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Braden Smith collects 16 more assists as No. 18 Purdue beats Northwestern 81-68 in Big Ten tourney

Braden Smith had 16 assists to climb into second on the NCAA career list, and No. 18 Purdue outmuscled Northwestern for an 81-68 victory that moved the Boilermakers into the quarte...

MARCH 13 • Associated Press

Closes with 25 points Martinelli amassed 25 points (10-16 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 4-5 FT), four rebounds, three assists and one steal across 39 minutes during Thursday's 81-68 loss to Purdue.

Impact Martinelli closed his Big Ten career by scoring 22 points or more in his final eight games. He put up 1787 points over four seasons, but really blossomed in the last two to be a 20-point scorer. The Huskies will await potential postseason invitations.

MARCH 12 • ROTOWIRE

Purdue Boilermakers play the Northwestern Wildcats in Big Ten Tournament

The No. 18 Purdue Boilermakers face the Northwestern Wildcats in the Big Ten Tournament

MARCH 12 • Associated Press

Nick Martinelli scores 28 and Northwestern defeats Indiana 74-61 at Big Ten Tournament

Nick Martinelli scored 28 points, Jake West added 18 and 15th-seeded Northwestern knocked off No. 10-seed Indiana 74-61 on the second day of the Big Ten Tournament

MARCH 12 • Associated Press

2026 NBA Draft Prospect Heat Check: Dybantsa, Martinelli Impress As Conference Tournaments Begin The latest movement from some intriguing 2026 NBA Draft prospects, including AJ Dybantsa and Northwestern's Nick Martinelli.

MARCH 11 • BLEACHERNATION.COM

Scores 28 as Cats march on Martinelli totaled 28 points (10-18 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 7-9 FT), four rebounds, three assists and three steals across 37 minutes during Wednesday's 74-61 win over Indiana.

Impact Martinelli is willing the Wildcats further into the Big Ten Tournament. Over his last seven games, the 6-7 senior has averaged 26.0 points on 52.3 percent from the field with 5.9 rebounds and 3.3 assists. He is controlling the game despite the absence of center Arrinten Page. Northwestern plays Purdue on Friday. Martinelli provided 28 points in the Mar. 4 loss to the Boilermakers.

MARCH 11 • ROTOWIRE

Deadspin | Motivated Indiana braces for Nick Martinelli, Northwestern Deadspin | Motivated Indiana braces for Nick Martinelli, Northwestern

MARCH 11 • DEADSPIN.COM

Indiana squares off against Northwestern in Big Ten Tournament

The Indiana Hoosiers and Northwestern Wildcats play in the Big Ten Tournament

MARCH 11 • Associated Press

Deadspin | Big Ten tournament roundup: Nick Martinelli, Northwestern oust Penn St. Deadspin | Big Ten tournament roundup: Nick Martinelli, Northwestern oust Penn St.

MARCH 11 • DEADSPIN.COM

Deadspin | Nick Martinelli (24 points), Northwestern top Penn State Deadspin | Nick Martinelli (24 points), Northwestern top Penn State

MARCH 11 • DEADSPIN.COM

Nick Martinelli scores 24 points and Northwestern eases past Penn State 76-66 in Big Ten Tournament

Nick Martinelli scored 24 points, Jayden Reid added 14, and Northwestern defeated Penn State 76-66 in a first-round game of the Big Ten Tournament

MARCH 11 • Associated Press

Career continues with 24 points Martinelli finished Tuesday's 76-66 win over Penn State with 24 points (10-17 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), nine rebounds, three assists and two steals over 37 minutes.

Impact Martinelli scored at least 22 points for the sixth straight game. Over that span, the 6-7 senior has converted 51.8 percent of his field goals despite heavy volume (18.3 shots per game). Northwestern plays again on Wednesday against Indiana in second round of the Big Ten Tournament. Martinelli provided 28 points and five rebounds in the Feb. 24 loss to the Hoosiers.

MARCH 10 • ROTOWIRE

Michigan Wolverines HC Dusty May Wins Big Ten Coach of the Year Honors

Michigan won three of the top four AP Big Ten men’s basketball awards, including Dusty May winning conference Coach of the Year.

