BIO: Nick Marshall was born in Adelaide (SA) where he attended King’s Baptist Grammar School.
Nick Marshall made his NBL debut with the Adelaide 36ers at 22 years of age. He went scoreless in his first NBL game.
After struggling through NBL22 due to an inability to build a cohesive core and significant injuries to their frontcourt, head coach CJ Bruton looked forward to a fresh start with a full offseason of preparation.
The core group of Mitch McCarron (captain), Anthony Drmic, Daniel Johnson, Sunday Dech, Hyrum Harris, and Kai Sotto all returned, with Adelaide also making key off-season additions. They signed proven NBL imports Antonius Cleveland (via Illawarra) and Robert Franks (via Brisbane) to multi-year deals and added G-League standout Craig Randall II (Long Island Nets) for some offensive firepower.
Their season began on a high note with a historic preseason win over the NBA’s Phoenix Suns (Adelaide became the first international team to beat an NBA team since Fenerbahce defeated the Brooklyn Nets in 2015) and followed it up with a strong showing against the Oklahoma City Thunder a few days later.
However, things quickly took a turn.
Adelaide returned to Australia with expectations as championship contenders, but they struggled to a 3-4 start in the first month of the season.
During this time, Craig Randall II (20.3 points, 3.2 rebounds, and 1.0 steals), the team’s top scorer at the time, had several on-court disputes with head coach Bruton, which ultimately led to his release after just six games.
Imports Franks (17.7 points, 6.5 rebounds, and 2.3 assists) and Cleveland (15.8 points, 5.3 rebounds, 2.8 assists, and 1.9 steals) stepped up to fill the scoring void, while Johnson (11.1 points, 5.3 rebounds, and 2.1 assists) posted his lowest scoring output in nearly a decade. Adelaide lost six of their final eight games and missed out on even qualifying for the Play-In Tournament.
McCarron (7.8 points, 5.0 rebounds, 3.8 assists, and 1.6 steals) and Drmic (10.3 points, 3.4 rebounds, 1.5 assists, and 1.0 steals) had strong showings, while NBL Next Star Kai Sotto (6.8 points and 4.5 rebounds) showed flashes of his potential.
Midway through the season, Adelaide (6-8) signed former Sydney King Ian Clark (12.2 points, 2.5 rebounds, and 3.1 assists) in hopes of making a push for the playoffs. Although Adelaide was competing for one of the last playoff spots with Melbourne, Perth, and South East Melbourne, they ultimately fell short, winning only two of their last eight games.
While the preseason win over the Phoenix Suns generated much excitement, it may have set unrealistic expectations for the 36ers, who finished the regular season in eighth place with a 13-18 record.
Nick Marshall, as a development player, appeared in 15 games for the 36ers, averaging 4.5 points, 1.2 rebounds, and 0.7 assists. He recorded a career-high 15 points against the South East Melbourne Phoenix and showed solid improvement throughout the season.
2023/24
Marshall secured a two-year contract with Adelaide, moving from a development player to a full-time roster spot ahead of the 2023 season. Coach CJ Bruton expressed high hopes for Marshall’s continued growth.
“I see Nick Marshall as a key part of the future for the Adelaide 36ers. From being a development player to earning starts in the NBL, and even being on the main roster at times last season,” Bruton stated.
“Nick has shown great work ethic and consistently improves his game. The more time he puts in, the better he becomes, and I believe we’ll continue to see that.”
After a second consecutive underwhelming season under Bruton, Adelaide underwent significant roster changes. Despite Robert Franks and Antonius Cleveland being under contract for another season, both players were allowed to leave for overseas opportunities.
In addition, Anthony Drmic (to Tasmania), Ian Clark (to Melbourne), and Kai Sotto (to Japan) also departed the club. However, the most notable departure for long-time fans was the decision not to re-sign Daniel Johnson after 13 seasons with the 36ers.
