![From left: NIU then-senior guard Kaleb Thornton (3), then-senior guard Darweshi Hunter (24), and then-sophomore guard David Coit (11) get in position to play after a Huskies free throw during an NIU mens basketball home game on Feb. 7, 2023. Thornton and Hunter both transferred from NIU to the University of Akron and Miami University, respectively. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)](https://northernstar.info/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/MG_4736-1200x799.jpg)
NIU Athletics’ transfers: Who’s hot and who’s not?
By Eddie Miller, Assistant Sports Editor
| February 20, 2024
![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
![Kim Goranson sitting in the crowd to support her son, senior guard Kaleb Thornton, during NIU Mens Basketballs Mid-American Conference tournament showdown against the Kent State University Golden Flashes on Thursday in Cleveland. Goranson drove from Bolingbrook, IL to see her son on the MACs biggest stage. (Sean Reed | Northern Star)](https://northernstar.info/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/MG_0898-900x600.jpg)
Huskie parents support their stars on the big stage
By Alex Crowe and Joseph Segreti
| 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)
Huskies clinch MAC tournament berth in win over Central Michigan
By Ethan Gonzales and Zachary Bertram
| February 26, 2023
![NIU sophomore guard David Coit (11) makes a three-point attempt while Kent State University redshirt senior guard Sincere Carry (3) defends during Tuesdays night Mid-American Conference basketball matchup at the Convocation Center in DeKalb. The Huskies upset the Golden Flashes 86-76. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)](https://northernstar.info/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/MG_3951-900x788.jpg)
Huskies strike down Kent State with three-point mania
By Zachary Bertram, Senior Sports Reporter
| January 24, 2023
![NIU sophomore guard David Coit attempts a three-point jump shot over Miami University senior forward Anderson Mirambeaux in the second half of NIUs 81-77 win Tuesday. (Jake Ruffer | The Miami Student)](https://northernstar.info/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/IMG_5203-copy-900x600.jpg)
Timely free throws ward off RedHawks comeback
By Skyler Kisellus and Zachary Bertram
| January 17, 2023
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