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1 SCHEDULE Day Date Opponent Time/Result Tues. Nov. 14 Green Bay (ESPN3) W, Thurs. Nov. 16 St. Francis (Ill.) W, Gulf Coast Showcase (Estero, Fla.) Mon Nov. 20 vs. Penn (FloHoops.com) L, Tues. Nov. 21 vs. Florida Atlantic (FloHoops.com) L, Wed. Nov. 22 vs. Manhattan (FloHoops.com) W, Sun. Nov. 26 Rockford W, Wed. Nov. 29 Milwaukee (ESPN3) L, Sat. Dec. 2 at Chicago State (WAC Digital Net) W, Mon. Dec. 4 at Iowa State (ESPNU) L, Sat. Dec. 9 Central Connecticut St. (ESPN3) W, Mon. Dec. 18 at Marquette (FS1) L, Thurs. Dec. 21 UIC (ESPN3) W, Fri. Dec. 29 at Iowa (BTN Plus) L, Tues. Jan. 2 Kent State* (ESPN3) W, Sat. Jan. 6 at Ohio* (ESPN3) L, Tues. Jan. 9 at Bowling Green* (ESPN3) L, Sat. Jan. 13 Eastern Michigan* (ESPN3) W, Tues. Jan. 16 at Buffalo* (ESPN3) L, Sat. Jan. 20 at Akron* (ESPN3) L, Tues. Jan. 23 Bowling Green* (ESPN3) W, Sat. Jan. 27 at Western Michigan* (ESPN3) L, Tues. Jan. 30 at Central Michigan* (ESPN3) L, Sat. Feb. 3 Miami (Ohio) (ESPN3) L, Tues. Feb. 6 at Toledo* (ESPN3) L, Sat. Feb. 10 Buffalo* (ESPN3) W, (ot) Tues. Feb. 13 Central Michigan* (ESPN3) 7 p.m. Sat. Feb. 17 Western Michigan* (ESPN3) 3:30 p.m. Tues. Feb. 20 at Ball State* (ESPN3) 6 p.m. Sat. Feb. 24 at Eastern Michigan* (ESPN3) 11 a.m. Tues. Feb. 27 Toledo* (ESPN3) 7 p.m. Fri. March 2 Ball State* (ESPN3) 7 p.m. Central Michigan (15-10, 4-8 MAC) at NIU (11-14, 4-8 MAC) Date / Time: Tuesday, February 13, p.m. CT Site: NIU Convocation Center DeKalb, Ill. TV: ESPN3 Radio: WLBK 1360-AM, 98.9-FM (DeKalb), WIND 560-AM (Chicago) Live Stats: NIUHuskies.com All-time Series: NIU leads All-time Series: Jan. 30, 2018 CMU HUSKIE QUICK HITS Eugene German was named the MAC West Division Player of the Week on Feb. 12, following his performances against Toledo and Buffalo. German averaged 29 points and seven rebounds per game against the top-two teams in the MAC. NIU snapped a 13-game losing streak against Buffalo on Saturday as the Huskies knocked off the Bulls in overtime, Eugene German scored a game-high 28 points, including the game-winning basket with four seconds left in overtime. Levi Bradley added 22 points against the Bulls and Justin Thomas scored a career-high 17. The victory over Buffalo was NIU s first overtime game of the season and the Huskies improved to 9-6 all-time in overtime games under Mark Montgomery. Eugene German leads the MAC in scoring averaging 20.0 points per game. German s mark ranks 42nd in the country. German has scored in double figures in all 25 games and has plus point performances. Levi Bradley ranks second on the team, and 17th in the MAC, averaging 14.6 points per game. Bradley is shooting 83.5 percent (86-of-103) from the free-throw line, fourth-best in the MAC. NIU is at home since Feb. 12, 2014, including a 9-2 mark at home this season. NIU is averaging just 11.4 turnovers per game, the second-best mark in the MAC and 38th nationally. NIU s +1.8 turnover margin is tied for second in the MAC and ranks 64th nationally. NIU PROBABLE STARTERS Mid-American Conference Tournament Mon. March 5 First Round (campus sites) Thurs. March 8 Quarterfinals (Cleveland, Ohio) Fri. March 9 Semifinals (Cleveland, Ohio) Sat. March 11 Final (Cleveland, Ohio) G 2 FR Gairges