Vladislav Goldin

Vladislav Goldin (Russian: Владислав Голдин; born May 12, 2001) is a Russian college basketball player for the Florida Atlantic Owls of Conference USA. He previously played for the Texas Tech Red Red Raiders.

Vladislav Goldin
No. 50 – Florida Atlantic Owls
PositionCenter
LeagueConference USA
Personal information
Born (2001-05-12) May 12, 2001
NationalityRussian
Listed height7 ft 1 in (2.16 m)
Listed weight240 lb (109 kg)
Career information
High schoolPutnam Science Academy
(Putnam, Connecticut)
College
Career highlights and awards

Early life

Goldin grew up in Nalchik, Russia.[1] He was a competitive wrestler until age 15 and began playing basketball after a significant growth spurt.[2] Goldin played for PBC CSKA Junior for three seasons.[3] He averaged 8.3 points, 5.0 rebounds, and 1.4 blocks per game in his final season with the team.[4]

Goldin moved to the United States and enrolled at Putnam Science Academy in Putnam, Connecticut.[5] He was rated a four-star recruit and committed to play college basketball at Texas Tech.[6][7]

College career

Goldin began his college career at Texas Tech. He played in 10 games during his true freshman season and averaged 1.9 points and 1.0 rebounds.[8] Following the end of the season, Goldin entered the NCAA transfer portal.[9]

Goldin ultimately transferred to Florida Atlantic University (FAU).[10] He averaged 6.8 points, 4.9 rebounds and 1.1 blocks in his first season with the Owls.[11] Goldin was named third-team All-Conference USA as a second-year sophomore.[12] He scored 14 points and 13 rebounds in FAU's 79–76 win over Kansas State in the Elite Eight of the 2023 NCAA tournament.[13]

National team career

Goldin played for the Russia under-19 basketball team in the 2018 FIBA U18 European Championship and the 2019 FIBA Under-19 Basketball World Cup.[6]

References
  1. "Dusty May has FAU basketball on cusp of first-ever Top 25 ranking". The Palm Beach Post. January 13, 2023. Retrieved March 27, 2023.
  2. Dodd, Rustin (March 27, 2023). "FAU center Vladislav Goldin grew up wrestling in Russia. Now he's in the Final Four". The Athletic. Retrieved March 27, 2023.
  3. Johnson, Jarret (August 22, 2020). "My Take: 2020 center signee Vlad Goldin". 247Sports.com. Retrieved March 27, 2023.
  4. Golan, Ben (July 9, 2020). "Texas Tech adds top 25 center Vlad Goldin". Rivals.com. Retrieved March 27, 2023.
  5. "Different types of transfers helped KSU, FAU to Elite Eight". The Bryan-College Station Eagle. March 24, 2023. Retrieved March 27, 2023.
  6. "Goldin, 7-foot-1 center, signs with Texas Tech". Lubbock Avalanche-Journal. July 9, 2020. Retrieved March 27, 2023.
  7. "Final Four: How FAU's players ranked before playing for the Owls". The Palm Beach Post. March 28, 2023. Retrieved March 28, 2023.
  8. "Vlad Goldin: 3 things to know about FAU basketball big man". The Palm Beach Post. March 25, 2023. Retrieved March 27, 2023.
  9. "Jamarius Burton latest Texas Tech player testing waters via transfer portal". Lubbock Avalanche-Journal. April 12, 2021. Retrieved March 27, 2023.
  10. "Bitumba Baruti, Vladislav Goldin transferring to FAU men's basketball". The Palm Beach Post. April 16, 2021. Retrieved March 27, 2023.
  11. Jarden, Sam (March 25, 2023). "Who is FAU's number 50? Everything to know about Russian big man Vladislav Goldin". Sporting News. Retrieved March 27, 2023.
  12. Kourakis, Yianni (March 7, 2023). "FAU rakes in conference awards; hope to win league tournament next". WPBF.com. Retrieved March 27, 2023.
  13. "K-State Wildcats vs. FAU Owls: Vlad Goldin handshake snub". Miami Herald. March 26, 2023. Retrieved March 27, 2023.
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