkamp, QB Jr.2. Easton Messer, WR Jr.3. Daughtry Richardson, OT Jr.4. Wendol Philord, S Sr.5. Jabari Smith, WR Soph.6. Logan Lupo, P Sr.7. Jayden Williams, S Sr.8. Germari Sands, RB Soph.9. JR Wilson, WR Jr.10. Garrison Smith, PK Sr. Florida Atlantic Owls 2024 Fun Stats - 4th Quarter Scoring: Opponents 104, Florida Atlantic 46- Sacks: Opponents 30 for 196 yards, Florida Atlantic 13 for 66 yards- Passing Touchdowns: Opponents 23, Florida Atlantic 9 Florida Atlantic Owls 2025 Season Prediction, Win Total, What Will Happen The Owls will be the very least, the new coaching staff will get a whole lot more than the 311 points last year's attack came up weren't that many close calls last year - Michigan State was oddly tight late, but North Texas and Temple were gettable losses - but a few more of those could've swung the other time around, Florida A&M should be a win. Tulsa and UAB are winnable home games, FIU and Rice are winnable road dates, and there should be one shocker in a good way, and one in a bad way. After several twists and turns, the Owls will stay in the mix to be bowl eligible through The Florida Atlantic Win Total At … 4.5 Likely Wins: Florida A&M50/50 Games: East Carolina, at FIU, at Navy, at Rice, Tulsa, UAB, UConnLikely Losses: at Maryland, Memphis, at USF, at Tulane2025 Florida Atlantic Preview © 2025 The Arena Group Holdings, Inc. All rights reserved.
Yahoo
10-05-2025
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- Yahoo
Ex-Michigan Star Vladislav Goldin Gets NBA Prediction From ESPN Draft Analyst
The Michigan Wolverines won the Big Ten Tournament Championship this past season in Indianapolis before heading to the NCAA Tournament, where they put a first-half scare into the top overall seeded Auburn Tigers before falling in the Sweet 16. The Wolverines and their coach Dusty May are expected to move on without many of their top players from last year's team including Florida Atlantic transfer and Russian center Vladislav Goldin, who has been working out after hearing word of his invite to the 2025 NBA Draft Combine. Advertisement Goldin is one of two former Wolverines and one possible future Wolverine, along with Danny Wolf and Yaxel Lendeborg, formerly of the UAB Blazers, to receive a combine invite. On Tuesday, Goldin's NBA future got a prediction as the NBA Playoffs continued into the second round of action with the NBA Draft Lottery looming on Monday, May 12, 2025. Vladislav Goldin (left) shakes hands with Michigan coach Dusty May on March 28, 2025. © Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images "Watched Michigan's Vlad Goldin working out in LA," analyst Jonathan Givony wrote on X Tuesday. "The 7'1 Russian center has a tremendous frame, size, and length, more athleticism than you might expect, and even flashes some touch from the perimeter. "He will very likely be on an NBA roster next year in some capacity." Goldin helped lead the Florida Atlantic Owls to the Final Four in 2023 alongside May at his previous coaching stop. Advertisement The Nalchick, Russia native Goldin averaged a career-best 16.6 points with the Wolverines last season while also posting a career high in rebounds with seven per game. He has a strong frame and solid athleticism and is a deft finisher around the basket, although questions surrounded his ability to guard perimeter players with the Wolverines at times. Related: Michigan Wolverines Get Update From Nation's No. 1 Portal Recruit on Saturday
Yahoo
27-03-2025
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- Yahoo
Jacksonville contingent helping FAU Owls, new High Five Power Polls released
The Florida Atlantic Owls softball team is having a banner season and a little bit of Jacksonville is helping the Owls soar to new heights. The softball team out of Boca Raton has been in the top 25 multiple times this season and was most recently ranked 22nd in the country. They are 29-5 and 8-1 in conference play so far this season. Three players from the Jacksonville area have been key contributors to the Owls' success. Advertisement We featured all three on No Gate Fees on Wednesday. Watch the interview with these star softball players from the Jacksonville area below: Kylie Hammonds out of Creekside High School plays outfield, has started all 34 games and is third on the team in hitting with a .330 average. Kiley Channell, an infielder, out of Keystone Heights has also started all 34 games and is fifth on the team in hitting with a .318 average. Ciara Gibson, a utility player, out of Oakleaf High School is third on the team in slugging percentage. We had all three players on No Gate Fees on Wednesday. Watch the interview with these star softball players from the Jacksonville area below: Advertisement We also unveiled new High Five Power Polls: You can see No Gate Fees weekly on Wednesdays at 2pm, or catch the replays on Wednesdays and Thursdays at 6pm and Mondays at 1pm and 6pm here online or on the Action Sports Jax 24/7 Network. Click here to download the free Action News Jax news and weather apps, click here to download the Action News Jax Now app for your smart TV and click here to stream Action News Jax live.
Washington Post
23-02-2025
- Sport
- Washington Post
No. 22 Memphis takes on Florida Atlantic after Hunter's 24-point game
Florida Atlantic Owls (15-11, 8-5 AAC) at Memphis Tigers (21-5, 11-2 AAC) Memphis, Tennessee; Sunday, 2 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Tigers -8.5; over/under is 159.5
