![Senior guard Philmon Gebrewhit (5) shoots a free throw in NIU mens basketballs 2023-2024 home opener. The Huskies defeat Appalachian State University 91-78 on Saturday for their first win of the season. (Ryanne Sandifer | Northern Star)](https://northernstar.info/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IMG_9657-1200x800.jpg)
Huskie backcourt trio leads NIU past Appalachian State
By Ethan Gonzales, Sports Editor
| November 11, 2023
![Then-sophomore guard David Coit dribbles the ball on March 9 at the MAC Tournament in Cleveland, Ohio. Coit had 14 points in the Huskies season-opening loss to Marquette. (Northern Star File Photo)](https://northernstar.info/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/coit-1200x900.jpg)
No. 5 Marquette cruises past men’s basketball
By Zachary Bertram, Senior Sports Reporter
| November 7, 2023
![Then-sophomore guard David Coit dribbles the ball past a Kent State University defender in the quarterfinals of the MAC Tournament on March 9. Senior Sports Reporter Zach Bertram highlights Coits journey from Atlantic Cape Community College to NIU. (Sean Reed | Northern Star)](https://northernstar.info/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/MG_0594-1200x900.jpg)
From D3 to D1: David Coit’s path to NIU
By Zachary Bertram, Senior Sports Reporter
| October 31, 2023
![Eastern Michigan then-sophomore guard Emoni Bates (21) approaches NIU then-sophomore guard Zarique Nutter (2) as he jumps up to the hoop during the March 3 game at the NIU Convocation Center. The Huskies defeated Eastern Michigan by a final score of 85-66. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)](https://northernstar.info/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/IMG_3792-1200x991.png)
Men’s basketball ready for season after MAC Tournament appearance
By Zachary Bertram, Senior Sports Reporter
| October 30, 2023
![NIU junior guard David Coit (11) hangs his head after a Huskie foul just before the half on March 9. Coit was selected to the preseason All-MAC First Team on Thursday. (Sean Reed | Northern Star)](https://northernstar.info/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/MG_0381-1200x799.jpg)
Coit, Williams receive preseason All-MAC honors
By Zack Rodriguez, Sports Reporter
| September 22, 2023
![Redshirt senior forward Anthony Crump lining up to shoot a free throw during the Huskies matchup against the Miami RedHawks on Jan 28. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)](https://northernstar.info/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/IMG_5173-720x900.jpg)
Crump transferring to Western Michigan
By Zachary Bertram, Senior Sports Reporter
| April 21, 2023
![Darweshi Hunter (24) runs down the court beside Bulls junior guard Zid Powell (13), who is attempting to block Hunter. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)](https://northernstar.info/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/IMG_5513-900x645.jpg)
Darweshi Hunter commits to Miami
By Zachary Bertram, Senior Sports Reporter
| April 12, 2023
![Anthony Crump (50) shooting a free throw as lined up players from both teams prepare to recover the shot. (Sean Reed | Northern Star)](https://northernstar.info/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/MG_0922-900x675.jpg)
Crump, Hunter enter transfer portal
By Zachary Bertram, Senior Sports Reporter
| March 28, 2023
![Kent State senior forward Chris Payton (4) guarding NIU senior guard Kaleb Thornton (3) as Thorton looks for an opening to pass the ball. (Sean Reed | Northern Star)](https://northernstar.info/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/MG_0462-900x696.jpg)
Kaleb Thornton transferring to Akron
By Ethan Gonzales, Sports Editor
| March 27, 2023
![Kent State redshirt senior guard Malique Jacobs (2) jumping too late to block David Coit’s (11) jump shot in the last minutes of the first half. (Sean Reed | Northern Star)](https://northernstar.info/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/MG_0595-900x675.jpg)
Coit named to NABC All-District Second Team
By Zachary Bertram, Senior Sports Reporter
| March 24, 2023
![Kent State University redshirt senior guard Malique Jacobs (2) defending NIU sophomore guard David Coit (11) in the second half of the teams matchup at the MAC Mens Basketball Tournament Thursday in Cleveland. Coit scored 10 points in the final game of the season for the Huskies. (Sean Reed | Northern Star)](https://northernstar.info/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/MG_0594-900x675.jpg)
Kent State eliminates NIU men’s basketball from MAC tournament
By Ethan Gonzales and Zachary Bertram
| March 9, 2023
![Senior guard Kaleb Thornton (3) tries to defend a shot from Broncos senior guard Lamar Norman Jr. during the Huskies matchup against the Western Michigan Broncos on Feb. 11 at the NIU Convocation Center. (Alyssa Queen | Northern Star)](https://northernstar.info/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/DSC_7099-900x553.jpg)
Top 8 teams prep for MAC tournament
By Zachary Bertram, Senior Sports Reporter
| March 5, 2023
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