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Senior forward Oluwasegun Durosinmi (4) dunks the ball over Holy Cross College Indiana junior Asher Puhalski (22). Durosinmi had 8 points, 5 rebounds and 3 blocks. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)

Huskies earn first win, roll past Holy Cross College

By Joseph Segreti, Sports Reporter | November 7, 2024

DeKALB – NIU men’s basketball (1-1) earned its first win of the season in a 105-37 bludgeoning of Holy Cross College (Indiana) (2-2).  “It's a step in the right direction,” said NIU basketball head coach Rashon Burno. “You need to have...

Then-sophomore forward Ethan Butler (15) goes for a layup as defenders attempt to block him on Feb. 20 at the Convocation Center. Butler scored 10 points and pulled down six rebounds as NIU men's basketball lost 80-65 against Georgia Southern University. (Northern Star File Photo)

Men’s basketball routed in season opener

By Joseph Segreti, Sports Reporter | November 4, 2024

NIU men’s basketball dropped its season opener on the road to Georgia Southern University by a score of 80-65.  The Huskies struggled shooting the ball in their first contest of the season, shooting just 39% from the field, 22-for-57, and 27% from...

Then-junior forward Oluwasegun Durosinmi (4) leaps to block a shot on Jan. 23 against the University of Toledo Rockets. Durosinmi is one of five returning players for NIU men's basketball in 2024-25. (Northern Star File Photo)

Men’s basketball faces uphill climb with fresh roster

By Joseph Segreti, Sports Reporter | October 29, 2024

NIU men’s basketball’s new-look roster aims to exceed expectations as the Huskies enter year four of head coach Rashon Burno’s tenure.  In the Mid-American Conference’s preseason poll, NIU was picked to finish 11th in the conference, only...

Then-sophomore forward Ethan Butler (15) shoots a floater over then-junior forward Basheer Jihad (11). NIU basketball released its non-conference schedule for the 2024-25 season. (Northern Star File Photo)

Men’s basketball releases full 2024-25 schedule

By Northern Star Sports Staff | September 13, 2024

After releasing the NIU men’s basketball Mid-American Conference schedule in August, NIU athletics announced the Huskies non-conference slate Friday. The Huskies open conference play in January, facing off against Eastern Michigan University on the...

Redshirt sophomore guard Zion Russell (10) attempts a free throw late in the second half of an NIU men's basketball home game. Russell announced Sunday that he will be transferring to Niagara University. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)

Zion Russell commits to Niagara University

By Zachary Bertram, Senior Sports Reporter | May 6, 2024

DeKALB – NIU redshirt sophomore guard Zion Russell announced his commitment to Niagara University for the 2024-25 season via Instagram Sunday.  Russell is the fourth of seven 2023-24 Huskies that entered the transfer portal to find a new home.  Sophomore...

Then-sophomore guard Keshawn Williams (0) shoots a layup over Kent State University's then-redshirt junior guard Sincere Carry on March 1, 2022 at the NIU Convocation Center in DeKalb. Williams announced on his Instagram Monday that he will be transferring to Colorado State University for the 2024-25 season. (Northern Star File Photo)

Keshawn Williams commits to Colorado State

By Zachary Bertram, Senior Sports Reporter | May 1, 2024

DeKALB – NIU senior guard Keshawn Williams announced his commitment to Colorado State University for the 2024-25 season via his Instagram on Monday. Williams is the third of seven 2023-24 Huskies that entered the transfer portal to commit to a new...

Sophomore forward Xavier Amos looks for an open teammate in an NIU men's basketball home game against Appalachian State University on Nov. 11. Amos announced his commitment to the University of Wisconsin-Madison via Instagram on Monday. (Courtesy of NIU Athletics)

Xavier Amos commits to Wisconsin

By Zachary Bertram, Senior Sports Reporter | April 30, 2024

DeKALB – Former NIU sophomore forward Xavier Amos announced his commitment to the University of Wisconsin-Madison for the 2024-25 season via his Instagram on Monday.  Amos is the second of seven 2023-24 Huskies who entered the transfer portal to...

Sophomore forward Yanic Konan Niederhauser prepares to shoot a free throw in an NIU men's basketball home game against Central Michigan University on March 5. Konan Niederhauser announced his commitment to The Pennsylvania State University on Monday via Instagram. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)

Konan Niederhauser commits to Penn State

By Zachary Bertram, Senior Sports Reporter | April 16, 2024

DeKALB – Former NIU sophomore forward Yanic Konan Niederhauser announced his commitment to The Pennsylvania State University for the 2024-25 season via his Instagram Monday night.  Konan Niederhauser is the first of seven 2023-24 Huskies who entered...

Redshirt sophomore guard Zion Russell passes the ball in an NIU men's basketball home game against the University at Buffalo on Feb. 13. Russell is among seven Huskies that have entered the transfer portal since the end of the 2023-24 season. (Ryanne Sandifer | Northern Star)

COLUMN: Underachieving Huskies wrecked by transfer portal

By Zachary Bertram, Senior Sports Reporter | April 4, 2024

Senior guard Keshawn Williams and junior guard David Coit are the newest former Huskies to enter the transfer portal. The Huskies’ two most recent leading scorers join junior guard Zarique Nutter, redshirt sophomore guard Zion Russell, sophomore forward...

Junior guard David Coit surveys the court with Ball State junior guard Jaylin Anderson guarding him in an NIU men's basketball game on Feb. 20. Coit and senior guard Keshawn Williams both entered the transfer portal on Monday. (Northern Star File Photo)

David Coit, Keshawn Williams enter transfer portal

By Ethan Gonzales, Former Sports Editor | April 1, 2024

DeKALB – Junior guard David Coit and senior guard Keshawn Williams have entered a transfer portal, per multiple social media posts. Coit was NIU’s leading scorer for the 2022-23 and 2023-24 seasons and earned All-MAC Third Team honors for both...

Sophomore forward Yanic Konan Niederhauser (from left) shoots a free throw while sophomore forward Xavier Amos (13), freshman guard Will Lovings-Watts (1), junior guard Zarique Nutter (2) and redshirt sophomore Zion Russell huddle up in an NIU men's basketball home game against the University at Buffalo on Feb. 13. All five players have entered the transfer portal since the end of the 2023-2024 regular season. (Ryanne Sandifer | Northern Star)

5 NIU men’s basketball players enter transfer portal

By Ethan Gonzales, Former Sports Editor | March 27, 2024

DeKALB – Five NIU men’s basketball players have entered the transfer portal, per multiple social media posts. Verbal Commits announced that junior guard Zarique Nutter, sophomore forwards Xavier Amos and Yanic Konan Niederhauser, freshman guard...

Junior guard David Coit scans the court while Buffalo freshman guard Bryson Wilson guards him on Friday. Coit scored a career-high 37 points en route to a 78-68 victory over the Bulls. (Paul Hokanson | Courtesy of UB Athletics)

3 Huskies post season highs in season finale victory

By Zachary Bertram, Senior Sports Reporter | March 9, 2024

Junior guard David Coit exploded for a career-high 37 points as NIU men’s basketball (11-20, 5-13 MAC) ended an otherwise lackluster season on a high note, taking down the University at Buffalo Bulls (4-27, 2-16 MAC) 78-68 Friday.  “He’s (Coit)...