Niccolo Moretti - College Basketball News & Rumors

Green has 27, Tulsa downs Florida Atlantic 78-76

Led by David Green's 27 points, the Tulsa Golden Hurricane defeated the Florida Atlantic Owls 78-76 on Wednesday

17 HOURS AGO • Associated Press

Starts, scores 25 Moretti finished with a season-high 25 points (10-16 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 3-4 FT), two rebounds, five assists and two steals over 40 minutes during Wednesday's 78-76 loss to Tulsa.

Impact Moretti moved into the starting lineup for Kanaan Carlyle (calf) and had more than doubled his previous high of 12 points as he played the entire game. The Owls dropped their fourth straight game and the team has been racked by injuries. FAU has a week off before heading to Houston to play Rice. Moretti will hope the time off will not cool him down.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Deals eight dimes Moretti contributed 12 points (4-5 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 3-3 FT), one rebound, eight assists and one steal over 28 minutes during Wednesday's 110-70 victory over UTSA.

Impact Moretti had season highs in points and assists as the Owls blew out the Roadrunners. The 6-1 junior had started four of the previous five games, but came off the bench in the American Conference opener. The Owls head to New Orleans to take on Tulane on Sunday.

DECEMBER 31, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go Monday Moretti (ankle) will play in Monday's game against Boston College, Rick Henderson of FAU Owls Nest reports.

Impact Moretti missed FAU's exhibition game late last week due to an ankle injury, but he's been cleared to suit up in Monday's regular-season opener. Moretti averaged 6.4 points, 3.4 assists and 2.6 rebounds across 22.1 minutes per game last season, and he could be in line for a larger role in 2025-26.

NOVEMBER 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Ankle affecting health Moretti (ankle) did not participate in Thursday's exhibition matchup against Florida Tech, less than a week before Florida Atlantic's next game Monday against Boston College, accor...

Impact For the NCAA's 2024-25 season, as part of Florida Atlantic, Moretti logged 6.4 points and 3.4 assists per game. During 2025's summer, he re-enrolled at FAU. But because of an ankle injury, Moretti both did not play Thursday and is questionable for the Owls' upcoming matchup.

NOVEMBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Niccolo Moretti scores 19 as Florida Atlantic downs Indiana State 97-64 in season opener

Niccolo Moretti scored 19 points off of the bench to help lead the Florida Atlantic Owls past the Indiana State Sycamores 97-64

NOVEMBER 5, 2024 • Associated Press

Commits to FAU Moretti is transferring to FAU, he announced on his personal X Account.

Impact Moretti logged his freshman season with Illinois, though he had a minimal role as they won the Big 10 Tournament and made a run to the Elite 8 in the NCAA Tournament. The 6-foot-1 guard averaged 1.5 points, 0.8 rebounds and 0.6 assists on 5.8 minutes per game this past season and will look for a fresh start with the Owls with three years of eligibility remaining.

MAY 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Involved in win Moretti ended with nine points (2-3 FG, 2-2 3Pt, 3-4 FT), two rebounds and one assist over 17 minutes during Saturday's 95-85 victory over Iowa.

Impact Moretti cashed in on 2-of-2 attempts from beyond the arc, closing with nine points, two rebounds and one assist during Saturday's win over the Hawkeyes. The 6-foot-1 freshman has seen action in just nine games this season due to a long-term leg injury, averaging 2.6 points, 1.3 rebounds and 1.1 assists on 8.1 minutes per game. Moretti will look to make the most of his partially lost season down the stretch for the Fighting Illini.

FEBRUARY 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go Saturday Moretti (leg) will return Saturday against Maryland, Scott Richey of The Champaign News-Gazette reports.

Impact Moretti had missed Illinois' last 10 games with a leg injury. The Italian-born point guard is averaging four points over 12.7 minutes in three contests so far in his freshman campaign.

JANUARY 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out Thursday Moretti (leg) is out for Thursday's game against Michigan State.

Impact Moretti will miss yet another contest for the Illini, with Thursday marking his tenth consecutive missed game. The freshman guard has played in just three games this season while dealing with a lingering leg injury, averaging four pooints, 2.3 rebounds and 2.7 assists. Moretti's next opportunity to return will come against Maryland on Sunday.

JANUARY 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Game-time decision Thursday Moretti (leg) is a game-time decision for Illinois' game Thursday against Michigan State, according to Joey Wagner of 247Sports.com.

Impact Moretti is participating in Illinois' team practices again. He will meet with a doctor Wednesday night or Thursday. What his doc says will determine Moretti's impending availability, which the Big Ten Conference is expected to release with its injury report Thursday.

JANUARY 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Friday Moretti (leg) is out for Friday's game against Farleigh-Dickinson, Scott Richey of The Champaign News-Gazette reports.

Impact Moretti will miss his seventh straight game Saturday due to a leg injury. His next chance to suit up is Tuesday's matchup with Northwestern.

DECEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out Moretti (leg) won't play in Friday's game versus Missouri, Scott Richey of The Champaign News-Gazette reports.

Impact Moretti's absence streak will extend to six games Friday due to a leg injury. His next chance to suit up is against Farleigh-Dickinson on Dec. 29.

DECEMBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out Illinois coach Brad Underwood said Friday that Moretti (leg) is progressing in his recovery but won't play in Saturday's game versus Tennessee, Joey Wagner of 247Sports.com reports...

Impact Moretti's absence streak will extend to four games Saturday. His next chance to suit up is against Colgate on Dec. 17.

DECEMBER 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Good Morning, Illini Nation: 2023-24 Player profile - Niccolo Moretti Welcome to “Good Morning, Illini Nation,” your daily dose of college basketball news from Illini beat writer and AP Top 25 voter Scott Riche...

JUNE 6, 2023 • NEWS-GAZETTE.COM

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Green has 27, Tulsa downs Florida Atlantic 78-76

Niccolo Moretti scores 19 as Florida Atlantic downs Indiana State 97-64 in season opener