PISCATAWAY, N.J. – The Rutgers males’s basketball crew has made their first addition to the 2024-25 roster through the switch portal official by including an achieved ahead.
The Scarlet Knights have signed graduate ahead Zach Martini who spent his earlier 4 years at Princeton. Standing at 6-foot-7 and 235 kilos, Martini brings a wealth of expertise to the Scarlet Knights.
Through the 2023-24 season, the Warren, N.J. native began in all 29 video games, averaging 8.4 factors per recreation, and rating fourth on the crew in scoring.
“We’re thrilled to formally welcome Zach Martini to The Knighthood,” head coach Steve Pikiell stated. “Zach is a participant that brings all of the issues we’re searching for within the switch portal along with his expertise, toughness, and the flexibility to shoot the basketball. Zach comes from an amazing household and his ties to Rutgers and love for New Jersey had been evident throughout the whole course of. He’s a confirmed winner, and I’m so excited that he has embraced being part of the distinctive alternative subsequent season supplies.”
Pikiell is most excited concerning the successful that Martini has carried out within the Ivy League and past. He was a part of a Princeton Tigers program that was 47-14 the final two seasons and had a magical run to the Candy 16 in 2023.
“One factor I take pleasure in is enjoying exhausting for 40 minutes and leaving all of it on the court docket,” Martini stated. “That features all of the intangibles of boxing out, taking prices, working the ground, and speaking. I’m excited to be a vocal chief alongside Jeremiah (Williams) and a number of the upperclassmen on this crew for this thrilling class. Oh, and I like to shoot threes. I am a assured shooter. I’ll shoot some threes.”
His outstanding three-point taking pictures capacity actually highlights his efficiency on the court docket. He related on 38.5 % of his three-point makes an attempt, rating him seventh among the many high shooters within the Ivy League. He made 60 three-pointers final season.
Martini took a number of visits to campus through the course of to go to Pikiell and campus and knew instantly that the Scarlet Knights had been his selection.
“I’m an area child and I reside 25 minutes away from Piscataway, however I’ve by no means seen how superb the observe facility was,” Martini stated. “I knew I wished to return again. I got here again the following week for my official go to. I had no different visits deliberate, and I didn’t take into consideration visiting another faculties. I knew after I stepped foot on campus and met the workers that this was the place I wished to be. It was a cool bonus to fulfill (Rutgers Soccer’s head) coach (Greg) Schiano too. That was superb. I’m an enormous Rutgers (College) soccer fan. To fulfill him and sit down with him was particular.”
Martini’s capacity to carry out beneath strain was showcased in a number of key video games, together with a career-high 23-point efficiency towards Penn the place he shot a formidable 7-for-9 in three-pointers. Martini scored in double-digits in ten video games final season for the Tigers.
Within the 2022-23 season, Martini appeared in 24 video games, showcasing his versatility, and scoring capacity. Martini’s performed important minutes in Princeton’s Candy 16 run in 2023 averaging 21 minutes per recreation within the event and scored seven factors within the opening spherical upset victory over No. 2 Arizona.
Off the court docket, Martini’s tutorial achievements and management qualities additional exhibit his dedication to excellence. He was acknowledged as an Educational All-Ivy League in 2024 and earned a spot on the NABC Honors Courtroom in 2023, showcasing his dedication each on and off the court docket. Martini is ready to hitch the Rutgers Enterprise College for his graduate research.
“I am unable to wait,” Martini stated. “Coach Pikiell stated I’m heading up there on June fifteenth, in order that date is marked on my calendar. I am unable to wait to get began with the fellows, meet the crew, and simply be on campus. It isn’t too removed from Princeton, so it is not too removed from residence. It’s going to be an incredible transition.”
Martini has particularly loved Rutgers Nation’s response to his reported signing the previous few weeks along with his household.
“It was some of the superb elements about this complete course of,” Martini stated. “The fan base and the assist from the fan base with out me even enjoying a recreation but, was second to none. These followers care about Rutgers basketball, and it makes me really feel like I’m part of one thing greater than simply the on-court product. I find it irresistible. I’ve seen some individuals making some martinis on X, some James Bond references, they by no means get stale coming from these Rutgers followers. It has been nice.”
