Craig Randall II
May 30, 2023
Nick Marshall
- Nationality: AUS
- Date of Birth: 4/07/99
- Place of Birth: Adelaide (SA)
- Position: FRD
- Height (CM): 198
- Weight (KG): 93
- Junior Assoc:
- College: Clarke University(2018-2022)
- NBL DEBUT: 3/12/21
- AGE AT DEBUT: 22
- LAST NBL GAME: 13/10/24
- AGE AT LAST GAME: 25
- NBL History: Adelaide 2022-25
- Championships: 0
- None
BIO: Nick Marshall was born in Adelaide (SA) where he attended King’s Baptist Grammar School.
NBL EXPERIENCE
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.
Nick Marshall currently plays for the Adelaide 36ers and has played 63 games in his NBL career. He has averaged 3.5 points, 1.2 rebounds, and 0.9 assists since entering the league in 2021.
CURRENT CONTRACT:
Adelaide 36ers – 3 Year Deal (2023-26)
3rd Year Player Option
Dan Boyce is a die-hard Sydney Kings fan who grew up in Melbourne during the roaring 90's of Australian Basketball and spent far too much time collecting Futera NBL Basketball cards.
NBL TOTAL STATISTICS
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 25 | Adelaide | 3-3 (5) | 12 | 21.0 | 34 | 14 | 8 | 10 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 13 | 12 | 21 | 57% | 5 | 8 | 63% | 5 | 7 | 71% | 70% | 69% | 10 |
| 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 | 167.0 | 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 | 89.0 | 34 | 10 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 9 | 13 | 34 | 38% | 3 | 10 | 30% | 5 | 6 | 83% | 46% | 43% | 7 | Totals | 63 | 644 | 222 | 80 | 59 | 33 | 47 | 20 | 7 | 36 | 71 | 85 | 193 | 44.0% | 23 | 70 | 32.9% | 29 | 41 | 70.7% | 53% | 50% | 15 |
NBL PER GAME STATISTICS
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 25 | Adelaide | 3-3 (5) | 12 | 1.8 | 2.8 | 1.2 | 0.7 | 0.8 | 0.3 | 0.4 | 0.1 | 0.3 | 1.1 | 1.0 | 1.8 | 57% | 0.4 | 0.7 | 63% | 0.4 | 0.6 | 71% | 70% | 69% | 10 |
| 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 | 63 | 10.2 | 3.5 | 1.3 | 0.9 | 0.5 | 0.7 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 0.6 | 1.1 | 1.3 | 3.1 | 44.0% | 0.0 | 0.0 | 32.9% | 0.4 | 1.1 | 70.7% | 53% | 50% | 15 |
CAREER HIGHS
| POINTS | REBOUNDS | ASSISTS | STEALS | BLOCKS | TURNOVERS | TRIPLE DOUBLES | 15 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
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STATE LEAGUE EXPERIENCE
- Mount Gambier 2022-24
During the 2022 NBL1 season, Marshall averaged 16 points and 6 rebounds for the Mount Gambier Pioneers, leading his team all the way to the NBL1 South Grand Final as one of the best young wings in the competition. Marshall had 25 points and nine rebounds in a Grand Final loss (78-62) to the Hobart Chargers.
Marshall returned to Mount Gambier for the following NBL1 season and averaged 22.3 points, 6.5 rebounds, and 4.1 assists. This season, the Pioneers would fall to the Knox Raiders in the preliminary final.
Marshall also played the 2024 NBL1 season with Mount Gambier,
FIBA EXPERIENCE
Represented Australia for the first time during Q6 World Qualifiers in February 2023 where Australia faced Bahrain and Kazakhstan.
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.
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