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99 Zach Martini

99 Zach Martini

  • Position:
    Forward / Center
  • Height:
    6-8
  • Weight:
    240
  • Class:
    Graduate Student
  • Hometown:
    Warren, N.J.
  • Highschool:
    Gill St. Bernard's

Summary

Biography

Zach Martini, a Warren, New Jersey native, is excited to return home and represent Rutgers in his final year of eligibility. Known for his toughness, leadership, and versatility, Zach brings a winning mentality from his successful tenure at Princeton, including a memorable run to the Sweet 16. His remarkable three-point shooting and scoring ability will add depth to Rutgers' offensive arsenal. He joins Jeremiah Williams as a team captain this season.
 
2024-25 Season (At Rutgers):
  • Seen action in 30 games, making eight starts, averaging 4.1 points in 17.4 minutes per game, shooting 36.3 percent from 3-point range
  • Scored 18 points against Monmouth (Nov. 15), making four three-pointers and shooting 7-of-10 from the field 
  • Posted 11 points in win at Nebraska (Jan. 16)
  • Scored 10 points at Maryland (Feb. 9)
  • Had 9 points against Purdue (March 4)
At Princeton
  • Played in 69 games (31 starts), averaging 5.4 points in 19.4 minutes per game 
  • Twice named to NABC Honors Court and selected for Academic All-Ivy League 
Senior Season Highlights:
  • Started all 29 games, averaging 8.4 points per game, ranking fourth on the team.
  • Scored a career-high 23 points on 8-for-10 shooting, including 7-for-9 from three, in a victory over Penn at the Palestra.
  • Had standout performances in the NIT, including 17 points against UNLV and 15 points with five three-pointers in a home win over Penn.
  • Played a key role in Princeton’s NCAA tournament run, contributing seven points and seven rebounds in the Round of 64 victory against Arizona.
  • Helped lead Princeton to the Sweet 16, showcasing his ability to perform in high-stakes situations.
High School:
  • Attended Gill St. Bernard's High School in Gladstone, New Jersey, where he led the team to the Somerset County Championship in 2019.
  • Recognized as a two-time All-Conference First Team selection and surpassed 1,000 points and 1,000 rebounds during his high school career.
Personal:
  • Zach is an honor roll student and takes pride in helping others on and off the court.
  • He enjoys watching thriller movies, doing crossword puzzles, reading books, and has even written his own, “Finding The Uncanny Within the Dreamlike Characters of David Lynch Films.”
  • Zach grew up as a New Jersey Nets fan and his favorite player was Zach Randolph, who shares the same nickname as him, “Z-Bo.”
  • Zach is a big fan of the New York Jets.
Coach Pikiell’s Remarks:
  • “We are thrilled to officially welcome Zach Martini to The Knighthood. Zach is a player that brings all the things we are looking for in the transfer portal with his experience, toughness, and the ability to shoot the basketball. Zach comes from a tremendous family and his ties to Rutgers and love for New Jersey were evident during the entire process. He is a proven winner, and I am so excited that he has embraced being a part of the unique opportunity next season provides.”
Player’s Remarks:
  • “We've got some high goals. Our group chat name is 2025 Big Ten champs and we believe that. We’re working towards that every day and we had a team meeting on Monday just to set the expectations for the year and we’re going to attack those goals and we ran in the ‘Tunnel to Towers’ the other day. Running through the fire is one thing that we want to embrace.”
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