Niccolo Moretti - College Basketball News & Rumors

Inks with Lamar Moretti (transfer portal) has committed to joining Lamar ahead of the 2026-27 season, PortalUpdates reports.

Impact Moretti joins his new program after playing the last two years at FAU. The 6-foot-1 guard averaged 5.6 points, 2.0 rebounds and 3.3 assists on 26.2 minutes across 33 appearances, including 14 starts.

APRIL 30 • ROTOWIRE

Leaving Owls Moretti has entered the transfer portal, VerbalCommits.com reports.

Impact Moretti will leave the Owls after playing his sophomore and junior seasons with the team. The 6-foot-1 guard averaged 5.6 points and 3.3 assists on 26.2 minutes per game in the 2025-26 campaign.

APRIL 8 • ROTOWIRE

North Texas meets Florida Atlantic in AAC Tournament

The North Texas Mean Green square off against the Florida Atlantic Owls in the AAC Tournament

MARCH 12 • Associated Press

Moretti scores 19 as FAU takes down Temple 63-59 in American Athletic Conference Tournament

Led by Niccolo Moretti's 19 points, the No. 7 seed Florida Atlantic Owls defeated the 10th-seeded Temple Owls 63-59 in the American Athletic Conference Tournament

MARCH 12 • Associated Press

Leads Owls with 19 points Moretti closed Wednesday's 63-59 win over Temple with 19 points (7-9 FG, 3-3 3Pt, 2-3 FT), one rebound, three assists and three steals across 38 minutes.

Impact The 6-1 junior started eight of the last nine games for the Owls and has scored in double digits in his last three. On the season, the Illinois transfer is averaging 5.5 points and 3.3 assists. FAU moved on in the American Conference Tournament to play North Texas on Thursday. Moretti had five points and a season-high nine assists in the one-point loss to the Mean Green on Feb. 22.

MARCH 12 • ROTOWIRE

Florida Atlantic Owls face the Temple Owls in AAC Tournament

The Florida Atlantic Owls and Temple Owls square off in the AAC Tournament

MARCH 11 • Associated Press

Battie's 22 lead Wichita State past Florida Atlantic 88-70

Led by Dillon Battie's 22 points, the Wichita State Shockers defeated the Florida Atlantic Owls 88-70 in a regular-season finale

MARCH 8 • Associated Press

Carlyle's 19 lead Florida Atlantic past Charlotte 77-76 in OT

Kanaan Carlyle led the Florida Atlantic Owls with 19 points and Josiah Parker made the winning layup with 0.6 seconds left in overtime as the Owls knocked off the Charlotte 49ers 7...

MARCH 1 • Associated Press

Not part of starting lineup Moretti is not part of the Owls' starting lineup for their upcoming game Sunday against South Florida, FAU Owls Nest reports.

Impact In place of him is Kanaan Carlyle, who is back after a two-game absence. In the two games, Moretti logged 25 points for one but four on 1-of-9 shooting from the other.

FEBRUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Florida Atlantic faces Rice after Moretti's 25-point game

Florida Atlantic visits the Rice Owls after Niccolo Moretti scored 25 points in the Owls' 78-76 loss to the Tulsa Golden Hurricane

FEBRUARY 10 • Associated Press

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

FEBRUARY 5 • 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.

FEBRUARY 4 • 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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