Nicolo Melli, Basketball player

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Nicolo Melli

Date of birth: Jan 26, 1991

Height:2m04 / 6-8

Position: SF

Nationality :Italy

2019-2020 Regular Season

Nicolo Melli Averages in NBA

Pts

6.8
Reb

3.0
Ast

1.3
Eff

7.9

Nicolo Melli is a professional basketball player born on January 26, 1991, in Reggio Emilia. His height is six foot eight (2m04 / 6-8). He is a small forward who most recently played for New Orleans Pelicans in NBA.

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Nicolo Melli through the years

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Basketball Career Averages

Regular season stats for Nicolo Melli

SEA	AGE	LEA	TEAM	GP	MIN	FG%	3%	1%	OR	DR	REB	AST	STL	BLK	PTS	EFF
07-08	16	ITA-2	Grissin Bon Reggio Emilia	25	10.6	44.6	27.3	72.7	1.0	1.9	2.9	0.3	0.6	0.3	3.4	4.5
08-09	17	ITA-2	Grissin Bon Reggio Emilia	13	24.6	41.9	38.9	77.5	1.4	3.9	5.3	1.0	1.1	0.8	8.9	10.5
09-10	18	ITA-2	Grissin Bon Reggio Emilia	27	28.2	46.0	18.0	71.9	1.8	5.3	7.1	0.9	1.5	1.0	10.7	12.6
10-11	19	ITA-1	AX Armani Exchange Milano	17	8.9	28.9	23.1	57.1	0.4	1.3	1.7	0.2	0.9	0.5	1.7	2.4
10-11	19	ITA-1	Pesaro	12	16.0	34.0	20.0	100.0	0.7	2.6	3.3	0.6	1.1	0.3	3.8	5.2
11-12	20	ITA-1	AX Armani Exchange Milano	25	11.2	37.2	30.3	66.7	0.5	2.2	2.7	0.4	0.4	0.2	3.4	4.0
12-13	21	ITA-1	AX Armani Exchange Milano	30	17.6	45.8	35.1	78.6	1.1	2.9	4.0	0.8	0.4	0.5	6.1	7.6
13-14	22	ITA-1	AX Armani Exchange Milano	30	22.6	49.2	40.8	79.4	1.4	4.2	5.6	0.9	0.9	0.6	7.8	11.5
14-15	23	ITA-1	AX Armani Exchange Milano	29	19.3	43.8	38.2	76.0	0.9	3.2	4.2	0.8	0.8	0.5	5.7	8.3
15-16	24	GER-1	Brose Bamberg	33	22.6	49.3	37.5	74.7	3.7	1.2	4.8	2.6	0.5	1.0	9.4	12.8
16-17	25	GER-1	Brose Bamberg	31	21.4	43.2	33.8	86.4	3.6	1.2	4.7	1.9	0.7	0.7	7.9	11.0
17-18	26	TUR-1	Fenerbahce	27	21.9	56.8	46.4	62.8	1.2	3.4	4.6	1.6	1.1	0.1	7.5	11.5
18-19	27	TUR-1	Fenerbahce	23	22.7	49.0	46.8	89.2	0.9	3.3	4.3	2.5	0.7	0.4	9.3	12.9
19-20	28	USA-1	New Orleans Pelicans	52	16.6	44.0	36.1	73.3	0.7	2.3	3.0	1.3	0.6	0.4	6.8	7.9

Nicolo Melli Career Bests: Points

Nicolo Melli scores a career high 24 points (2009)

On November 11, 2009, Nicolo Melli tied his career high in points in a Italy - Lega A2 game. That day he scored 24 points in Trenkwalder Reggio Emilia's road loss against Snaidero Cucine Udine, 64-63. He also had 5 rebounds, 1 assist, 4 steals and 1 block. He shot 7/12 from two, 2/4 from three, shooting at 56.3% from the field. He also shot 4/4 from the free-throw line.