To address these gaps, Adelaide brought back former players Jason Cadee (via Brisbane), Isaac Humphries (via Melbourne), and import Jacob Wiley to provide leadership. New additions to the squad included Next Stars program participant Trentyn Flowers, AFL-to-NBL convert Alex Starling, and imports Trey Kell (via South East Melbourne) and Jamaal Franklin.
Franklin’s stint with the team was short-lived, as he was released during the NBL Blitz tournament. Much like the previous season, Adelaide started slowly, posting a 1-4 record before signing DJ Vasiljevic, who had recently parted ways with Sydney and briefly signed with the Washington Wizards before being released just prior to the NBL season.
Vasiljevic (19.7 points, 4.3 rebounds, and 3.2 assists) brought much-needed offensive firepower, but a crushing defeat to Tasmania (where Adelaide shot only 29 percent from the field and 2-11 from three-point range) led to Bruton’s dismissal. The 36ers, sitting at the bottom of the ladder with a 4-9 record, appointed assistant coach Scott Ninnis to replace Bruton. Ninnis managed to inspire a turnaround, including an impressive 5-1 run in January that put Adelaide back into playoff contention.
Despite improvements, Adelaide struggled with consistency. They finished the season as the second-best rebounding team in the league, averaging 43.5 rebounds per game, but their poor shooting from behind the arc (29.9 percent) was the worst in the competition.
Kell (17.1 points, 5.3 rebounds, 3.6 assists, and 1.1 steals) and Humphries (15.3 points, 6.7 rebounds, and 1.3 blocks) both enjoyed career-best seasons, with Wiley (10.5 points, 7.2 rebounds, and 2.1 assists) leading the team in rebounding.
Ultimately, the 36ers missed the Play-In Tournament by a narrow margin, finishing with a 12-16 record. Marshall averaged 3.6 points, 1.6 rebounds, and 1.5 assists across 24 games, contributing in key moments as he continued to develop into a reliable player for the team.
2024/25
A major off-season overhaul saw Adelaide part ways with multiple core contributors. Former captain Mitch McCarron (to New Zealand), rising star Trentyn Flowers (drafted into the NBA), import Jacob Wiley (to Spain), and rotation bigs Tohi Smith-Milner (to Brisbane), Kyrin Galloway (to Cairns), Trey Kell III (to Illawarra), and Akech Aliir (to Melbourne) all departed ahead of the 2024/25 campaign.
In response, the 36ers swiftly locked in key returnees. Dejan Vasiljevic re-signed on a three-year deal and was elevated to team captain, while Isaac Humphries also committed to a fresh three-year contract. Developmental locals Fiston Ipassou and Keanu Rasmussen were retained on one-year deals, and South Australian swingman Jacob Rigoni extended his stay on a two-year contract with a club option.
To replenish the roster, Adelaide recruited heavily. Import guard Kendric Davis was signed to a one-year deal following a standout G League stint and was installed as the team’s lead playmaker. Joining him were forward Lat Mayen (via Cairns), 21-year-old Ben Griscti (from UC Riverside), and NBL1 standout Patrick D’Arcy. Former Sydney Kings big man Jarell Martin was also signed but an early injury sidelined him for the opening stretch. To cover Martin’s absence, the club pulled off one of the biggest signings in league history by securing former NBA Sixth Man of the Year Montrezl Harrell.
Nick Marshall (4.8 points, 2.5 rebounds, and 1.3 assists across 21 games) returned for his third season in Adelaide’s system and featured as a bench contributor across the campaign. He played a key depth role on the wing and provided bursts of energy and athleticism. Marshall’s best performance of the season came on December 6 against Brisbane, where he scored 13 points on 6-of-13 shooting while adding 6 rebounds, 2 assists, and 1 steal in just over six minutes of action. Earlier in the year, he registered 10 points (3-4 FG, 2-2 3PT), 4 rebounds, 1 assist, and 1 steal in a 94–102 loss to Sydney on September 22. His third-best outing came against Melbourne United on October 13, where he contributed 8 points, 3 rebounds, and 2 steals over 19 minutes. These flashes demonstrated his capacity to impact games when given opportunity.
