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Sophomore guard Keshawn Williams shoots a free throw in NIUs exhibition game on Oct. 30.

Huskies turnovers turn Indiana win into blowout

By Davione Barrow, Sports Reporter | November 13, 2021

DeKALB — The NIU Huskies and the Indiana University Hoosiers went head-to-head Friday with the Hoosiers, defeating the Huskies 85-49. Hoosier junior forward Trayce Jackson-Davis finished the game with 19 points and seven blocks, acting as the defensive...

The 1971-72 mens basketball team that knocked off fifth-ranked Indiana on Jan. 4, 1972. 50 years later, NIU and Indiana meet again in Bloomington, Indiana.

Huskies battle Hooisers 50 years after upset

By James Krause | November 11, 2021

On the eve of what would be one of the most significant victories in NIU Athletics history, senior forward Jerry Zielinski and his teammates on the men’s basketball team are surprised by what they see as they exit Chick Evans Field House. On a cold...

Senior guard Trendon Hankerson puts up a three-point shot over Washington senior guard Jamal Bey in NIUs win over Washington on Nov. 9 in Seattle. Hankerson scored a game-high 28 points with six made three pointers.

NIU leaves Washington as top dogs

By Skyler Kisellus, Sports Reporter | November 10, 2021

DeKALB — The first game of the coaching tenure of men’s basketball head coach Rashon Burno saw the NIU Huskies earn a 71-64 victory on the road against the University of Washington Huskies Thursday in Seattle, Wash. A career-best outing for senior...

Junior guard Kaleb Thornton drives by two St. Francis defenders in NIUs 80-57 victory over the Fighting Saints at the Convocation Center on Oct. 30.

NIU enters year one of Burno-era

By Skyler Kisellus, Sports Reporter | November 1, 2021

At a glance NIU enters their first season under former Arizona State assistant coach Rashon Burno Huskies have non-conference scheduled filled with high-profile matchups Men's basketball looking for first March Madness appearance since 1996 DeKALB...

Junior guard Kaleb Thornton goes for a layup against St. Francis on Oct. 30. Thornton led the Huskies with 15 points. (Khavon Thomas | Northern Star)

NIU handles St. Francis exhibition

By Skyler Kisellus, Sports Reporter | October 30, 2021

DeKALB — The men’s basketball team notched an 80-57 victory in an exhibition game against the University of St. Francis Fighting Saints Saturday in DeKalb. “It feels good,” head coach Rashon Burno said. “More so for the guys. (I’m) happy...

Head mens basketball coach Rashon Burno coaches on his team during a practice at the Convocation Center. Burno became the Huskies head coach in March, joining from Arizona State University.

Burno ready to revamp men’s basketball

By Skyler Kisellus, Sports Reporter | October 11, 2021

Entering his first season as head coach of NIU’s men’s basketball program, Rashon Burno seeks to establish a competitive culture. “We’re just going to try to establish a culture of being a competitive program on and off the court,” Burno...

NIU Head Coach Rashon Burno speaks with the media following the announcement as the next head coach of Huskies mens basketball March 13 at the NIU Convocation Center.

Men’s basketball faces Washington and Indiana during 2021-2022 season

By Northern Star Staff | August 27, 2021

DeKALB — The NIU men’s basketball team announced their 2021-2022 schedule Friday, highlighted by 10 conference home games and several high-profile non-conference opponents. After a 3-16 season and the hiring of Rashon Burno as head coach in May,...

Senior Eugene German (center) rises into the air, taking contact from an Akron defender on a layup attempt during NIUs 72-49 loss to the University of Akron Jan. 14, 2020. German announced Friday he plans to play in the Greek Basket League with the Ionikos Nikaias Basketball Club.

Former NIU guard Eugene German joins team in Greece

By Northern Star Staff | August 13, 2021

DeKALB — After a stint in the NBA Summer League, former NIU guard and all-time men’s basketball leading scorer Eugene German will join the Ionikos Nikaias Basketball Club in Greece. The Gary, Indiana native German announced the move to Ionkios...

Former NIU point guard Eugene German waits for an inbound play March 6, 2020 during his final college game at the NIU Convocation Center in DeKalb.

NIU all-time leading scorer Eugene German lands Summer League gig

By Northern Star Staff | July 30, 2021

DeKALB — Eugene German, NIU’s all-time leading scorer in men’s basketball, has signed on to join the Denver Nuggets for the NBA Summer League. German posted the news to Twitter on Friday morning, adding he was “excited and beyond blessed.”...

Baylor junior guard Davion Mitchell slaps hands with fans after arriving home as NCAA college basketball champions April 6, 2021, in Waco, Texas.

National championship a long-time coming for Baylor

By Waleed Alamleh, Sports Reporter | April 7, 2021

The University of Baylor Bears men's basketball team won its first NCAA National Championship in program history after playing a dominant game against the University of Gonzaga Bulldogs, winning by a final score of 86-70 Monday night. The Bears played...

NIU Head Coach Rashon Burno speaks with the media following the announcement as the next head coach of Huskies mens basketball March 13 at the NIU Convocation Center.

Men’s hoops adds piece through transfer portal

By Kyle Mathas | April 2, 2021

DeKALB — Sophomore guard Keshawn Williams, who was among the best City/Suburban Hoops Report’s top prospects, is coming back to Illinois for his junior season.  Williams started his college career with the University of Tulsa where he averaged...

Former NIU point guard Eugene German waits for an inbound play March 6, 2020 during his final college game at the NIU Convocation Center in DeKalb.

Former NIU guard German signs with pro team

By Jarrett Huff | March 28, 2021

DeKALB — Former NIU point guard Eugene German announced a pro basketball deal Saturday with the Kokomo BobKats of The Basketball League. German played four seasons with the NIU men’s basketball team, becoming the program’s all-time leading scorer...