Nicolo Melli Career Bests: Rebounds

Nicolo Melli grabs a career high 18 rebounds (2008)

On November 11, 2008, Nicolo Melli set his career high in rebounds in a Italy - Lega A2 game. That day he grabbed 18 rebounds in Trenkwalder Reggio Emilia's road win against Enel Brindisi, 49-58. He also had 12 points, 2 assists, 2 steals and and 3 blocks.

Nicolo Melli Career Bests: Assists

Nicolo Melli gives a career high 8 assists (2015)

On November 11, 2015, Nicolo Melli tied his career high in assists in a Germany - easyCredit BB game. That day he dished 8 assists in Brose Baskets Bamberg's home win against Phoenix Hagen, 95-65. He also had 10 points, 7 rebounds, 1 steal and and 2 blocks.

Nicolo Melli Career Bests: Steals

Nicolo Melli has a career high 4 steals (2009)

On November 11, 2009, Nicolo Melli tied his career high in steals in a Italy - Lega A2 game. That day he reached 4 steals in Trenkwalder Reggio Emilia's road loss against Snaidero Cucine Udine, 64-63. He also had 24 points, 5 rebounds, and 1 assist.

Nicolo Melli Career Bests: Blocks

Nicolo Melli blocks a career high 4 shots (2016)

On April 04, 2016, Nicolo Melli tied his career high in blocks in a Germany - easyCredit BB game. That day he went for 4 blocks in Brose Baskets Bamberg's road win against FC Bayern Munchen, 90-97. He also had 8 points, 5 rebounds.

Nicolo Melli Career Bests: Efficiency

Nicolo Melli records a career high 31 efficiency rating (2013)

On December 12, 2013, Nicolo Melli tied his career high in efficiency in a Italy - LBA Serie A game. That day he accomplished 31 efficiency in EA7 Armani Jeans Milano's home win against Vanoli Cremona, 81-66. He also had 19 points, 12 rebounds, and 2 assists.

Basketball Career Averages

Playoffs and International Competitions

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SEA	AGE	LEA	TEAM	GP	MIN	FG%	3%	1%	OR	DR	REB	AST	STL	BLK	PTS	EFF
07-08	16	ITA-2	Grissin Bon Reggio Emilia	8	16.6	46.7	60.0	70.0	1.6	2.9	4.5	0.8	0.1	0.5	4.8	6.6
11-12	20	ITA-1	AX Armani Exchange Milano	12	15.5	38.1	18.8	87.5	1.3	3.0	4.3	0.4	0.7	0.3	4.7	6.8
12-13	21	ITA-1	AX Armani Exchange Milano	7	17.7	33.3	28.6	100.0	0.6	3.7	4.3	0.7	0.1	0.3	4.3	5.3
13-14	22	ITA-1	AX Armani Exchange Milano	17	18.8	42.3	31.0	66.7	1.4	2.4	3.7	0.7	0.4	0.7	5.4	7.4
14-15	23	ITA-1	AX Armani Exchange Milano	10	22.6	40.4	13.0	69.2	0.9	3.8	4.7	1.2	0.6	0.9	5.4	8.7
15-16	24	GER-1	Brose Bamberg	9	22.6	59.6	66.7	81.8	4.7	1.2	5.9	2.6	0.9	0.9	9.2	16.0
16-17	25	GER-1	Brose Bamberg	10	25.7	41.4	51.6	85.0	4.5	0.9	5.4	2.0	0.8	0.9	9.1	12.7
17-18	26	TUR-1	Fenerbahce	9	25.0	50.0	40.0	90.5	1.3	3.8	5.1	3.0	1.0	0.1	7.7	13.1
18-19	27	TUR-1	Fenerbahce	13	28.2	44.7	30.8	77.8	2.0	3.8	5.8	2.2	0.6	0.2	10.9	12.6