PISCATAWAY, N.J. – The Rutgers males’s basketball crew has made their first addition to the 2024-25 roster through the switch portal official by including an achieved ahead.
The Scarlet Knights have signed graduate ahead Zach Martini who spent his earlier 4 years at Princeton. Standing at 6-foot-7 and 235 kilos, Martini brings a wealth of expertise to the Scarlet Knights.
Through the 2023-24 season, the Warren, N.J. native began in all 29 video games, averaging 8.4 factors per recreation, and rating fourth on the crew in scoring.
“We’re thrilled to formally welcome Zach Martini to The Knighthood,” head coach Steve Pikiell stated. “Zach is a participant that brings all of the issues we’re searching for within the switch portal along with his expertise, toughness, and the flexibility to shoot the basketball. Zach comes from an amazing household and his ties to Rutgers and love for New Jersey had been evident throughout the whole course of. He’s a confirmed winner, and I’m so excited that he has embraced being part of the distinctive alternative subsequent season supplies.”
Pikiell is most excited concerning the successful that Martini has carried out within the Ivy League and past. He was a part of a Princeton Tigers program that was 47-14 the final two seasons and had a magical run to the Candy 16 in 2023.
“One factor I take pleasure in is enjoying exhausting for 40 minutes and leaving all of it on the court docket,” Martini stated. “That features all of the intangibles of boxing out, taking prices, working the ground, and speaking. I’m excited to be a vocal chief alongside Jeremiah (Williams) and a number of the upperclassmen on this crew for this thrilling class. Oh, and I like to shoot threes. I am a assured shooter. I’ll shoot some threes.”
His outstanding three-point taking pictures capacity actually highlights his efficiency on the court docket. He related on 38.5 % of his three-point makes an attempt, rating him seventh among the many high shooters within the Ivy League. He made 60 three-pointers final season.
Martini took a number of visits to campus through the course of to go to Pikiell and campus and knew instantly that the Scarlet Knights had been his selection.
“I’m an area child and I reside 25 minutes away from Piscataway, however I’ve by no means seen how superb the observe facility was,” Martini stated. “I knew I wished to return again. I got here again the following week for my official go to. I had no different visits deliberate, and I didn’t take into consideration visiting another faculties. I knew after I stepped foot on campus and met the workers that this was the place I wished to be. It was a cool bonus to fulfill (Rutgers Soccer’s head) coach (Greg) Schiano too. That was superb. I’m an enormous Rutgers (College) soccer fan. To fulfill him and sit down with him was particular.”
Martini’s capacity to carry out beneath strain was showcased in a number of key video games, together with a career-high 23-point efficiency towards Penn the place he shot a formidable 7-for-9 in three-pointers. Martini scored in double-digits in ten video games final season for the Tigers.
Within the 2022-23 season, Martini appeared in 24 video games, showcasing his versatility, and scoring capacity. Martini’s performed important minutes in Princeton’s Candy 16 run in 2023 averaging 21 minutes per recreation within the event and scored seven factors within the opening spherical upset victory over No. 2 Arizona.
Off the court docket, Martini’s tutorial achievements and management qualities additional exhibit his dedication to excellence. He was acknowledged as an Educational All-Ivy League in 2024 and earned a spot on the NABC Honors Courtroom in 2023, showcasing his dedication each on and off the court docket. Martini is ready to hitch the Rutgers Enterprise College for his graduate research.
“I am unable to wait,” Martini stated. “Coach Pikiell stated I’m heading up there on June fifteenth, in order that date is marked on my calendar. I am unable to wait to get began with the fellows, meet the crew, and simply be on campus. It isn’t too removed from Princeton, so it is not too removed from residence. It’s going to be an incredible transition.”
Martini has particularly loved Rutgers Nation’s response to his reported signing the previous few weeks along with his household.
“It was some of the superb elements about this complete course of,” Martini stated. “The fan base and the assist from the fan base with out me even enjoying a recreation but, was second to none. These followers care about Rutgers basketball, and it makes me really feel like I’m part of one thing greater than simply the on-court product. I find it irresistible. I’ve seen some individuals making some martinis on X, some James Bond references, they by no means get stale coming from these Rutgers followers. It has been nice.”
