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Northern Star

The Student News Site of Northern Illinois University

Northern Star

The Student News Site of Northern Illinois University

Northern Star

Alumnus becomes assistant men’s basketball coach

By Eddie Garcia | October 12, 2017

A man who helped NIU accomplish the 10th largest single-season improvement in school history, returns as the men’s basketball assistant coach.Brandon Watkins, men’s basketball assistant coach, served as the graduate assistant for the men’s basketball...

Bulls guard Dwyane Wade speaks at his introductory press conference July 29, 2016. Wade signed a two-year contract with the Bulls with a player option in the second year. 

Bulls facing decision with Dwyane Wade

By Julian Nunnery | September 14, 2017

Bulls guard Dwyane Wade speaks at his introductory press conference July 29, 2016. Wade signed a two-year contract with the Bulls with a player option in the second year. 

Bulls staying quiet this summer

Bulls staying quiet this summer

By Sharjeel Siddiqui | July 30, 2017

Chicago Bulls seventh overall draft pick Lauri Markkanen, left, Kris Dunn, center, and Zach Levine, pose for a photo at the NBA basketball team's training facility, Tuesday, June 27, 2017, in Chicago. Dunn and Levine was acquired by the Bulls from the Minnesota Timberwolves in exchange for Jimmy Butler and this year's No. 16th overall pick, Justin Patton. (AP Photo/G-Jun Yam)

Bulls begin rebuild mode

Bulls begin rebuild mode

By Mateo Avila | June 26, 2017
Top-5 NBA draft predictions

Top-5 NBA draft predictions

By Tom Burton | June 18, 2017

Men’s basketball staff sees shake up

By Scott A. Nicol | April 13, 2017

DeKALB — The men’s basketball team had three coaches leave or not have their contracts renewed as the team continues to change.Assistant Coaches Lou Dawkins and Jason Larson have left the program, Jeremy Reid, men’s basketball media services spokesperson...

Huskies fall in tournament

By Tom Burton | March 9, 2017

Senior guard Aaric Armstead and Senior center Marin Maric discuss the senior night game on Feb. 27 at the convocation center.

Men’s hoops lose in regular season finale; play at Eastern Michigan to begin tourney

By Krystal Ward | March 5, 2017

DeKALB — Men’s basketball fell in its regular season finale, 87-82, to the Ball State University Cardinals, and as a result ended with the No. 9 seed to enter the Mid-American Conference tournament.The Huskies finished the season with a 15-16 overall...

Senior center Marin Maric (Center) stands with his family, Head Coach Mark Montgomery and others before Tuesday’s Senior Night game at the Convocation Center. Maric had 18 points and 12 rebounds in his final game in DeKalb.

Men’s basketball struggles on Senior Night

By Tom Burton | March 2, 2017

Senior guard Aaric Armstead dunks the ball Tuesday on Senior Night against Western Michigan University at the Convocation Center. NIU lost 84-68.

Freshman guard continues to impress

By Tom Burton | February 27, 2017

In a season filled with disappointing losses, under-achieving player performances and big lead surrenders, freshman guard Eugene German has played like someone the Huskies will be able to depend on for this season and hopefully the next three years.If...

Turnovers lead to blowout loss for men’s basketball

By Krystal Ward | February 26, 2017

DeKALB — Early turnovers cost the men’s basketball team as NIU fell, 84-62, to the Eastern Michigan University Eagles in Ypsilanti, Michigan.The Eagles snapped out of their seven-game losing streak and the Huskies (15-14, 7-9 Mid-American Conference)...

Men’s hoops sweeps Chippewas in season series

By Tom Burton | February 23, 2017

Senior guard Aaric Armstead (right) shoots a fade-a-way during Saturday’s game against University of Toledo at the Convocation Center. The Huskies lost to Toledo 88-80 in overtime. 

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