SEA	AGE	LEA	TEAM	GP	MIN	FG%	3%	1%	OR	DR	REB	AST	STL	BLK	PTS	EFF
10-11	19	EU-1	AX Armani Exchange Milano	10	11.0	37.5	30.0	66.7	0.9	1.5	2.4	0.2	0.3	0.4	3.3	3.4
11-12	20	EU-1	AX Armani Exchange Milano	11	9.1	56.3	33.3	50.0	0.5	1.5	2.0	0.2	0.4	0.2	3.8	4.5
12-13	21	EU-1	AX Armani Exchange Milano	10	15.7	36.4	25.0	66.7	0.8	2.2	3.0	1.0	0.2	0.1	4.6	5.2
13-14	22	EU-1	AX Armani Exchange Milano	27	21.2	47.8	33.3	77.3	1.3	3.1	4.3	0.8	0.9	0.6	5.3	8.9
14-15	23	EU-1	AX Armani Exchange Milano	24	21.0	40.0	33.3	70.0	1.0	2.5	3.5	0.8	1.0	0.6	5.3	7.5
15-16	24	EU-1	Brose Bamberg	23	29.1	46.8	45.3	81.5	1.2	5.3	6.5	2.7	0.9	0.7	9.2	14.5
16-17	25	EU-1	Brose Bamberg	30	29.2	50.2	43.4	74.0	1.3	6.1	7.4	2.3	0.7	0.7	11.5	16.1
17-18	26	EU-1	Fenerbahce	36	26.4	50.2	43.0	80.5	1.5	3.4	5.0	1.7	0.9	0.3	8.9	12.3
18-19	27	EU-1	Fenerbahce	36	25.4	43.5	38.5	81.6	1.1	2.9	4.1	1.6	0.9	0.6	7.3	9.9

SEA	AGE	LEA	TEAM	GP	MIN	FG%	3%	1%	OR	DR	REB	AST	STL	BLK	PTS	EFF
07-08	16	Euro U16	U16 Italy	8	26.0	42.7	29.4	69.2	3.4	6.4	9.8	1.6	1.4	2.0	13.1	17.4
08-09	17	Euro U18	U18 Italy	8	24.6	46.0	30.0	75.0	2.6	3.8	6.4	1.4	0.8	0.8	9.5	11.5
11-12	20	Euro U20	U20 Italy	9	24.7	43.2	45.5	68.8	1.6	5.2	6.8	1.2	0.9	1.0	10.1	13.0
13-14	22	Eurobasket	Italy	11	16.3	50.0	42.9	12.5	1.5	2.8	4.3	0.2	0.3	0.5	4.4	6.4
15-16	24	Eurobasket	Italy	8	10.9	45.0	28.6	66.7	1.3	1.1	2.4	0.6	0.1	0.3	3.0	4.5
16-17	25	Olympic-TQO	Italy	4	20.8	56.0	0.0	85.7	2.5	2.8	5.3	0.8	0.5	1.0	8.5	12.3
17-18	26	Eurobasket	Italy	7	27.0	38.3	30.0	60.0	1.3	3.1	4.4	1.9	1.0	0.6	6.9	9.0
17-18	26	Preparation	Italy	1	22.0	42.9	40.0	-	1.0	7.0	8.0	5.0	4.0	0.0	8.0	17.0
18-19	27	World-QR	Italy	2	22.0	46.7	40.0	100.0	1.5	2.0	3.5	2.0	1.5	0.5	10.0	11.0

Basketball Career

Nicolo Melli's career

2019-2020 season with the New Orleans Pelicans

Nicolo Melli averaged 6.8 points, 3.0 rebounds and 1.3 assists per game, playing 52 games with the New Orleans Pelicans, during the 2019-2020 NBA regular-season. He set his season-high with 20 points in 37 minutes against the Detroit Pistons on January 14, 2020. He grabbed a season-high 8 rebounds in 27 minutes against the Portland Trail Blazers on February 12, 2020. He dished a season-high 6 assists in 23 minutes against the Miami Heat on March 07, 2020.

He scored in double figures 17 times in 52 games. He had 20 points or more 2 times.

