What conference does Northern Illinois Men's Basketball compete in?

Northern Illinois Huskies Men's Basketball competes in the Mid-American Conference conference at the NCAA D1-FBS level.

Where does Northern Illinois play men's basketball home games?

Northern Illinois Men's Basketball plays home games at NIU Convocation Center in DeKalb, IL.

Who is the head coach of Northern Illinois Men's Basketball?

The head coach of Northern Illinois Huskies Men's Basketball is Rashon Burno.

When was Northern Illinois Men's Basketball program established?

The establishment date for Northern Illinois Men's Basketball is not currently available.

NORTHERN ILLINOIS HUSKIES MEN'S BASKETBALL

Mid-American ConferenceD1-FBSwinter

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

Located in DeKalb, Illinois, Northern Illinois University fields a 16-player men's basketball roster that competes in the Mid-American Conference under coach Rashon Burno at the NIU Convocation Center. The Huskies enter the season with a 9-16 overall record, though their home court has proven significantly more favorable, where they hold a 6-4 record compared to just 3-12 away from DeKalb. In conference play, the team stands at 3-6 through their MAC slate, averaging 71.1 points per game while allowing opponents 76.2 points—a 5.1-point deficit that reflects their struggles to control offensive efficiency.

Burno's squad faces considerable challenges on the road, where their three wins against twelve losses suggests travel and away-game adversity have hampered the program's competitiveness this winter. Founded in 1895, Northern Illinois has built its athletic foundation across 15,649 students on campus, and basketball remains a central part of the university's Division I commitment. The Huskies' home-court advantage continues to be their most tangible asset, but consistent improvement in road performance and point differential will be essential as the MAC season progresses.

KEY FACTS

School	Northern Illinois University
Sport	Men's Basketball
Conference	Mid-American Conference
Division	D1-FBS
Location	DeKalb, Illinois
Venue	NIU Convocation Center
Head Coach	Rashon Burno

ROSTER (2025-26)

#	Name	Pos	Ht	Wt	Class
0	Gianni Cobb	G	6' 0"	150 lbs	Sophomore
2	Carlos Coronado	G	6' 3"	160 lbs	Freshman
25	Dylan Ducommun	G	6' 4"	-	Freshman
10	Jao Ituka	G	6' 1"	196 lbs	Junior
8	Ladji Kante	F	6' 7"	-	Freshman
3	Daemar Kelly	G	6' 5"	195 lbs	Junior
21	Max Laskey	G	6' 5"	195 lbs	Freshman
16	Isaiah Stewart	G	6' 6"	190 lbs	Freshman
4	JJ Taylor	F	6' 8"	196 lbs	Junior
15	Lataevyon Taylor	G	6' 0"	160 lbs	Sophomore
1	Makhai Valentine	G	6' 3"	190 lbs	Sophomore
6	Taj Walters	G	6' 5"	220 lbs	Freshman
7	Hassan Washington	F	6' 8"	240 lbs	Junior
11	Isaiah Washington	G	6' 5"	185 lbs	Freshman
23	Jaylen Wharton	F	6' 9"	200 lbs	Junior
96	Gustav Winther	F	6' 10"	-	Freshman

SEASON RECORD

9-21

Overall

6-7

Home

3-14

Away

3-11

Conference

69.5 PPG / 77.8 Opp PPG

SCHEDULE (2025-26)

Date	Opponent	H/A	Result	Venue
Nov 4	UL Monroe Warhawks	Home	W 102-82	NIU Convocation Center
Nov 8	Wisconsin Badgers	Away	L 72-97	Kohl Center
Nov 11	Grand Canyon Lopes	Away	L 59-88	Global Credit Union Arena
Nov 14	Benedictine (IL) Eagles	Home	W 117-62	NIU Convocation Center
Nov 19	Northern Iowa Panthers	Away	L 57-70	McLeod Center
Nov 22	Loyola Chicago Ramblers	Away	W 76-59	Gentile Arena
Nov 26	Austin Peay Governors	Away	L 59-77	F&M Bank Arena
Nov 29	Bellarmine Knights	Home	--	NIU Convocation Center
Dec 3	Lindenwood Lions	Home	L 64-99	NIU Convocation Center
Dec 7	Bradley Braves	Away	L 55-84	Carver Arena
Dec 13	Elon Phoenix	Away	L 79-85	Schar Center
Dec 17	East West Phantoms	Home	W 112-64	NIU Convocation Center
Dec 20	Central Michigan Chippewas	Home	W 74-73	NIU Convocation Center
Dec 31	Buffalo Bulls	Home	L 67-81	NIU Convocation Center
Jan 3	Kent State Golden Flashes	Away	L 73-77	M.A.C. Center
Jan 7	Toledo Rockets	Home	L 61-75	NIU Convocation Center
Jan 13	Eastern Michigan Eagles	Away	L 59-77	Gervin GameAbove Center
Jan 17	Massachusetts Minutemen	Home	W 70-68	NIU Convocation Center
Jan 21	Ohio Bobcats	Away	L 77-80	Convocation Center (OH)
Jan 24	Ball State Cardinals	Away	L 53-58	Worthen Arena
Jan 28	Western Michigan Broncos	Home	W 85-65	NIU Convocation Center
Jan 31	Miami (OH) RedHawks	Away	L 61-85	Millett Hall
Feb 7	Georgia State Panthers	Away	W 75-74	GSU Convocation Center
Feb 12	Bowling Green Falcons	Home	L 52-68	NIU Convocation Center
Feb 14	Central Michigan Chippewas	Away	L 46-88	McGuirk Arena
Feb 17	Buffalo Bulls	Away	W 72-70	Alumni Arena
Feb 21	Ohio Bobcats	Home	L 66-74	NIU Convocation Center
Feb 25	Toledo Rockets	Away	L 69-79	Savage Arena
Feb 28	Ball State Cardinals	Home	L 43-79	NIU Convocation Center
Mar 4	Kent State Golden Flashes	Home	L 76-102	NIU Convocation Center
Mar 6	Akron Zips	Away	L 55-94	James A. Rhodes Arena

ANALYTICS

-8.3

Pt Diff

Streak

48.9%

SOS

#341

T-Rank

Barthag: 0.1589

#351

95.1

Adj O

#289

110.0

Adj D

Last 5: 0-5Last 10: 2-8Best W Streak: 2Worst L Streak: 5

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What conference does Northern Illinois Men's Basketball compete in?: Northern Illinois Huskies Men's Basketball competes in the Mid-American Conference conference at the NCAA D1-FBS level.
Where does Northern Illinois play men's basketball home games?: Northern Illinois Men's Basketball plays home games at NIU Convocation Center in DeKalb, IL.
Who is the head coach of Northern Illinois Men's Basketball?: The head coach of Northern Illinois Huskies Men's Basketball is Rashon Burno.
When was Northern Illinois Men's Basketball program established?: The establishment date for Northern Illinois Men's Basketball is not currently available.