Nick Martinelli (basketball)

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Nick Martinelli
No. 2–Northwestern Wildcats
Position Small forward
League Big Ten Conference
Personal information
Listed height6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)
Listed weight220 lb (100 kg)
Career information
High school Glenbrook South
(Glenview, Illinois)
College Northwestern (2022–present)
Career highlights

Nick Martinelli is an American college basketball player for the Northwestern Wildcats of the Big Ten Conference.

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High school career

Martinelli attended Glenbrook South High School in Glenview, Illinois. As a junior, he averaged 21.8 points and 5.9 rebounds per game. [1] [2] As a senior, he averaged 22.8 points per game, finishing his high school career with 1,331 total points. [3] Martinelli originally committed to Elon University to play under head coach Mike Schrage. [4] After Schrage resigned as head coach at Elon, Martinelli decommitted from the Phoenix. [5] A three-star recruit, he committed to play college basketball at Northwestern University. [6]

College career

After playing sparingly as a freshman, [7] Martinelli's role increased as a sophomore. [8] As a junior, Martinelli emerged as the team's leading scorer. [9] In the season opener against Lehigh, he recorded a double-double, tallying 26 points and 10 rebounds. [10] Against Maryland, he scored 22 points and hit the game-winning shot in overtime, helping lead the Wildcats to a 76–74 victory. [11] Martinelli set the Northwestern single-season scoring record as a junior, surpassing John Shurna. [12]

Career statistics

Legend
  GPGames played  GS Games started MPG Minutes per game
 FG%  Field goal percentage 3P%  3-point field goal percentage FT%  Free throw percentage
 RPG  Rebounds per game APG  Assists per game SPG  Steals per game
 BPG  Blocks per game PPG Points per game Bold Career high

College

YearTeamGPGSMPGFG%3P%FT%RPGAPGSPGBPGPPG
2022–23 Northwestern 20010.1.512.500.5001.5.3.3.02.6
2023–24 Northwestern 341126.0.492.271.7804.31.1.5.28.8
2024–25 Northwestern 333337.6.471.333.7286.21.7.7.220.5

References

  1. ↑ Moreano, Nicholas (2021-03-24). "Nick Martinelli's inner fighter has shaped who he has become as a basketball player". Illinois High School Basketball. Retrieved 2025-01-24.
  2. ↑ "Elon recruit Nick Martinelli isn't juggling priorities this season. 'It's all about winning' for Glenbrook South's 6-foot-8 forward". Chicago Tribune. 2021-12-17. Retrieved 2025-01-24.
  3. ↑ Martorano, Dion (2022-04-20). "Martinelli Drops Elon, Looks For New Program - Journal & Topics Media Group". Journal & Topics. Retrieved 2025-01-24.
  4. ↑ Oberhelman, Dave (2021-07-14). "Glenbrook South's Nick Martinelli makes early college basketball decision". Daily Herald. Retrieved 2025-01-24.
  5. ↑ "Nick Martinelli's recruitment soars after emotional parting with Elon". Chicago Sun-Times. 2022-04-12. Retrieved 2025-01-24.
  6. ↑ "Collins Announces Addition of Martinelli". Northwestern Athletics. Retrieved 2025-01-24.
  7. ↑ Epstein, Jake (2023-11-11). "Northwestern's Nick Martinelli looks to make second-year leap". The Daily Northwestern. Retrieved 2025-01-24.
  8. ↑ McGraw, Mike (2024-03-13). "Little brother life pushed Martinelli to become NU's super sub". Daily Herald. Retrieved 2025-01-24.
  9. ↑ Media, Field Level (2024-11-09). "Nick Martinelli leads Northwestern as it travels to Dayton". The Breeze. Retrieved 2025-01-24.
  10. ↑ "Nick Martinelli's double-double carries Northwestern men's basketball in wire-to-wire win". Chicago Tribune. Associated Press. 2024-11-05. Retrieved 2025-01-24.
  11. ↑ "Northwestern beats Maryland 76-74 on Nick Martinelli's jumper just before the OT buzzer". Record Patriot.
  12. ↑ Dorsey, Gavin (March 13, 2025). "Nick Martinelli Sets Northwestern Single-Season Scoring Record". Sports Illustrated . Retrieved May 29, 2025.
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