FAU Guard Alijah Martin Entering 2023 NBA Draft With Eligibility Preserved

🚨BREAKING🚨 @FAUMBB Guard @Martin_Alijah has announced his intentions to enter the 2023 @NBA Draft while also preserving his @NCAA eligibility. BEST WISHES Alijah! We're behind you 💯 #FAU #GoOwls 🦉🏀 pic.twitter.com/XrYppdUPFi

— FAU Owls Nest (@FAU_Owls_Nest) April 10, 2023

Look forward to rooting for Alijah in the NBA or again at FAU next year. 

DeltAlumnus said

Look forward to rooting for Alijah in the NBA or again at FAU next year. 

Posted On: Apr 9th 2023, 10:31 PM #413986

Same. Best of luck Alijah

Alijah - Best of luck you and your family! Wish you were staying…but we understand!

Go Owls!

cbboarder said

Alijah - Best of luck you and your family! Wish you were staying…but we understand!

Go Owls!

Posted On: Apr 9th 2023, 10:58 PM #413988

He still has NCAA eligibility so if he doesn't like his odds of getting drafted, he'll come back. Won't need to worry on that front! 😉

Love Alijah but this seems like a very Ray Taylor type move. I’m low key expecting to see him back next year. Either way, historic season will go down as one of the FAU all-time greats up there with Gantt, Royster, Morrow, Graham, etc. 

Owl Ranger said

Love Alijah but this seems like a very Ray Taylor type move. I’m low key expecting to see him back next year. Either way, historic season will go down as one of the FAU all-time greats up there with Gantt, Royster, Morrow, Graham, etc. 

Posted On: Apr 10th 2023, 5:55 PM #413993

Davis just declared as well. I don’t think it’s a Ray Taylor move. Seems like a no brainer move for fringe type prospects like Martin and Davis. They can attend the NBA combine see where stand and get some actual feedback. If they don’t like they can can comeback and work to get better. If they do they have a chance to go make a real money as a pro. 

But I agree I think both will be back next year 

DeltAlumnus said

Owl Ranger said

Love Alijah but this seems like a very Ray Taylor type move. I’m low key expecting to see him back next year. Either way, historic season will go down as one of the FAU all-time greats up there with Gantt, Royster, Morrow, Graham, etc. 

Posted On: Apr 10th 2023, 5:55 PM #413993

Davis just declared as well. I don’t think it’s a Ray Taylor move. Seems like a no brainer move for fringe type prospects like Martin and Davis. They can attend the NBA combine see where stand and get some actual feedback. If they don’t like they can can comeback and work to get better. If they do they have a chance to go make a real money as a pro. 

But I agree I think both will be back next year 

Posted On: Apr 10th 2023, 6:01 PM #413994

Makes perfect sense to test the waters and strike while the iron is hot. With that said, I don't think either are on draft boards right now -- but can't say what changes after workouts or what they ultimately may do regardless of draft position. This is the reality of "big time" college basketball!

DAVIS JOINS MARTIN WITH TESTING THE WATERS FOR THE NBA DRAFT!

🚨BREAKING🚨 @FAUMBB Guard @KOBNelly has announced his plans to enter the 2023 @NBA Draft while also maintaining his @NCAA eligibility. WISH YOU THE BEST OF LUCK JOHNELL! 😎 #FAU #GoOwls! 🦉🏀 pic.twitter.com/hYdenhZsIx

— FAU Owls Nest (@FAU_Owls_Nest) April 10, 2023

Here we go!
all these kids are looking for ways to make money and help their families. I can't blame them.
Let's hope they all come back, get better at their game and possibly get an invitation to the NCAA tournament as a team.