2018-2019 season with Fenerbahce

Nicolo Melli averaged 9.3 points, 4.3 rebounds and 2.5 assists per game, playing 23 games with Fenerbahce, during the 2018-2019 Turkey - BSL regular-season. He set his season-high with 22 points in 36 minutes against Banvit on January 06, 2019. He grabbed a season-high 9 rebounds in 31 minutes against Besiktas S.J. on October 06, 2018. He dished a season-high 5 assists in 21 minutes against Buyukcekmece on February 10, 2019.

He scored in double figures 10 times in 23 games. He had 20 points or more 1 time.

2017-2018 season with Fenerbahce

Nicolo Melli averaged 7.5 points, 4.6 rebounds and 1.6 assists per game, playing 27 games with Fenerbahce, during the 2017-2018 Turkey - BSL regular-season. He set his season-high with 16 points in 22 minutes against Yesilgiresun on December 10, 2017. He grabbed a season-high 12 rebounds in 28 minutes against Besiktas S.J. on December 31, 2017. He dished a season-high 5 assists in 27 minutes against Tofas on December 17, 2017.

He scored in double figures 7 times in 27 games. He recorded 1 double-double.

2016-2017 season with Brose Bamberg

Nicolo Melli averaged 7.9 points, 4.7 rebounds and 1.9 assists per game, playing 31 games with Brose Bamberg, during the 2016-2017 Germany - easyCredit BB regular-season. He set his season-high with 21 points in 25 minutes against Medi Bayreuth on December 26, 2016. He grabbed a season-high 9 rebounds in 19 minutes against Fraport Skyliners on September 23, 2016. He dished a season-high 5 assists in 15 minutes against JobStairs GIESSEN 46ers on March 06, 2017.

He scored in double figures 11 times in 31 games. He had 20 points or more 1 time.

2015-2016 season with Brose Bamberg

Nicolo Melli averaged 9.4 points, 4.8 rebounds and 2.6 assists per game, playing 33 games with Brose Bamberg, during the 2015-2016 Germany - easyCredit BB regular-season. He set his season-high with 20 points in 18 minutes against Telekom Baskets Bonn on January 03, 2016. He grabbed a season-high 11 rebounds in 29 minutes against JobStairs GIESSEN 46ers on October 10, 2015. He dished a season-high 8 assists in 27 minutes against Phoenix Hagen on November 23, 2015.

He scored in double figures 17 times in 33 games. He had 20 points or more 1 time. He recorded 2 double-doubles.

2014-2015 season with AX Armani Exchange Milano

Nicolo Melli averaged 5.7 points, 4.2 rebounds and 0.8 assists per game, playing 29 games with AX Armani Exchange Milano, during the 2014-2015 Italy - LBA Serie A regular-season. He set his season-high with 17 points in 36 minutes against Openjobmetis Varese on November 23, 2014. He grabbed a season-high 12 rebounds in 21 minutes against Scandone Avellino on November 03, 2014. He dished a season-high 2 assists in 23 minutes against Orlandina on April 19, 2015.

He scored in double figures 5 times in 29 games.

2013-2014 season with AX Armani Exchange Milano

Nicolo Melli averaged 7.8 points, 5.6 rebounds and 0.9 assists per game, playing 30 games with AX Armani Exchange Milano, during the 2013-2014 Italy - LBA Serie A regular-season. He set his season-high with 24 points in 25 minutes against Virtus Roma on March 16, 2014. He grabbed a season-high 12 rebounds in 32 minutes against Vanoli Cremona on December 26, 2013. He dished a season-high 3 assists in 27 minutes against OnSharing Siena on May 11, 2014.

He scored in double figures 8 times in 30 games. He had 20 points or more 2 times. He recorded 1 double-double.

2012-2013 season with AX Armani Exchange Milano

Nicolo Melli averaged 6.1 points, 4.0 rebounds and 0.8 assists per game, playing 30 games with AX Armani Exchange Milano, during the 2012-2013 Italy - LBA Serie A regular-season. He set his season-high with 17 points in 27 minutes against Acqua S.Bernardo Cantù on January 06, 2013. He grabbed a season-high 9 rebounds in 14 minutes against Vanoli Cremona on November 19, 2012. He dished a season-high 3 assists in 19 minutes against Segafredo Virtus Bologna on January 27, 2013.