PISCATAWAY, N.J. – The Rutgers males’s basketball crew has made their first addition to the 2024-25 roster through the switch portal official by including an achieved ahead.
The Scarlet Knights have signed graduate ahead Zach Martini who spent his earlier 4 years at Princeton. Standing at 6-foot-7 and 235 kilos, Martini brings a wealth of expertise to the Scarlet Knights.
Through the 2023-24 season, the Warren, N.J. native began in all 29 video games, averaging 8.4 factors per recreation, and rating fourth on the crew in scoring.
“We’re thrilled to formally welcome Zach Martini to The Knighthood,” head coach Steve Pikiell stated. “Zach is a participant that brings all of the issues we’re searching for within the switch portal along with his expertise, toughness, and the flexibility to shoot the basketball. Zach comes from an amazing household and his ties to Rutgers and love for New Jersey had been evident throughout the whole course of. He’s a confirmed winner, and I’m so excited that he has embraced being part of the distinctive alternative subsequent season supplies.”
Pikiell is most excited concerning the successful that Martini has carried out within the Ivy League and past. He was a part of a Princeton Tigers program that was 47-14 the final two seasons and had a magical run to the Candy 16 in 2023.
“One factor I take pleasure in is enjoying exhausting for 40 minutes and leaving all of it on the court docket,” Martini stated. “That features all of the intangibles of boxing out, taking prices, working the ground, and speaking. I’m excited to be a vocal chief alongside Jeremiah (Williams) and a number of the upperclassmen on this crew for this thrilling class. Oh, and I like to shoot threes. I am a assured shooter. I’ll shoot some threes.”
His outstanding three-point taking pictures capacity actually highlights his efficiency on the court docket. He related on 38.5 % of his three-point makes an attempt, rating him seventh among the many high shooters within the Ivy League. He made 60 three-pointers final season.
Martini took a number of visits to campus through the course of to go to Pikiell and campus and knew instantly that the Scarlet Knights had been his selection.
“I’m an area child and I reside 25 minutes away from Piscataway, however I’ve by no means seen how superb the observe facility was,” Martini stated. “I knew I wished to return again. I got here again the following week for my official go to. I had no different visits deliberate, and I didn’t take into consideration visiting another faculties. I knew after I stepped foot on campus and met the workers that this was the place I wished to be. It was a cool bonus to fulfill (Rutgers Soccer’s head) coach (Greg) Schiano too. That was superb. I’m an enormous Rutgers (College) soccer fan. To fulfill him and sit down with him was particular.”
Martini’s capacity to carry out beneath strain was showcased in a number of key video games, together with a career-high 23-point efficiency towards Penn the place he shot a formidable 7-for-9 in three-pointers. Martini scored in double-digits in ten video games final season for the Tigers.
Within the 2022-23 season, Martini appeared in 24 video games, showcasing his versatility, and scoring capacity. Martini’s performed important minutes in Princeton’s Candy 16 run in 2023 averaging 21 minutes per recreation within the event and scored seven factors within the opening spherical upset victory over No. 2 Arizona.
Off the court docket, Martini’s tutorial achievements and management qualities additional exhibit his dedication to excellence. He was acknowledged as an Educational All-Ivy League in 2024 and earned a spot on the NABC Honors Courtroom in 2023, showcasing his dedication each on and off the court docket. Martini is ready to hitch the Rutgers Enterprise College for his graduate research.
“I am unable to wait,” Martini stated. “Coach Pikiell stated I’m heading up there on June fifteenth, in order that date is marked on my calendar. I am unable to wait to get began with the fellows, meet the crew, and simply be on campus. It isn’t too removed from Princeton, so it is not too removed from residence. It’s going to be an incredible transition.”
Martini has particularly loved Rutgers Nation’s response to his reported signing the previous few weeks along with his household.
“It was some of the superb elements about this complete course of,” Martini stated. “The fan base and the assist from the fan base with out me even enjoying a recreation but, was second to none. These followers care about Rutgers basketball, and it makes me really feel like I’m part of one thing greater than simply the on-court product. I find it irresistible. I’ve seen some individuals making some martinis on X, some James Bond references, they by no means get stale coming from these Rutgers followers. It has been nice.”
