I really love and enjoy watching his game as a role player and am looking forward to his future. Barnheiser and Martinelli could be a nasty big wing duo next year if Martinelli continues to develop at the same pace.
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Why do you say he’s not the most talented? I’d argue he’s very talented and has a ton of athleticism. Kid has improved a ton and can make defenders in this conference look stupid quite often.He has the heart of a champion. Not the most talented but such a big heart. Love Nicky.
I actually like his talent as he develops. He’s isn’t an exceptional athelete by Big Ten standards but he has plenty of size and speed for big ten play, he’s got a big motor, and when he gets the ball in his hands he’s exceptionally smooth and in control. He’s got that quality where you can see the game slow down for him when he attacks the basket, finds a position he likes, and works his way to his left hand.He has the heart of a champion. Not the most talented but such a big heart. Love Nicky.
I don’t think it surprises anybody, but I think he’s very smooth and has a lot of different moves that allow him to get to his left hand. He doesn’t just get to his spot and go to the left, he uses his feet and moves the ball around and maneuvers his defender until the look he wants is available.The left hand continues to surprise NU's opponents. I feel like if he gets anywhere near the basket, it's like 90% chance it'll go in, because by the time it leaves his hand, he's like three feet from the basket and not getting blocked.
I would say he is sneaky very good.I really love and enjoy watching his game as a role player and am looking forward to his future. Barnheiser and Martinelli could be a nasty big wing duo next year if Martinelli continues to develop at the same pace.
I would like to know what his reach isThe left hand continues to surprise NU's opponents. I feel like if he gets anywhere near the basket, it's like 90% chance it'll go in, because by the time it leaves his hand, he's like three feet from the basket and not getting blocked.
Yeah the confidence to take and make the open 3 when he gets it is a big shift from last year that is huge for his role in the offense IMO. Not just a niche 1v1 scorer anymore.That outside shot is looking better too!
I was going to say the exact same thing. Not smooth even the words "herky jerky". He is more of a Tasmanian Devil. Very unpredictable.I don’t find Nick smooth. I find him herky jerky. Some might say awkward looking in some of his moves. That’s what makes him so good and difficult to defend. Has a great motor and has always been unafraid out there. As mentioned, his defense can improve, but he makes up for it with an uncanny nose for the ball.
As I was reading the post just before his from PPD, I was thinking exactly the same thing! Mullins wasn't smooth handling the ball, he was all arms and legs going all over the place. of course, our Nick doesn't have that shooting stroke that Mullins had.Does anybody else see similarities between Nick's repertoire and Chris Mullins (st. johns) from like 40 years ago?? When I watch Martinelli play that's what I see in his game
Mullins was a great 3 point shooter so no.Does anybody else see similarities between Nick's repertoire and Chris Mullins (st. johns) from like 40 years ago?? When I watch Martinelli play that's what I see in his game
Does anybody else see similarities between Nick's repertoire and Chris Mullins (st. johns) from like 40 years ago?? When I watch Martinelli play that's what I see in his game
I thought your favorite player was Air Canada from that squad.Not at all. Chris Mullin was one of the purest shooters I’ve ever seen. He was my favorite player while growing up on Long Island. I’m a Martinelli fan…but I don’t see any similarities between the two.
Chris Mullin was a deadly outside shooter.Does anybody else see similarities between Nick's repertoire and Chris Mullins (st. johns) from like 40 years ago?? When I watch Martinelli play that's what I see in his game
Mullin was good enough to be on the original dream team.I think a good comparison is, unfortunately Coleman Hawkins (the basketball skills, not the whining). Not quite as big, but great around the rim, good in the open court as a big man, and the ability to shoot well enough from long range that you can’t leave him open. In two years he could be as good as Hawkins is now.
I don’t see the Mullin comparison at all, but Mullin was probably the best college shooter in the 1980s and a great pro, so the bar is high.
Another Strong Islander! I few up in Huntington and went to Chaminade HS. Went to NU and never went back (other than to visit family).Not at all. Chris Mullin was one of the purest shooters I’ve ever seen. He was my favorite player while growing up on Long Island. I’m a Martinelli fan…but I don’t see any similarities between the two.
Another Strong Islander! I few up in Huntington and went to Chaminade HS. Went to NU and never went back (other than to visit family).
I might be off base on this, but it seems to me that CC's recruiting is becoming similar to Wisconsin. Getting players that are very good HS players that are buying into a new era of NU Basketball. By the way, Julian Roper 1 point yesterday for TSISB. Just saying.The local Italian kid CC signed is another gamer in the mold of Martinelli and Barnhizer. If CC can keep getting these types of players while adding a couple key pieces each year in the portal, the program could really become something special. They have the arena and student body is finally getting engaged.
There were many of us who liked Martinelli last year - he showed what he could do and how valuable he would be. Wasn't really a question that he'd be good. So people can say he has improved defensively or with his footwork or whatever, but his offensive rebounding and knack for proficient scoring were fully evident last year. The stats didn't really support the criticism of his defense (in some corners).I don’t find Nick smooth. I find him herky jerky. Some might say awkward looking in some of his moves. That’s what makes him so good and difficult to defend. Has a great motor and has always been unafraid out there. As mentioned, his defense can improve, but he makes up for it with an uncanny nose for the ball.
He has clown feet on D but he tries really hard. Hopefully will improveIf he can get a little quicker with his feet defensively dude is going to demand big min. He’s very active on the boards. Has excellent touch around the rim. Has great offensive footwork. His defensive footwork has improved drastically compared to last year. He no longer crosses his legs. High motor and has that instinct to where he seems to be in the right spot for boards and lose balls. He also plays a lot better within the offense compared to last year. Defense still isn’t his strong suit but he’s not near the liability he was last year.
Just a false assessment.He has clown feet on D but he tries really hard. Hopefully will improve