Adelaide’s season began with inconsistency, opening 0–2 before sparking a turnaround with five wins in six games. However, a mid-season slump saw the 36ers lose seven of eight, including a three-game stretch without suspended stars Harrell and Davis. January delivered a resurgence, as Adelaide won six of eight and climbed back into playoff contention. They closed the regular season 13–15 and qualified for the play-in tournament as the 6th seed via tiebreaker.
In the play-in, Adelaide stunned Sydney 95–88 behind 25 points from Vasiljevic and a near triple-double from Harrell. The season ended three nights later with a 75–85 loss to South East Melbourne Phoenix. While Marshall did not feature prominently in the postseason, his contributions throughout the regular season gave coach Mike Wells added flexibility on the wing. The season reaffirmed Marshall’s potential as a role player capable of stepping up in bursts, with his athleticism and improved shooting providing glimpses of further upside.
Nick Marshall currently plays for the Tasmania JackJumpers and has played 112 games in his NBL career. He has averaged 5.7 points, 2.6 rebounds, and 1.3 assists since entering the league in 2021.
CURRENT CONTRACT:
Tasmania JackJumpers – 2 Year Deal (2025-27)
| SEASON | AGE | TEAM | TEAM RECORD | GP | MINS | PTS | REB | AST | OR | DR | STL | BLK | TO | PF | FGM | FGA | FG% | 3PM | 3PA | 3P% | FTM | FTA | FT% | TS% | EFG% | HS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 26 | Tasmania | 14-19 (6) | 34 | 331.3 | 353 | 178 | 69 | 124 | 54 | 23 | 9 | 53 | 82 | 131 | 245 | 53% | 43 | 101 | 43% | 48 | 62 | 77% | 64% | 62% | 31 |
| 2024-25 | 25 | Adelaide | 13-16 (6) | 21 | 281.0 | 101 | 52 | 28 | 40 | 12 | 8 | 3 | 13 | 44 | 36 | 84 | 43% | 15 | 37 | 41% | 14 | 19 | 74% | 54% | 52% | 13 |
| 2023-24 | 24 | Adelaide | 12-16 (9) | 24 | 296.0 | 86 | 38 | 37 | 15 | 23 | 12 | 3 | 18 | 35 | 33 | 82 | 40% | 7 | 28 | 25% | 13 | 20 | 65% | 47% | 45% | 12 |
| 2022-23 | 23 | Adelaide | 13-15 (8) | 15 | 166.9 | 68 | 18 | 10 | 5 | 13 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 14 | 27 | 56 | 48% | 8 | 24 | 33% | 6 | 8 | 75% | 57% | 55% | 15 |
| 2021-22 | 22 | Adelaide | 10-18 (7) | 18 | 88.6 | 34 | 10 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 9 | 13 | 34 | 38% | 3 | 10 | 30% | 5 | 6 | 83% | 46% | 43% | 7 | Totals | 112 | 1164 | 642 | 296 | 148 | 187 | 109 | 46 | 18 | 98 | 184 | 240 | 501 | 47.9% | 76 | 200 | 38.0% | 86 | 115 | 74.8% | 58% | 55% | 15 |
| SEASON | AGE | TEAM | TEAM RECORD | GP | MINS | PTS | REB | AST | OR | DR | STL | BLK | TO | PF | FGM | FGA | FG% | 3PM | 3PA | 3P% | FTM | FTA | FT% | TS% | EFG% | HS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 26 | Tasmania | 14-19 (6) | 34 | 9.7 | 10.4 | 5.2 | 2.0 | 3.6 | 1.6 | 0.7 | 0.3 | 1.6 | 2.4 | 3.9 | 7.2 | 53% | 1.3 | 3.0 | 43% | 1.4 | 1.8 | 77% | 64% | 62% | 31 |
| 2024-25 | 25 | Adelaide | 13-16 (6) | 21 | 13.4 | 4.8 | 2.5 | 1.3 | 1.9 | 0.6 | 0.4 | 0.1 | 0.6 | 2.1 | 1.7 | 4.0 | 43% | 0.7 | 1.8 | 41% | 0.7 | 0.9 | 74% | 54% | 52% | 13 |
| 2023-24 | 24 | Adelaide | 12-16 (9) | 24 | 12.3 | 3.6 | 1.6 | 1.5 | 0.6 | 1.0 | 0.5 | 0.1 | 0.8 | 1.5 | 1.4 | 3.4 | 40% | 0.3 | 1.2 | 25% | 0.5 | 0.8 | 65% | 47% | 45% | 12 |