PISCATAWAY, N.J. – The Rutgers males’s basketball crew has made their first addition to the 2024-25 roster through the switch portal official by including an achieved ahead.
The Scarlet Knights have signed graduate ahead Zach Martini who spent his earlier 4 years at Princeton. Standing at 6-foot-7 and 235 kilos, Martini brings a wealth of expertise to the Scarlet Knights.
Through the 2023-24 season, the Warren, N.J. native began in all 29 video games, averaging 8.4 factors per recreation, and rating fourth on the crew in scoring.
“We’re thrilled to formally welcome Zach Martini to The Knighthood,” head coach Steve Pikiell stated. “Zach is a participant that brings all of the issues we’re searching for within the switch portal along with his expertise, toughness, and the flexibility to shoot the basketball. Zach comes from an amazing household and his ties to Rutgers and love for New Jersey had been evident throughout the whole course of. He’s a confirmed winner, and I’m so excited that he has embraced being part of the distinctive alternative subsequent season supplies.”
Pikiell is most excited concerning the successful that Martini has carried out within the Ivy League and past. He was a part of a Princeton Tigers program that was 47-14 the final two seasons and had a magical run to the Candy 16 in 2023.
“One factor I take pleasure in is enjoying exhausting for 40 minutes and leaving all of it on the court docket,” Martini stated. “That features all of the intangibles of boxing out, taking prices, working the ground, and speaking. I’m excited to be a vocal chief alongside Jeremiah (Williams) and a number of the upperclassmen on this crew for this thrilling class. Oh, and I like to shoot threes. I am a assured shooter. I’ll shoot some threes.”
His outstanding three-point taking pictures capacity actually highlights his efficiency on the court docket. He related on 38.5 % of his three-point makes an attempt, rating him seventh among the many high shooters within the Ivy League. He made 60 three-pointers final season.
Martini took a number of visits to campus through the course of to go to Pikiell and campus and knew instantly that the Scarlet Knights had been his selection.
“I’m an area child and I reside 25 minutes away from Piscataway, however I’ve by no means seen how superb the observe facility was,” Martini stated. “I knew I wished to return again. I got here again the following week for my official go to. I had no different visits deliberate, and I didn’t take into consideration visiting another faculties. I knew after I stepped foot on campus and met the workers that this was the place I wished to be. It was a cool bonus to fulfill (Rutgers Soccer’s head) coach (Greg) Schiano too. That was superb. I’m an enormous Rutgers (College) soccer fan. To fulfill him and sit down with him was particular.”
Martini’s capacity to carry out beneath strain was showcased in a number of key video games, together with a career-high 23-point efficiency towards Penn the place he shot a formidable 7-for-9 in three-pointers. Martini scored in double-digits in ten video games final season for the Tigers.
Within the 2022-23 season, Martini appeared in 24 video games, showcasing his versatility, and scoring capacity. Martini’s performed important minutes in Princeton’s Candy 16 run in 2023 averaging 21 minutes per recreation within the event and scored seven factors within the opening spherical upset victory over No. 2 Arizona.
Off the court docket, Martini’s tutorial achievements and management qualities additional exhibit his dedication to excellence. He was acknowledged as an Educational All-Ivy League in 2024 and earned a spot on the NABC Honors Courtroom in 2023, showcasing his dedication each on and off the court docket. Martini is ready to hitch the Rutgers Enterprise College for his graduate research.
“I am unable to wait,” Martini stated. “Coach Pikiell stated I’m heading up there on June fifteenth, in order that date is marked on my calendar. I am unable to wait to get began with the fellows, meet the crew, and simply be on campus. It isn’t too removed from Princeton, so it is not too removed from residence. It’s going to be an incredible transition.”
Martini has particularly loved Rutgers Nation’s response to his reported signing the previous few weeks along with his household.
“It was some of the superb elements about this complete course of,” Martini stated. “The fan base and the assist from the fan base with out me even enjoying a recreation but, was second to none. These followers care about Rutgers basketball, and it makes me really feel like I’m part of one thing greater than simply the on-court product. I find it irresistible. I’ve seen some individuals making some martinis on X, some James Bond references, they by no means get stale coming from these Rutgers followers. It has been nice.”
