Nick Martinelli
Awards & Honours
13
Awards Won
5
Honours
5
Rankings
3
Covers
4
Records
Martinelli's college career was a masterclass in exceeding expectations. He left Northwestern as the program's all-time leading scorer with 2,341 points, breaking a record that had stood for over a decade. He was the first player in Big Ten history to lead the conference in scoring for two straight seasons since Carsen Edwards, and his 67 consecutive double-digit scoring games are a conference record. He also set the single-season scoring mark at Northwestern with 716 points. Beyond the stats, he led the Wildcats to four straight NCAA tournaments, including the program's first Sweet 16. His academic achievements are equally impressive: two-time first-team Academic All-America honors. For a three-star recruit who was barely ranked nationally, Martinelli's trajectory is remarkable. He turned Northwestern into a consistent winner and left a legacy that will be remembered for generations.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
Big Ten Distinguished Scholar
Awarded for achieving a GPA of 3.7 or higher.
Big Ten Distinguished Scholar
Awarded for achieving a GPA of 3.7 or higher.
Bob Voight Award (Team MVP)
Awarded to the most valuable player on the Northwestern men's basketball team.
Bob Voight Award (Team MVP)
Awarded to the most valuable player on the Northwestern men's basketball team.
Bob Voight Award (Team MVP)
Awarded to the most valuable player on the Northwestern men's basketball team.
Rankings & Lists
All-Big Ten First Team
All-Big Ten First Team
All-Big Ten First Team
All-Big Ten First Team
All-Big Ten First Team
Magazine Covers
Sports Illustrated
March 2025
The Scoring Machine: How Nick Martinelli Put Northwestern on the Map
Chicago Magazine
February 2025
The Suburban Kid Who Changed Northwestern Basketball
College Hoops Weekly
January 2025
Cover feature
Records & Feats
Northwestern all-time leading scorer
Scored 2,341 career points, surpassing John Shurna's record of 2,038.
Northwestern single-season scoring record
Scored 716 points in the 2024-2025 season, breaking John Shurna's 2012 record of 694.
Big Ten record for consecutive double-digit scoring games
Scored 10+ points in 67 straight games, a Big Ten record.
First Big Ten repeat scoring champion since Carsen Edwards
Led the Big Ten in scoring in 2023-2024 (19.2 ppg) and 2024-2025 (21.7 ppg).