![Redshirt sophomore guard Zion Russell (10) attempts a free throw late in the second half of an NIU mens basketball home game. Russell announced Sunday that he will be transferring to Niagara University. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)](https://northernstar.info/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/2-20-Mbb-Ball-State-TD-10-1200x974.jpg)
Zion Russell commits to Niagara University
By Zachary Bertram, Senior Sports Reporter
| May 6, 2024
![Then-sophomore guard Keshawn Williams (0) shoots a layup over Kent State Universitys 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)](https://northernstar.info/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/DSC02863-960x1200.jpg)
Keshawn Williams commits to Colorado State
By Zachary Bertram, Senior Sports Reporter
| May 1, 2024
![Sophomore forward Yanic Konan Niederhauser prepares to shoot a free throw in an NIU mens 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)](https://northernstar.info/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Yanic-1200x1035.jpg)
Konan Niederhauser commits to Penn State
By Zachary Bertram, Senior Sports Reporter
| April 16, 2024
![Redshirt sophomore guard Zion Russell passes the ball in an NIU mens 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)](https://northernstar.info/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/2-13-Mbb-Buffalo-RS-07-1200x800.jpg)
COLUMN: Underachieving Huskies wrecked by transfer portal
By Zachary Bertram, Senior Sports Reporter
| April 4, 2024
![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 mens 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)](https://northernstar.info/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/2-13-Mbb-Buffalo-RS-10-1200x800.jpg)
5 NIU men’s basketball players enter transfer portal
By Ethan Gonzales, Sports Editor
| March 27, 2024
![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)](https://northernstar.info/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/image-1-1200x798.png)
3 Huskies post season highs in season finale victory
By Zachary Bertram, Senior Sports Reporter
| March 9, 2024
![Sophomore forward Yanic Konan Niederhauser (14) and junior guard David Coit (11) double team Central Michigan University junior guard Anthony Pritchard in an NIU mens basketball home game on Tuesday. Konan Niederhauser and Coit combined for 39 points in the Huskies 69-63 defeat. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)](https://northernstar.info/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Yanic-and-Coit-1200x928.jpg)
Konan Niederhauser breaks out in Huskies’ loss to CMU
By Ethan Gonzales, Sports Editor
| March 6, 2024
![A graphic shows junior guard David Coit as the Huskie of the Week. Coit scored a career-high 35 points against the University of Akron on Saturday. (Eddie Miller | Northern Star)](https://northernstar.info/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/DIGGY-HOTW.png)
Coit snags fourth-career Huskie of the Week honor
By Northern Star Sports Staff
| March 4, 2024
![Junior guard David Coit (11) shoots the ball for a mid-range shot during the second half of an NIU mens basketball game against Ball State University on Feb. 20. Coit scored a career-high 35 points and entered the 1000 points-scored club on Saturday. (Ryanne Sandifer | Northern Star)](https://northernstar.info/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/IMG_9916-1200x800.jpg)
Akron spoils Coit’s career performance
By Ethan Gonzales, Sports Editor
| March 3, 2024
![Junior guard David Coit (11) shoots a three-pointer over Ball State junior guard Jalin Anderson (1) on Feb. 20. Coit led the Huskies in scoring with 27 points in a 75-72 upset win over the University of Toledo on Tuesday. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)](https://northernstar.info/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/2-20-Mbb-Ball-State-TD-5-1-1200x918.jpg)
Unsung heroes lift Huskies to upset win over Toledo
By Zachary Bertram, Senior Sports Reporter
| February 28, 2024
![Junior guard David Coit shoots a fadeaway jumper over an Ohio University defender on Saturday. Coit finished with a game-high 28 points against the Bobcats. (Ryanne Sandifer | Northern Star)](https://northernstar.info/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Coit-1200x799.jpg)
Huskies trounced by Bobcats at home
By Ethan Gonzales, Sports Editor
| February 25, 2024
![Junior guard David Coit surveys the court with Ball State junior guard Jaylin Anderson guarding him in an NIU mens basketball game on Tuesday. Coit scored a game-high 28 points Tuesday. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)](https://northernstar.info/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/2-20-Mbb-Ball-State-TD-7-1200x902.jpg)
Shorthanded Huskies run out of gas against Ball State
By Zachary Bertram, Senior Sports Reporter
| February 21, 2024
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