PISCATAWAY, N.J. – The Rutgers males’s basketball crew has made their first addition to the 2024-25 roster through the switch portal official by including an achieved ahead.
The Scarlet Knights have signed graduate ahead Zach Martini who spent his earlier 4 years at Princeton. Standing at 6-foot-7 and 235 kilos, Martini brings a wealth of expertise to the Scarlet Knights.
Through the 2023-24 season, the Warren, N.J. native began in all 29 video games, averaging 8.4 factors per recreation, and rating fourth on the crew in scoring.
“We’re thrilled to formally welcome Zach Martini to The Knighthood,” head coach Steve Pikiell stated. “Zach is a participant that brings all of the issues we’re searching for within the switch portal along with his expertise, toughness, and the flexibility to shoot the basketball. Zach comes from an amazing household and his ties to Rutgers and love for New Jersey had been evident throughout the whole course of. He’s a confirmed winner, and I’m so excited that he has embraced being part of the distinctive alternative subsequent season supplies.”
Pikiell is most excited concerning the successful that Martini has carried out within the Ivy League and past. He was a part of a Princeton Tigers program that was 47-14 the final two seasons and had a magical run to the Candy 16 in 2023.
“One factor I take pleasure in is enjoying exhausting for 40 minutes and leaving all of it on the court docket,” Martini stated. “That features all of the intangibles of boxing out, taking prices, working the ground, and speaking. I’m excited to be a vocal chief alongside Jeremiah (Williams) and a number of the upperclassmen on this crew for this thrilling class. Oh, and I like to shoot threes. I am a assured shooter. I’ll shoot some threes.”
His outstanding three-point taking pictures capacity actually highlights his efficiency on the court docket. He related on 38.5 % of his three-point makes an attempt, rating him seventh among the many high shooters within the Ivy League. He made 60 three-pointers final season.
Martini took a number of visits to campus through the course of to go to Pikiell and campus and knew instantly that the Scarlet Knights had been his selection.
“I’m an area child and I reside 25 minutes away from Piscataway, however I’ve by no means seen how superb the observe facility was,” Martini stated. “I knew I wished to return again. I got here again the following week for my official go to. I had no different visits deliberate, and I didn’t take into consideration visiting another faculties. I knew after I stepped foot on campus and met the workers that this was the place I wished to be. It was a cool bonus to fulfill (Rutgers Soccer’s head) coach (Greg) Schiano too. That was superb. I’m an enormous Rutgers (College) soccer fan. To fulfill him and sit down with him was particular.”
Martini’s capacity to carry out beneath strain was showcased in a number of key video games, together with a career-high 23-point efficiency towards Penn the place he shot a formidable 7-for-9 in three-pointers. Martini scored in double-digits in ten video games final season for the Tigers.
Within the 2022-23 season, Martini appeared in 24 video games, showcasing his versatility, and scoring capacity. Martini’s performed important minutes in Princeton’s Candy 16 run in 2023 averaging 21 minutes per recreation within the event and scored seven factors within the opening spherical upset victory over No. 2 Arizona.
Off the court docket, Martini’s tutorial achievements and management qualities additional exhibit his dedication to excellence. He was acknowledged as an Educational All-Ivy League in 2024 and earned a spot on the NABC Honors Courtroom in 2023, showcasing his dedication each on and off the court docket. Martini is ready to hitch the Rutgers Enterprise College for his graduate research.
“I am unable to wait,” Martini stated. “Coach Pikiell stated I’m heading up there on June fifteenth, in order that date is marked on my calendar. I am unable to wait to get began with the fellows, meet the crew, and simply be on campus. It isn’t too removed from Princeton, so it is not too removed from residence. It’s going to be an incredible transition.”
Martini has particularly loved Rutgers Nation’s response to his reported signing the previous few weeks along with his household.
“It was some of the superb elements about this complete course of,” Martini stated. “The fan base and the assist from the fan base with out me even enjoying a recreation but, was second to none. These followers care about Rutgers basketball, and it makes me really feel like I’m part of one thing greater than simply the on-court product. I find it irresistible. I’ve seen some individuals making some martinis on X, some James Bond references, they by no means get stale coming from these Rutgers followers. It has been nice.”
