Nick Martinelli - College Basketball News & Rumors

Declares for NBA Draft Martinelli has declared for the 2025 NBA Draft while maintaining NCAA eligibility, he announced via X.

Impact Martinelli will test his luck in the draft process after a breakout junior season with Northwestern. The 6-foot-7 forward started all 33 games this season, averaging 20.5 points, 6.2 rebounds, 1.7 assists and 0.7 steals on 37.6 minutes per game. The All-Big Ten Second-Team honoree can withdraw from the 2025 NBA Draft up until June 15, and he has maintained eligibility to return to the Wildcats for a senior campaign if he so chooses.

APRIL 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Strong showing in defeat Martinelli finished with 22 points (7-14 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 8-11 FT), seven rebounds and one assist across 39 minutes during Thursday's 70-63 loss to Wisconsin.

Impact Martinelli cashed in on 7-of-14 looks from the field, closing with 22 points, seven rebounds and an assist during Thursday's loss against the Badgers in the second round of the Big 10 tournament. The 6-foot-7 junior stepped up in a big way for the Wildcats following season-ending injuries sustained by Jalen Leach and Brooks Barnhizer. Martinelli will close out the season averaging 20.5 points, 6.2 rebounds, 1.7 assists and 0.7 steals across 33 starts.

MARCH 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Nolan Winter and John Tonje lead No. 18 Wisconsin over Northwestern 70-63

Nolan Winter and John Tonje each scored 18 points to lead No. 18 Wisconsin to a 70-63 victory over Northwestern in the second round of the Big Ten Tournament

MARCH 13, 2025 • Associated Press

Leads the way in win Martinelli closed Wednesday's 72-64 victory over Minnesota with 28 points (12-22 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 4-10 FT), seven rebounds, three assists and one steal across 40 minutes.

Impact Martinelli put together another stellar outing, closing with 28 points, seven rebounds, three assists and a steal as the Wildcats took down the Golden Gophers in the opening round of the Big Ten tournament. The 6-foot-7 junior has started in all 32 games this season, averaging 20.4 points, 6.2 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 0.8 steals on 37.6 minutes per game. Martinelli and the Wildcats will look to upset the Badgers on Thursday afternoon.

MARCH 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Northwestern downs Minnesota behind Nick Martinelli's 28 Nick Martinelli scored a game-high 28 points and Ty Berry added 14 to lift Northwestern to a 72-64 victory against Minnesota on Wednesday in...

MARCH 12, 2025 • SACBEE.COM

Martinelli scores 28 and Northwestern beats Minnesota 72-64 to begin the Big Ten tourney

Nick Martinelli scored 28 points to help No. 13 seed Northwestern beat No. 12 seed Minnesota 72-64 to begin the Big Ten Tournament

MARCH 12, 2025 • Associated Press

Minnesota plays in Big Ten Tournament against the Northwestern

MARCH 12, 2025 • Associated Press

Tom Izzo is Big Ten Coach of the Year, Purdue's Braden Smith wins Player of the Year

Michigan State’s Tom Izzo was named Big Ten Coach of the Year for the fourth time, among the other conference awards announced Tuesday.

MARCH 11, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Tom Izzo is Big Ten Coach of the Year, Purdue's Braden Smith wins Player of the Year

Scores 28 against Maryland Martinelli closed with 28 points (8-19 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 11-11 FT), seven rebounds, one assist and one block over 38 minutes during Saturday's 74-61 loss to Maryland.

Impact Martinelli went a perfect 11-of-11 at the charity stripe, closing with 28 points, seven rebounds, an assist and a block during Saturday's loss against the Terrapins. The 6-foot-7 junior has been electric down the stretch in the wake of Brooks Barnhizer's injury, averaging 22.2 points, 7.8 rebounds, 1.9 assists and 0.8 steals across Northwestern's last nine games. Martinelli and the Wildcats will look to make an improbable run in the Big Ten tournament this coming week.

MARCH 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

No. 13 Maryland hosts Berry and Northwestern

Northwestern plays the No. 13 Maryland Terrapins after Ty Berry scored 22 points in the Wildcats' 73-69 loss to the UCLA Bruins

MARCH 7, 2025 • Associated Press

UCLA avoids calamitous collapse to pull out 73-69 win over Northwestern

UCLA overcame its mistakes and survived Northwestern's late surge in a 73-69 road win on Monday.

MARCH 4, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

UCLA avoids calamitous collapse to pull out 73-69 win over Northwestern

Nears double-double Friday Martinelli finished Friday's 68-57 win over Iowa with 16 points (5-14 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 6-6 FT), nine rebounds and three assists in 39 minutes.

Impact Martinelli posted 16 points, nine rebounds and three assists as the Wildcats took down the Hawkeyes on Friday night. The 6-foot-7 junior has started in all 29 games this season, averaging 19.9 points, 6.1 rebounds, 1.7 assists and 0.8 steals on 37.4 minutes per game. Martinelli and the Wildcats will look to secure their spot in the Big Ten conference tournament as they close their season out against UCLA (Monday) and Maryland (Saturday).

