Niccolo Moretti scores 19 as Florida Atlantic downs Indiana State 97-64 in season opener
Niccolo Moretti scored 19 points off of the bench to help lead the Florida Atlantic Owls past the Indiana State Sycamores 97-64NOVEMBER 5 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
NICCOLO MORETTI #25 - GUARD - FLORIDA ATLANTIC OWLS
12.8 PPG •
2.2 RPG •
5.0 APG
12.8 PPG
2.2 RPG
5.0 APG
Commits to FAU Moretti is transferring to FAU, he announced on his personal X Account.
Impact Moretti logged his freshman season with Illinois, though he had a minimal role as they won the Big 10 Tournament and made a run to the Elite 8 in the NCAA Tournament. The 6-foot-1 guard averaged 1.5 points, 0.8 rebounds and 0.6 assists on 5.8 minutes per game this past season and will look for a fresh start with the Owls with three years of eligibility remaining.
MAY 21 • ROTOWIRE
Involved in win Moretti ended with nine points (2-3 FG, 2-2 3Pt, 3-4 FT), two rebounds and one assist over 17 minutes during Saturday's 95-85 victory over Iowa.
Impact Moretti cashed in on 2-of-2 attempts from beyond the arc, closing with nine points, two rebounds and one assist during Saturday's win over the Hawkeyes. The 6-foot-1 freshman has seen action in just nine games this season due to a long-term leg injury, averaging 2.6 points, 1.3 rebounds and 1.1 assists on 8.1 minutes per game. Moretti will look to make the most of his partially lost season down the stretch for the Fighting Illini.
FEBRUARY 26 • ROTOWIRE
Good to go Saturday Moretti (leg) will return Saturday against Maryland, Scott Richey of The Champaign News-Gazette reports.
Impact Moretti had missed Illinois' last 10 games with a leg injury. The Italian-born point guard is averaging four points over 12.7 minutes in three contests so far in his freshman campaign.
JANUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE
Out Thursday Moretti (leg) is out for Thursday's game against Michigan State.
Impact Moretti will miss yet another contest for the Illini, with Thursday marking his tenth consecutive missed game. The freshman guard has played in just three games this season while dealing with a lingering leg injury, averaging four pooints, 2.3 rebounds and 2.7 assists. Moretti's next opportunity to return will come against Maryland on Sunday.
JANUARY 11 • ROTOWIRE
Game-time decision Thursday Moretti (leg) is a game-time decision for Illinois' game Thursday against Michigan State, according to Joey Wagner of 247Sports.com.
Impact Moretti is participating in Illinois' team practices again. He will meet with a doctor Wednesday night or Thursday. What his doc says will determine Moretti's impending availability, which the Big Ten Conference is expected to release with its injury report Thursday.
JANUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE
Won't play Friday Moretti (leg) is out for Friday's game against Farleigh-Dickinson, Scott Richey of The Champaign News-Gazette reports.
Impact Moretti will miss his seventh straight game Saturday due to a leg injury. His next chance to suit up is Tuesday's matchup with Northwestern.
DECEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Remains out Moretti (leg) won't play in Friday's game versus Missouri, Scott Richey of The Champaign News-Gazette reports.
Impact Moretti's absence streak will extend to six games Friday due to a leg injury. His next chance to suit up is against Farleigh-Dickinson on Dec. 29.
DECEMBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Remains out Illinois coach Brad Underwood said Friday that Moretti (leg) is progressing in his recovery but won't play in Saturday's game versus Tennessee, Joey Wagner of 247Sports.com reports...
Impact Moretti's absence streak will extend to four games Saturday. His next chance to suit up is against Colgate on Dec. 17.
DECEMBER 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Good Morning, Illini Nation: 2023-24 Player profile - Niccolo Moretti Welcome to “Good Morning, Illini Nation,” your daily dose of college basketball news from Illini beat writer and AP Top 25 voter Scott Riche...
JUNE 6, 2023 • NEWS-GAZETTE.COM
