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Nick Martinelli Drafted by Clippers | Northwestern Wildcats Basketball News
Nick Martinelli, Northwestern’s standout scorer, just got drafted by the LA Clippers at 55 in the 2026 NBA Draft — a huge milestone for the program, marking their second straight draft pick in the modern era. After rising from role player to Big Ten’s top scorer twice, Martinelli averaged 23 points, 6 rebounds, and 2 assists per game, shooting over 50% from the field and nearly 42% from deep. He shattered Northwestern’s single-season scoring record with 759 points in 33 games and became the only Big Ten player ever to score 20+ against every conference opponent — finishing his career with 46…
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