He scored in double figures 6 times in 30 games.

2011-2012 season with AX Armani Exchange Milano

Nicolo Melli averaged 3.4 points, 2.7 rebounds and 0.4 assists per game, playing 25 games with AX Armani Exchange Milano, during the 2011-2012 Italy - LBA Serie A regular-season. He set his season-high with 12 points in 21 minutes against Pall. Biella on May 06, 2012. He grabbed a season-high 8 rebounds in 28 minutes against BT Teramo on April 29, 2012. He dished a season-high 2 assists in 17 minutes against Casale Monferrato on February 26, 2012.

He scored in double figures 4 times in 25 games.

2010-2011 season with AX Armani Exchange Milano

Nicolo Melli averaged 1.7 points, 1.7 rebounds and 0.2 assists per game, playing 17 games with AX Armani Exchange Milano, during the 2010-2011 Italy - LBA Serie A regular-season. He set his season-high with 7 points in 12 minutes against Segafredo Virtus Bologna on December 19, 2010. He grabbed a season-high 5 rebounds in 16 minutes against OnSharing Siena on December 05, 2010. He dished a season-high 2 assists in 12 minutes against BT Teramo on January 23, 2011.

2010-2011 season with Pesaro

Nicolo Melli averaged 3.8 points, 3.3 rebounds and 0.6 assists per game, playing 12 games with Pesaro, during the 2010-2011 Italy - LBA Serie A regular-season. He set his season-high with 17 points in 27 minutes against AX Armani Exchange Milano on May 15, 2011. He grabbed a season-high 6 rebounds in 27 minutes against OnSharing Siena on April 10, 2011. He dished a season-high 2 assists in 18 minutes against BT Teramo on February 27, 2011.

He scored in double figures 1 time in 12 games.

2009-2010 season with Grissin Bon Reggio Emilia

Nicolo Melli averaged 10.7 points, 7.1 rebounds and 0.9 assists per game, playing 27 games with Grissin Bon Reggio Emilia, during the 2009-2010 Italy - Lega A2 regular-season. He set his season-high with 24 points in 32 minutes against Snaidero Cucine Udine on November 01, 2009. He grabbed a season-high 14 rebounds in 35 minutes against ASD Pavia on January 17, 2010. He dished a season-high 4 assists in 29 minutes against Banco di Sardegna Sassari on December 13, 2009.

He scored in double figures 15 times in 27 games. He had 20 points or more 1 time. He recorded 3 double-doubles.

2008-2009 season with Grissin Bon Reggio Emilia

Nicolo Melli averaged 8.9 points, 5.3 rebounds and 1.0 assists per game, playing 13 games with Grissin Bon Reggio Emilia, during the 2008-2009 Italy - Lega A2 regular-season. He set his season-high with 24 points in 38 minutes against Openjobmetis Varese on December 14, 2008. He grabbed a season-high 18 rebounds in 36 minutes against Happy Casa Brindisi on November 23, 2008. He dished a season-high 3 assists in 38 minutes against Openjobmetis Varese on December 14, 2008.

He scored in double figures 6 times in 13 games. He had 20 points or more 1 time. He recorded 2 double-doubles.

2007-2008 season with Grissin Bon Reggio Emilia

Nicolo Melli averaged 3.4 points, 2.9 rebounds and 0.3 assists per game, playing 25 games with Grissin Bon Reggio Emilia, during the 2007-2008 Italy - Lega A2 regular-season. He set his season-high with 11 points in 25 minutes against Libertas Livorno on April 27, 2008. He grabbed a season-high 10 rebounds in 25 minutes against Libertas Livorno on April 27, 2008. He dished a season-high 2 assists in 15 minutes against OriOra Pistoia on October 07, 2007.

He scored in double figures 1 time in 25 games. He recorded 1 double-double.

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