PISCATAWAY, N.J. – The Rutgers males’s basketball crew has made their first addition to the 2024-25 roster through the switch portal official by including an achieved ahead.
The Scarlet Knights have signed graduate ahead Zach Martini who spent his earlier 4 years at Princeton. Standing at 6-foot-7 and 235 kilos, Martini brings a wealth of expertise to the Scarlet Knights.
Through the 2023-24 season, the Warren, N.J. native began in all 29 video games, averaging 8.4 factors per recreation, and rating fourth on the crew in scoring.
“We’re thrilled to formally welcome Zach Martini to The Knighthood,” head coach Steve Pikiell stated. “Zach is a participant that brings all of the issues we’re searching for within the switch portal along with his expertise, toughness, and the flexibility to shoot the basketball. Zach comes from an amazing household and his ties to Rutgers and love for New Jersey had been evident throughout the whole course of. He’s a confirmed winner, and I’m so excited that he has embraced being part of the distinctive alternative subsequent season supplies.”
Pikiell is most excited concerning the successful that Martini has carried out within the Ivy League and past. He was a part of a Princeton Tigers program that was 47-14 the final two seasons and had a magical run to the Candy 16 in 2023.
“One factor I take pleasure in is enjoying exhausting for 40 minutes and leaving all of it on the court docket,” Martini stated. “That features all of the intangibles of boxing out, taking prices, working the ground, and speaking. I’m excited to be a vocal chief alongside Jeremiah (Williams) and a number of the upperclassmen on this crew for this thrilling class. Oh, and I like to shoot threes. I am a assured shooter. I’ll shoot some threes.”
His outstanding three-point taking pictures capacity actually highlights his efficiency on the court docket. He related on 38.5 % of his three-point makes an attempt, rating him seventh among the many high shooters within the Ivy League. He made 60 three-pointers final season.
Martini took a number of visits to campus through the course of to go to Pikiell and campus and knew instantly that the Scarlet Knights had been his selection.
“I’m an area child and I reside 25 minutes away from Piscataway, however I’ve by no means seen how superb the observe facility was,” Martini stated. “I knew I wished to return again. I got here again the following week for my official go to. I had no different visits deliberate, and I didn’t take into consideration visiting another faculties. I knew after I stepped foot on campus and met the workers that this was the place I wished to be. It was a cool bonus to fulfill (Rutgers Soccer’s head) coach (Greg) Schiano too. That was superb. I’m an enormous Rutgers (College) soccer fan. To fulfill him and sit down with him was particular.”
Martini’s capacity to carry out beneath strain was showcased in a number of key video games, together with a career-high 23-point efficiency towards Penn the place he shot a formidable 7-for-9 in three-pointers. Martini scored in double-digits in ten video games final season for the Tigers.
Within the 2022-23 season, Martini appeared in 24 video games, showcasing his versatility, and scoring capacity. Martini’s performed important minutes in Princeton’s Candy 16 run in 2023 averaging 21 minutes per recreation within the event and scored seven factors within the opening spherical upset victory over No. 2 Arizona.
Off the court docket, Martini’s tutorial achievements and management qualities additional exhibit his dedication to excellence. He was acknowledged as an Educational All-Ivy League in 2024 and earned a spot on the NABC Honors Courtroom in 2023, showcasing his dedication each on and off the court docket. Martini is ready to hitch the Rutgers Enterprise College for his graduate research.
“I am unable to wait,” Martini stated. “Coach Pikiell stated I’m heading up there on June fifteenth, in order that date is marked on my calendar. I am unable to wait to get began with the fellows, meet the crew, and simply be on campus. It isn’t too removed from Princeton, so it is not too removed from residence. It’s going to be an incredible transition.”
Martini has particularly loved Rutgers Nation’s response to his reported signing the previous few weeks along with his household.
“It was some of the superb elements about this complete course of,” Martini stated. “The fan base and the assist from the fan base with out me even enjoying a recreation but, was second to none. These followers care about Rutgers basketball, and it makes me really feel like I’m part of one thing greater than simply the on-court product. I find it irresistible. I’ve seen some individuals making some martinis on X, some James Bond references, they by no means get stale coming from these Rutgers followers. It has been nice.”
