Takes over in rout Martinelli closed with 23 points (10-19 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 3-5 FT), four rebounds, two assists and one block during Saturday's 84-64 win over DePaul. Impact Martinelli and the Wildcats have won three straight games against power-five opponents (Illinois, Georgia Tech and DePaul) as they round into form before a resumption of conference play. The 6-foot-7 junior's development has been a big piece of the Wildcats' success this season, with most of the team's offense running through Martinelli. Through 12 starts, Martinelli is averaging 20.6 points, 6.1 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 0.8 steals, as he has emerged as one of the top scorers in the Big 10.
DECEMBER 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE