Pioneers' Nick Marshall secures 36ers DP contract

Mount Gambier Pioneers star Nick Marshall has earned the last ‘DP’ position at the Adelaide 36ers ahead of the upcoming NBL season.

Marshall, 22, continues to build his game as an athletic 198 cm (6’6) forward as he has worked hard within the 36ers program for the past two seasons.

Primarily concentrating on football until the age of 17, Marshall began playing basketball for the North Adelaide Rockets in the U18 ranks, a path that took him from the lower divisions to the men’s team over time.

By the U/0 stage Marshall had been named to the SA Metro State team, a squad that came second at the National Championships in Gosford, NSW.

A stint in the US followed with the talented wing accepting an offer from Clarke University (NAIA, Iowa) before returning to Australia to sign with Mt Gambier for the 2021 NBL1 South season.

Over the Covid-shortened season, averages of 16 points, six rebounds and two assists per game earned him the Coaches Award and served to solidify his reputation as a rising talent.

Adelaide 36ers Assistant Coach Jamie Pearlman, who has worked extensively with Marshall over the past two off-seasons, stated, "Nick brings a great work ethic and a focussed mental approach to training and games.

"He has great size for a wing as well as being a tremendous athlete.

"We have been impressed with his pre-season performance and strongly believe he is ready to contribute in the NBL when called upon."

Marshall joins fellow NBL1 players Mitch McCarron, Emmanuel Malou and Tad Dufelmeier Jr as new additions to Adelaide's roster.