| 2022-23 | 23 | Adelaide | 13-15 (8) | 15 | 11.1 | 4.5 | 1.2 | 0.7 | 0.3 | 0.9 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 0.3 | 0.9 | 1.8 | 3.7 | 48% | 0.5 | 1.6 | 33% | 0.4 | 0.5 | 75% | 57% | 55% | 15 |
| 2021-22 | 22 | Adelaide | 10-18 (7) | 18 | 4.9 | 1.9 | 0.6 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.4 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.7 | 1.9 | 38% | 0.2 | 0.6 | 30% | 0.3 | 0.3 | 83% | 46% | 43% | 7 | Total | 112 | 10.4 | 5.7 | 2.6 | 1.3 | 1.7 | 1.0 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 0.9 | 1.6 | 2.1 | 4.5 | 47.9% | 0.0 | 0.0 | 38.0% | 0.7 | 1.8 | 74.8% | 58% | 55% | 15 |
| POINTS | REBOUNDS | ASSISTS | STEALS | BLOCKS | TURNOVERS | TRIPLE DOUBLES | 15 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
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Marshall joined Mount Gambier for the 2022 NBL1 South season and averaged 16 points and 6 rebounds as the Pioneers advanced to the NBL1 South Grand Final, where he finished with 25 points and nine rebounds in the 78-62 loss to the Hobart Chargers.
Marshall returned to Mount Gambier for the 2023 NBL1 South season and averaged 22.3 points, 6.5 rebounds and 4.1 assists as the Pioneers reached the preliminary final, with Marshall producing 34 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists in the finals win over Frankston before Mount Gambier was beaten by Knox, when he had 15 points and seven rebounds.
Marshall also played the 2024 NBL1 South season with Mount Gambier, returning for a fourth straight year and going on to win the NBL1 South Most Valuable Player award after averaging 23.5 points per game as the conference’s leading scorer, helping the Pioneers finish first with a 17-5 regular-season record before their semi-final loss to Eltham. He also opened that season with a 23-point, 12-rebound, 5-assist, 2-steal and 2-block performance against Waverley.
Marshall joined Eastern for the 2025 season.
Marshall suited up for the Mens national team again as part of the Boomers squad which competed in the 2025 Asia Cup Qualifiers in February, 2024.
Marshall joined the Wellington Saints for the 2025 New Zealand NBL season, playing his first season in New Zealand, after signing as the club’s first import on 30 January 2025.
Marshall started alongside fellow NBL alumni Shaun Bruce, Izayah Le’afa, and Hyrum Harris, and he finished the regular season with the league-leading Saints at 16–4 while averaging 19.9 points, 7.4 rebounds, and 2.2 assists across 22 games.
During the 2025 season, Marshall brought scoring versatility and perimeter size to a veteran-heavy lineup, and one of his top regular-season performances was 25 points and 7 rebounds in a win over the Franklin Bulls.
At the end of the season, Marshall was selected to the NZNBL All-Star Five along with fellow NBL talent Carlin Davison and Sean MacDonald, with the award summary listing him as Wellington’s number one scoring option.
Marshall then helped the Saints defeat the Southland Sharks 88–83 to win the 2025 NZNBL Championship, and he had 16 points, 11 rebounds, and 3 assists in the Grand Final after also scoring 20 points in the semi-final win that sent Wellington through to the title game.
Marshall spent the remainder of the 2025/26 season with Napoli in Italy’s LBA.
- NZNBL All-Star Five (2025)
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