PISCATAWAY, N.J. – The Rutgers males’s basketball crew has made their first addition to the 2024-25 roster through the switch portal official by including an achieved ahead.
The Scarlet Knights have signed graduate ahead Zach Martini who spent his earlier 4 years at Princeton. Standing at 6-foot-7 and 235 kilos, Martini brings a wealth of expertise to the Scarlet Knights.
Through the 2023-24 season, the Warren, N.J. native began in all 29 video games, averaging 8.4 factors per recreation, and rating fourth on the crew in scoring.
“We’re thrilled to formally welcome Zach Martini to The Knighthood,” head coach Steve Pikiell stated. “Zach is a participant that brings all of the issues we’re searching for within the switch portal along with his expertise, toughness, and the flexibility to shoot the basketball. Zach comes from an amazing household and his ties to Rutgers and love for New Jersey had been evident throughout the whole course of. He’s a confirmed winner, and I’m so excited that he has embraced being part of the distinctive alternative subsequent season supplies.”
Pikiell is most excited concerning the successful that Martini has carried out within the Ivy League and past. He was a part of a Princeton Tigers program that was 47-14 the final two seasons and had a magical run to the Candy 16 in 2023.
“One factor I take pleasure in is enjoying exhausting for 40 minutes and leaving all of it on the court docket,” Martini stated. “That features all of the intangibles of boxing out, taking prices, working the ground, and speaking. I’m excited to be a vocal chief alongside Jeremiah (Williams) and a number of the upperclassmen on this crew for this thrilling class. Oh, and I like to shoot threes. I am a assured shooter. I’ll shoot some threes.”
His outstanding three-point taking pictures capacity actually highlights his efficiency on the court docket. He related on 38.5 % of his three-point makes an attempt, rating him seventh among the many high shooters within the Ivy League. He made 60 three-pointers final season.
Martini took a number of visits to campus through the course of to go to Pikiell and campus and knew instantly that the Scarlet Knights had been his selection.
“I’m an area child and I reside 25 minutes away from Piscataway, however I’ve by no means seen how superb the observe facility was,” Martini stated. “I knew I wished to return again. I got here again the following week for my official go to. I had no different visits deliberate, and I didn’t take into consideration visiting another faculties. I knew after I stepped foot on campus and met the workers that this was the place I wished to be. It was a cool bonus to fulfill (Rutgers Soccer’s head) coach (Greg) Schiano too. That was superb. I’m an enormous Rutgers (College) soccer fan. To fulfill him and sit down with him was particular.”
Martini’s capacity to carry out beneath strain was showcased in a number of key video games, together with a career-high 23-point efficiency towards Penn the place he shot a formidable 7-for-9 in three-pointers. Martini scored in double-digits in ten video games final season for the Tigers.
Within the 2022-23 season, Martini appeared in 24 video games, showcasing his versatility, and scoring capacity. Martini’s performed important minutes in Princeton’s Candy 16 run in 2023 averaging 21 minutes per recreation within the event and scored seven factors within the opening spherical upset victory over No. 2 Arizona.
Off the court docket, Martini’s tutorial achievements and management qualities additional exhibit his dedication to excellence. He was acknowledged as an Educational All-Ivy League in 2024 and earned a spot on the NABC Honors Courtroom in 2023, showcasing his dedication each on and off the court docket. Martini is ready to hitch the Rutgers Enterprise College for his graduate research.
“I am unable to wait,” Martini stated. “Coach Pikiell stated I’m heading up there on June fifteenth, in order that date is marked on my calendar. I am unable to wait to get began with the fellows, meet the crew, and simply be on campus. It isn’t too removed from Princeton, so it is not too removed from residence. It’s going to be an incredible transition.”
Martini has particularly loved Rutgers Nation’s response to his reported signing the previous few weeks along with his household.
“It was some of the superb elements about this complete course of,” Martini stated. “The fan base and the assist from the fan base with out me even enjoying a recreation but, was second to none. These followers care about Rutgers basketball, and it makes me really feel like I’m part of one thing greater than simply the on-court product. I find it irresistible. I’ve seen some individuals making some martinis on X, some James Bond references, they by no means get stale coming from these Rutgers followers. It has been nice.”
