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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.
Early life
Goldin grew up in Nalchik, Russia. He was a competitive wrestler until age 15 and began playing basketball after a significant growth spurt. Goldin played for PBC CSKA Junior for three seasons. He averaged 8.3 points, 5.0 rebounds, and 1.4 blocks per game in his final season with the team.
Goldin moved to the United States and enrolled at Putnam Science Academy in Putnam, Connecticut. He was rated a four-star recruit and committed to play college basketball at Texas Tech.
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. Following the end of the season, Goldin entered the NCAA transfer portal.
Goldin ultimately transferred to Florida Atlantic University (FAU). He averaged 6.8 points, 4.9 rebounds and 1.1 blocks in his first season with the Owls. Goldin was named third-team All-Conference USA as a second-year sophomore. 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.
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.