![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 (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
![Then-sophomore guard Keshawn Williams (0) performs a layup as Kent State Universitys then-redshirt junior guard Sincere Carry defends during a Mid-American Conference basketball game between NIU and Kent State on March 1, 2022 at the NIU Convocation Center in DeKalb, Ill. (Northern Star File Photo)](https://northernstar.info/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/DSC02863-720x900.jpg)
Men’s basketball coach Burno reveals Williams’ injury
By Zachary Bertram, Senior Sports Reporter
| March 2, 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
![Akron sophomore wing Ali Ali (left) plays man defense against senior guard Anthony Crump during Tuesday nights Mid-American Conference matchup at the Convocation center in DeKalb. Crump finished the game third in NIU scoring, recording 11 points in their 70-54 defeat at home. (Zulfiqar Ahmed | Northern Star)](https://northernstar.info/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/MG_2514-900x600.jpeg)
Huskies fall to Akron in MAC opener
By Ethan Gonzales, Sports Editor
| January 7, 2023
![Sophomore guard Keshawn WIlliams attempts a layup during Saturdays game against the University of Toledo Rockets. Williams finished as NIUs leading scorer with 19 points in the 100-72 loss at the Convocation Center in DeKalb. (NIU Athletics)](https://northernstar.info/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/1-900x600.jpg)
NIU closes non-conference slate with upset win
By Ethan Gonzales, Sports Editor
| December 23, 2022
![Huskies redshirt Anthony Crump (left) helping senior guard Darweshi Hunter gain possession of the ball after UISs scoring during Monday nights game. (Mingda Wu | Northern Star)](https://northernstar.info/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/MG_5606-900x600.jpg)
NIU ends road slate with third-straight loss
By Joseph Segreti, Sports Reporter
| December 20, 2022
![NIU redshirt senior forward Anthony Crump attempts to defend against a shot by Gonzaga University senior forward Drew Timme during Monday’s game. The Huskies failed to deliver an upset to the No. 15 Gonzaga, allowing the Bulldogs to extend their home winning streak to 71 games. (Courtesy Gonzaga Athletics)](https://northernstar.info/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/4209E2EA-9B78-4A99-8685-DC3E2D5CA456-900x600.jpeg)
Offensive struggles prevent NIU upset of No. 15 Gonzaga
By Ethan Gonzales, Sports Editor
| December 13, 2022
![NIU sophomore guard Zarique Nutter attempts a layup at the beginning of the second half in NIUs non-conference matchup with Purdue University Northwest on Monday. Nutters layup attempt was successful, giving NIU its first score of the second half on its way to a 99-73 victory. (Mingda Wu | Northern Star)](https://northernstar.info/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/MG_6274-2-1-900x601.jpg)
Scoring success pushes Huskies past Pride
By Ethan Gonzales and Skyler Kisellus
| November 15, 2022
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