PISCATAWAY, N.J. – The Rutgers males’s basketball crew has made their first addition to the 2024-25 roster through the switch portal official by including an achieved ahead.
The Scarlet Knights have signed graduate ahead Zach Martini who spent his earlier 4 years at Princeton. Standing at 6-foot-7 and 235 kilos, Martini brings a wealth of expertise to the Scarlet Knights.
Through the 2023-24 season, the Warren, N.J. native began in all 29 video games, averaging 8.4 factors per recreation, and rating fourth on the crew in scoring.
“We’re thrilled to formally welcome Zach Martini to The Knighthood,” head coach Steve Pikiell stated. “Zach is a participant that brings all of the issues we’re searching for within the switch portal along with his expertise, toughness, and the flexibility to shoot the basketball. Zach comes from an amazing household and his ties to Rutgers and love for New Jersey had been evident throughout the whole course of. He’s a confirmed winner, and I’m so excited that he has embraced being part of the distinctive alternative subsequent season supplies.”
Pikiell is most excited concerning the successful that Martini has carried out within the Ivy League and past. He was a part of a Princeton Tigers program that was 47-14 the final two seasons and had a magical run to the Candy 16 in 2023.
“One factor I take pleasure in is enjoying exhausting for 40 minutes and leaving all of it on the court docket,” Martini stated. “That features all of the intangibles of boxing out, taking prices, working the ground, and speaking. I’m excited to be a vocal chief alongside Jeremiah (Williams) and a number of the upperclassmen on this crew for this thrilling class. Oh, and I like to shoot threes. I am a assured shooter. I’ll shoot some threes.”
His outstanding three-point taking pictures capacity actually highlights his efficiency on the court docket. He related on 38.5 % of his three-point makes an attempt, rating him seventh among the many high shooters within the Ivy League. He made 60 three-pointers final season.
Martini took a number of visits to campus through the course of to go to Pikiell and campus and knew instantly that the Scarlet Knights had been his selection.
“I’m an area child and I reside 25 minutes away from Piscataway, however I’ve by no means seen how superb the observe facility was,” Martini stated. “I knew I wished to return again. I got here again the following week for my official go to. I had no different visits deliberate, and I didn’t take into consideration visiting another faculties. I knew after I stepped foot on campus and met the workers that this was the place I wished to be. It was a cool bonus to fulfill (Rutgers Soccer’s head) coach (Greg) Schiano too. That was superb. I’m an enormous Rutgers (College) soccer fan. To fulfill him and sit down with him was particular.”
Martini’s capacity to carry out beneath strain was showcased in a number of key video games, together with a career-high 23-point efficiency towards Penn the place he shot a formidable 7-for-9 in three-pointers. Martini scored in double-digits in ten video games final season for the Tigers.
Within the 2022-23 season, Martini appeared in 24 video games, showcasing his versatility, and scoring capacity. Martini’s performed important minutes in Princeton’s Candy 16 run in 2023 averaging 21 minutes per recreation within the event and scored seven factors within the opening spherical upset victory over No. 2 Arizona.
Off the court docket, Martini’s tutorial achievements and management qualities additional exhibit his dedication to excellence. He was acknowledged as an Educational All-Ivy League in 2024 and earned a spot on the NABC Honors Courtroom in 2023, showcasing his dedication each on and off the court docket. Martini is ready to hitch the Rutgers Enterprise College for his graduate research.
“I am unable to wait,” Martini stated. “Coach Pikiell stated I’m heading up there on June fifteenth, in order that date is marked on my calendar. I am unable to wait to get began with the fellows, meet the crew, and simply be on campus. It isn’t too removed from Princeton, so it is not too removed from residence. It’s going to be an incredible transition.”
Martini has particularly loved Rutgers Nation’s response to his reported signing the previous few weeks along with his household.
“It was some of the superb elements about this complete course of,” Martini stated. “The fan base and the assist from the fan base with out me even enjoying a recreation but, was second to none. These followers care about Rutgers basketball, and it makes me really feel like I’m part of one thing greater than simply the on-court product. I find it irresistible. I’ve seen some individuals making some martinis on X, some James Bond references, they by no means get stale coming from these Rutgers followers. It has been nice.”