Daow F 4 JR Lacey James G 5 SO Justin Thomas G 10 SO Eugene German W 42 JR Levi Bradley Home games in bold, all times central * - denotes Mid-American Conference game PPG RPG FT% PPG RPG FT% PPG RPG PT% PPG RPG FG% PPG RPG FT% Follow NIU Athletics and NIU Men s Basketball on @NIUscores Like NIU Huskies YouTube.com/NIUHuskiesdotcom Instagram.com/NIUMensBasketball Instagram.com/NIUHuskies Up Next: Sat., Feb. 17, 2018 Western Michigan DeKalb, Ill. 3:30 p.m. ESPN3 THE HUSKIE BENCH NO. NAME POS HT. CL. PPG RPG OTHER 0 Dante Thorpe G 6-4 Jr FG% 3 Marlo Brown G 6-5 Fr. 11 Noah McCarty F 6-7 So FG% 12 Anastasios Demogerontas W 6-7 Jr FG% 15 Jaylen Key F 6-8 Jr. 20 Caleb Oehlberg G 6-0 So. 22 Rod Henry-Hayes G 6-4 Fr PT% 25 Brennan Woods F 6-4 Fr GP 32 Andrew Zelis C 7-0 5th Sr GP 33 Owen Hamilton C 7-0 Fr FG% 55 Brandon Danowski G 5-11 Fr GP

2 NIU Huskies (11-14, 4-8 MAC) Head Coach: Mark Montgomery, Seventh Season (86-128) 0 Dante 2 Gairges 3 Marlo 4 Lacey 5 Justin 10 Eugene 11 Noah 12 Anastasios 15 Jaylen 20 Caleb 22 Rod 25 Brennen 32 Andrew 33 Owen 42 Levi 55 Brandon Thorpe G Junior Washington, D.C. Triton College Daow G Freshman Melbourne, Australia Victory Rock Academy Brown G Freshman Southfield, Mich. DME Academy James F Junior Grand Rapids, Mich. Rider Thomas G Sophomore Indianapolis, Ind. Pike German G Sophomore Gary, Ind. 21st Century Charter McCarty F Sophomore Rock Falls, Ill. Sterling Newman Demogerontas W Junior Orland Park, Ill. Moraine Valley CC Key F Junior Milwaukee, Wis. Homestead Oehlberg G Sophomore DeKalb, Ill. DeKalb Henry-Hayes G Freshman Zion, Ill. Zion-Benton Township Woods F Freshman Carpentersville, Ill. Harvest Christian Academy Zelis C Fifth Year Senior Wheaton, Ill. Kaskaskia College Hamilton C Freshman Prescott, Wis. Prescott Bradley W Junior Milwaukee, Wis. Pius XI Danowski G Freshman Wilmette, Ill. Loyola Academy PPG RPG APG FG% 3-PT% FT% Career Highs Pts: 21 (12/21/17) Reb: 9 (1/23/18) Ast: 6 (1/13/18) PPG RPG APG FG% 3-PT% FT% Career Highs Pts: 14 (1/20/18) Reb: 8 (12/18/17) Ast: 3 (1/9/18) PPG RPG APG FG% 3-PT% FT% Career Highs Pts: Reb: Ast: PPG RPG APG FG% 3-PT% FT% Career Highs Pts: 15 (1/23/18) Reb: 13 (11/14/17) Ast: 2 (4x) PPG RPG APG FG% 3-PT% FT% Career Highs Pts: 17 (2/10/18) Reb: 6 (12/11/16) Ast: 5 (twice) PPG RPG APG FG% 3-PT% FT% Career Highs Pts: 30 (2/6/18) Reb: 9 (11/14/17) Ast: 6 (12/2/17) PPG RPG APG FG% 3-PT% FT% Career Highs Pts: 10 (1/9/18) Reb: 7 (2/6/18) Ast: 3 (twice) PPG RPG APG FG% 3-PT% FT% Career Highs Pts: 15 (11/26/17) Reb: 6 (12/18/17) Ast: 3 (12/29/17) PPG RPG APG FG% 3-PT% FT% Career Highs Pts: 17 (11/14/16) Reb: 11 (1/7/17) Ast: 4 (12/22/15) PPG RPG APG FG% 3-PT% FT% Career Highs Pts: Reb: Ast: PPG RPG APG FG% 3-PT% FT% Career Highs Pts: 13 (12/2/17) Reb: 6 (11/26/17) Ast: 5 (11/26/17) PPG RPG APG FG% 3-PT% FT% Career Highs Pts: Reb: 1 (11/26/17) Ast: 1 (11/26/17) PPG RPG APG FG% 3-PT% FT% Career Highs Pts: 12 (12/22/15) Reb: 7 (12/22/15) Ast: 1 (5x) PPG RPG APG FG% 3-PT% FT% Career Highs Pts: 8 (11/26/17) Reb: 8 (11/26/17) Ast: 1 (3x) PPG RPG APG FG% 3-PT% FT% Career Highs Pts: 28 (11/14/17) Reb: 14 (twice) Ast: 4 (twice) PPG RPG APG FG% 3-PT% FT% Career Highs Pts: 4 (11/26/17) Reb: 1 (1/6/18) Ast: 1 (1/6/18) Notes: Four FGs shy of national mark, would rank 47th in nation in FG%... 