2026 NBA Draft: Northwestern star Nick Martinelli heads to Los Angeles

Men’s Basketball: Nick Martinelli selected by Los Angeles Clippers in NBA Draft second round

Nick Martinelli was selected by the Los Angeles Clippers as the 55th pick in the NBA Draft’s second round on Wednesday. After four years at Northwestern, Martinelli is headed out West to continue his basketball career on the biggest stage. The 55th pick, which originally belonged to the New York Knicks, is being routed to...

NBA draft: Los Angeles Clippers pick Northwestern’s Nick Martinelli at No. 55

Nick Martinelli was a two-time All-Big Ten second-team selection and a two-time Big Ten scoring champion in his three years with Northwestern.

Clippers trade up to No. 55 to draft Nick Martinelli

Clippers trade up to No. 55 to draft Nick Martinelli

2026 NBA Draft: Northwestern star Nick Martinelli heads to Los Angeles

Northwestern basketball has now had a player selected in consecutive NBA Drafts. Nick Martinelli was selected in the 2026 NBA Draft.

NU's Martinelli goes in NBA draft

Chosen by LA Clippers in 2nd round.

Nick Martinelli selected by Los Angeles Clippers in second round of NBA Draft

Nick Martinelli was drafted 55th overall by the Clippers, making him the second Wildcat picked in the last two years after a 25-year drought.