MARCH 10 • FOX SPORTS

Michigan Wolverines HC Dusty May Wins Big Ten Coach of the Year Honors

Northwestern Wildcats play in Big Ten Tournament against the Penn State Nittany Lions

The Northwestern Wildcats take on the Penn State Nittany Lions in the Big Ten Tournament

MARCH 10 • Associated Press

Big Ten sniper power rankings: Top 10 shooters entering the 2026 Big Ten tournament Big Ten sniper power rankings entering the 2026 Big Ten tournament in Chicago, featuring top shooters like Nick Martinelli, Lamar Wilkerson,...

MARCH 9 • BUSTINGBRACKETS.COM

Northwestern plays Penn State in Big Ten Tournament

The Northwestern Wildcats and Penn State Nittany Lions meet in the Big Ten Tournament

MARCH 9 • Associated Press

Reynolds scores 21, winner to take Minnesota 67-66 past Northwestern

Langston Reynolds scored 21 points and scored the game-winning basket to lead Minnesota 67-66 past Northwestern in the final regular season game of the season for both Big Ten team...

MARCH 8 • Associated Press

Scores 23, grabs nine rebounds Martinelli recorded 23 points (9-18 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 4-6 FT), nine rebounds, one assist and one steal across 39 minutes during Saturday's 67-66 loss to Minnesota.

Impact Martinelli scored at least 22 points in his last five games and finished at sixth in the nation in scoring at 22.8 points per game. He moved into seventh place in all-time Northwestern scoring list passing Bryant McIntosh. The Huskies take on Penn State on Tuesday in the Big Ten Tournament. Martinelli equaled his season high with 34 points in the Jan. 29 win over the Nittany Lions.

MARCH 8 • ROTOWIRE

Minnesota hosts Northwestern after Martinelli's 28-point game

Northwestern visits the Minnesota Golden Gophers after Nick Martinelli scored 28 points in the Wildcats' 70-66 loss to the Purdue Boilermakers

MARCH 7 • Associated Press

Minnesota hosts Northwestern following Martinelli's 28-point game

Northwestern plays the Minnesota Golden Gophers after Nick Martinelli scored 28 points in the Wildcats' 70-66 loss to the Purdue Boilermakers

MARCH 6 • Associated Press

No. 15 Purdue Boilermakers vs. Northwestern Wildcats Highlights 🏀 FOX College Hoops

MARCH 5 • FOX SPORTS

C.J. Cox rallies No. 15 Purdue past Nick Martinelli and Northwestern 70-66

MARCH 5 • Associated Press

AP College Basketball Players of the Week: Arizona's Burries, Vanderbilt's Blakes

Brayden Burries becomes the first men's D-I player to win AP Player of the Week honors twice this season, and Mikayla Blakes repeats, as wel...

MARCH 3 • FOX SPORTS

AP College Basketball Players of the Week: Arizona's Burries, Vanderbilt's Blakes

Martinelli leads Northwestern against No. 15 Purdue after 22-point showing

Northwestern faces the No. 15 Purdue Boilermakers after Nick Martinelli scored 22 points in Northwestern's 63-62 victory over the Oregon Ducks

MARCH 3 • Associated Press

Deadspin | On his bobblehead day, Nick Martinelli lifts Northwestern over Oregon Deadspin | On his bobblehead day, Nick Martinelli lifts Northwestern over Oregon

MARCH 1 • DEADSPIN.COM

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Braden Smith collects 16 more assists as No. 18 Purdue beats Northwestern 81-68 in Big Ten tourney

Purdue Boilermakers play the Northwestern Wildcats in Big Ten Tournament

Nick Martinelli scores 28 and Northwestern defeats Indiana 74-61 at Big Ten Tournament

Indiana squares off against Northwestern in Big Ten Tournament

Nick Martinelli scores 24 points and Northwestern eases past Penn State 76-66 in Big Ten Tournament

Michigan Wolverines HC Dusty May Wins Big Ten Coach of the Year Honors

Northwestern Wildcats play in Big Ten Tournament against the Penn State Nittany Lions

Northwestern plays Penn State in Big Ten Tournament

Reynolds scores 21, winner to take Minnesota 67-66 past Northwestern

Minnesota hosts Northwestern after Martinelli's 28-point game

Minnesota hosts Northwestern following Martinelli's 28-point game

No. 15 Purdue Boilermakers vs. Northwestern Wildcats Highlights 🏀 FOX College Hoops

C.J. Cox rallies No. 15 Purdue past Nick Martinelli and Northwestern 70-66

AP College Basketball Players of the Week: Arizona's Burries, Vanderbilt's Blakes

Martinelli leads Northwestern against No. 15 Purdue after 22-point showing