30th in MAC in scoring First Team NJCAA Div. II AA at Triton College... Avg 20.1 pts, 4.5 reb and 2.6 asts last season at Triton... Scored 1,040 pts in 2 seasons at Triton. Notes: Avg. 5.7 ppg in the last seven, shooting 46.9%... Made his first career start against Central Conn. St. on Dec Averaged 12.7 pts, 4.2 asts and 3.8 rebs per game last season at Victory Rock Prep in Bradenton, Fla.... Born in South Sudan. Notes: Spent one postgraduate year at DME Academy in Daytona Beach, averaging 15.3 pts and 9.1 reb per game... Four-year letterwinner at Southfield (Mich.) Christian where he had 1,074 reb., fifth-most in MI history. Notes: Avg. 7.4 ppg in the last 9... Tied for 14th in the MAC in off. reb. in conf. games at 1.8 pg... Had a double-double in his NIU debut v. Green Bay (10 pts, 13 reb)... Sat out last season following transfer from Rider. Notes: Has a 2.2 assist-to-turnover ratio (48 ast, 22 TOs), has just 14 turnovers in the last 19 games... Shooting 47.4% (18-of-38) from three-point range since Nov Ranked 11th in MAC in steals (1.2 pg). Notes: MAC leader in scoring, 42nd in nation, 11th among underclassmen... Scored in dbl fig in 33-of-34 dating back to last season, including all 25 this yr... Preseason All-MAC West honoree... A MAC All-Freshman Team honoree. Notes: Shooting 46.8 percent from the field in MAC play... Avg. 4.8 pts and 4.4 reb in league play... Played a career-best 26 min v. Manhattan (11/22), had a offensive reb on final possession that led to winner. Notes: Scored in double figures four times this season... Avg pts, 6.8 reb and 3.2 ast per game as a sophomore last season at Moraine Valley CC... Named to 2017 NJCAA All-Region IV First Team. Notes: Will redshirt the season due to offseason shoulder surgery... Ranked 14th in the MAC in field goal percentage last season (48.8%)... Shot 46.4 percent from three-point range a season ago. Notes: Began the season as a student manager, elevated to the roster in early January... Two-year varsity letterwinner at DeKalb High School. Notes: Shooting 54.8%, including 45.5% from three since Nov Averaged 21.3 pts, 6.0 ast and 5.2 reb per game as a senior at Zion-Benton Township... Named to the IBCA 3A/4A All-State Fourth Team. Notes: Averaged 19.7 pts and 10.0 rebounds per game as a senior at Harvest Christian Academy... Earned Illinois AP Class 1A Honorable Mention recognition. Notes: Missed the season with a torn ACL... Appeared in 27 games at NIU in , shooting 53.3 percent... Began his college career at Stetson before transfering to Kaskaskia College. Notes: Had seven pts and six reb at Iowa (Dec. 29) in career-high 21 mins... Averaged 25.1 pts, 12.3 reb and 3.2 blocks per game as a senior at Prescott (Wis.) HS... Named to the WBCA Division 3 All-State Team. Notes: 17th in MAC in scoring and 4th in FT%... Has not missed a game in his career, 91-straight... A career 80 free throw shooter, ranks sixth all-time in NIU history... Scored in double figures 22 times this season, 6 20-plus games. Notes: Spent last season as a postgraduate at Gateway Sports Academy in Granite City, Ill., avg. 17 ppg and 4 apg... Earned Chicago Catholic League North Division All-Conference honors at Loyola Academy.