MARCH 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

UCLA visits Northwestern after Windham's 20-point outing

MARCH 2, 2025 • Associated Press

Northwestern shuts down Iowa for 3rd straight win K.J.Windham matched a career high with 20 points and Nick Martinelli added 16 points and nine rebounds to help Northwestern defeat Iowa 68-5...

MARCH 1, 2025 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Windham scores 20 points as Northwestern pulls away from Iowa in 2nd half, earn a 68-57 win

MARCH 1, 2025 • Associated Press

Iowa visits Northwestern following Martinelli's 29-point game

FEBRUARY 28, 2025 • Associated Press

Martinelli scores 29, Northwestern beats Minnesota 75-63 for second straight double-digit win

Nick Martinelli scored 19 of his 29 points in the second half to help Northwestern pull away and beat Minnesota 75-63

FEBRUARY 26, 2025 • Associated Press

Strong outing against Nebraska Martinelli notched 23 points (11-25 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 1-2 FT), nine rebounds, two assists, one block and three steals across 39 minutes during Sunday's 68-64 loss to Nebraska.

Impact Martinelli posted 23 points, nine rebounds, two assists, a block and three steals as the Wildcats were taken down by the Cornhuskers on Sunday. The 6-foot-7 junior continues to thrive in his third year with Northwestern, averaging 19.8 points, 6.1 rebounds, 1.7 assists and 0.8 steals across 26 starts. Martinelli and the Wildcats face an uphill battle if they want to secure a spot in the Big Ten Tournament, starting against OSU this Thursday.

FEBRUARY 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Notches double-double against UW Martinelli produced 23 points (9-19 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 3-3 FT), 10 rebounds, three assists and one steal in 38 minutes during Saturday's 76-71 loss to Washington.

Impact Martinelli posted his fifth double-double of the season, closing with 23 points, 10 rebounds, three assists and a steal during Saturday's loss against the Huskies. The 6-foot-7 junior has started in all 24 games this season, averaging 19.8 points, six rebounds, 1.7 assists and 0.7 steals on 37.6 minutes per game. Martinelli will continue to be relied upon for a high-scoring total on a nightly basis with Brooks Barnhizer (foot) out for the season.

FEBRUARY 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Northwestern visits Oregon after Martinelli's 23-point showing

Northwestern visits the Oregon Ducks after Nick Martinelli scored 23 points in the Wildcats' 76-71 loss to the Washington Huskies

FEBRUARY 11, 2025 • Associated Press

Game-high 27 points in upset win Martinelli produced 27 points (11-25 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 5-7 FT), 13 rebounds and two assists over 40 minutes during Tuesday's 77-75 win over USC.

Impact Martinelli posted a 27-point double-double during Tuesday's win over the Trojans, carrying the load for the Wildcats with Brooks Barnhizer out for the season. The 6-foot-7 junior has started in all 23 games this season, averaging 19.7 points, 5.8 rebounds, 1.7 assists and 0.7 steals on 37.6 minutes per game. It has been a meteoric rise for the junior forward who posted 8.8 points and 4.3 rebounds on 26 minutes per game with the Wildcats last season.

FEBRUARY 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Nick Martinelli's late hoop lifts Northwestern over USC Nick Martinelli capped a 27-point night by hitting a scoop shot with two seconds remaining to give Northwestern a 77-75 win over Southern Ca...

FEBRUARY 5, 2025 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Northwestern uses Martinelli's last second heroics to stave off USC 77-75

Nick Martinelli scored 27 points and grabbed 13 rebounds and his basket with 2.6 seconds left helped Northwestern avoid disaster holding off USC for a 77-75 win

FEBRUARY 5, 2025 • Associated Press

Held in check by Illinois Martinelli closed Sunday's 83-74 loss to Illinois with 17 points (7-19 FG, 3-9 3Pt), two rebounds and one assist across 36 minutes.

Impact Martinelli was held to just 7-of-19 shooting from the field, posting 17 points, two rebounds and an assist during Sunday's loss against the Fighting Illini. The 6-foot-7 junior has been the foundation of Northwestern's gameplan this season, averaging 19.8 points, 5.2 rebounds, 1.6 assists and 0.7 steals across 20 starts. Martinelli will look to get back on track during Wednesday's showdown with Rutgers.

JANUARY 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Leads team with 22 points Martinelli contributed 22 points (9-14 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 3-4 FT), three rebounds, three assists and one block over 45 minutes during Thursday's 76-74 OT victory over Maryland.

Impact Martinelli converted on 9-of-14 looks from the field, closing with 22 points, three rebounds, three assists and a block during Thursday's thrilling win over the Terrapins. The 6-foot-7 junior has taken an otherworldly leap in his third season with the Wildcats, averaging 20 points, 5.3 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 0.8 steals across 17 starts. Martinelli remains efficient as a high-volume scorer, converting on 51.2 percent of his looks from the field on the season.

JANUARY 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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