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Freshman Nate Rucker (12) has given NIU a solid presence on the inside this season.

Rucker runs with the Dog Pack

By Andrew Singer | February 3, 2011

Nate Rucker is the dog. A freshman from Memphis, Tenn., Rucker has quickly established himself on the NIU men's basketball team. Averaging 7.6 points and five rebounds a game, the Huskies' starting center has shown throughout the season that his bite...