3 ABOUT CENTRAL MICHIGAN The Chippewas bring a overall record, 4-8 in Mid-American Conference play, to DeKalb after falling at Akron on Saturday, Four players score in double figures for Central Michigan, led by 15.1 points per game from Shawn Roundtree. Cecil Williams adds 15.0 points per contest, David DiLeo is averaging 12.3 points, and a team-high 7.3 rebounds per game, while Kevin McKay chips in 10.0 points per contest. Central Michigan leads the MAC in free throw percentage, shooting 79.6 percent as a team. The Chippewas have attempted a league-high 721 three-point field goals, connecting at 33.6 percent. THE ALL-TIME SERIES WITH CMU NIU leads the all-time series against Central Michigan, 55-50, and the Huskies hold a advantage all-time in DeKalb. The Huskies have won four-straight home games against CMU, with the Chippewas last win in DeKalb coming on March 2, Five Huskies scored in double figures last season in DeKalb (Feb. 21, 2017), led by 18 points from Levi Bradley, as the Huskies topped the Chippewas, This will be the second meeting of the season between NIU and CMU. The Chippewas downed the Huskies, in Mt. Pleasant (Jan. 30, 2018). CMU went 17-of-41 from behind the three-point line in the first meeting, with Josh Kozinski connecting on eight triples for 24 points. Eugene German led NIU with 21 points. RUNNING WITH THE BULLS NIU claimed a overtime win over Buffalo on Saturday (Feb. 10) as Eugene German scored a game-high 28 points, including the game-winning basket with four seconds left in overtime. Levi Bradley added 22 points and Justin Thomas scored a career-high 17; Nick Perkins led Buffalo with 22 points. The Bulls led by as much as 13 with just over eight minutes to go until an 18-1 NIU run erased the deficit and moved the Huskies in front for the first time in the second half. The win snapped a 13-game losing streak to the Bulls as NIU defeated Buffalo for the first time since Jan. 7, NIU shot 82.8 percent (24-of-29) from the free-throw line against Buffalo while the Bulls were just 11-of-26 (42.3 percent) from the charity stripe. The victory over Buffalo was NIU s first overtime game of the season and the Huskies improved to 9-6 all-time in overtime games under Mark Montgomery. GERMAN NAMED MAC WEST PLAYER OF THE WEEK Eugene German was named the Mid-American Conference West Division Player of the Week on Feb. 12, following his performances against Toledo and Buffalo. German averaged 29 points and seven rebounds per game against the top-two teams in the MAC. Against Buffalo (Feb. 10), German scored a game-high 28 points and grabbed a team-best seven The Series Against CMU Overall: Home (in DeKalb): Road: Current Streak: 1, Central Michigan Montgomery v. the Chippewas Date Result Site Jan. 14, 2012 W, DeKalb Feb. 26, 2012 L, Mt. Pleasant Jan. 23, 2013 W, Mt. Pleasant Mar. 2, 2013 L, DeKalb Feb. 12, 2014 W, DeKalb Feb. 23, 2014 L, Mt. Pleasant Feb. 18, 2015 L, Mt. Pleasant Feb. 28, 2015 W, DeKalb Jan. 19, 2016 W, DeKalb Feb. 23, 2016 L, Mt. Pleasant Jan. 7, 2017 W, DeKalb Feb. 21, 2017 W, Mt. Pleasant Jan. 30, 2018 L, Mt. Pleasant CURRENT HUSKIES AGAINST THE CHIPPEWAS LEVI BRADLEY PTS REB AST Jan. 19, 2016 at NIU Feb. 23, 2016 at CMU Jan. 7, 2017 at NIU Feb. 21, 2017 at CMU Jan. 30, 2018 at CMU GAIRGES DAOW PTS REB AST Jan. 30, 2018 at CMU EUGENE GERMAN PTS REB AST Jan. 7, 2017 at NIU Feb. 21, 2017 at CMU Jan. 30, 2018 at CMU ROD HENRY-HAYES PTS REB AST Jan. 30, 2018 at CMU LACEY JAMES PTS REB AST Jan. 30, 2018 at CMU JAYLEN KEY PTS REB AST Jan. 19, 2016 at NIU Feb. 23, 2016 at CMU Jan. 7, 2017 at NIU Feb. 21, 2017 at CMU Jan. 30, 2018 at CMU DNP NOAH McCARTY PTS REB AST Jan. 7, 2017 at NIU Feb. 21, 2017 at CMU Jan. 30, 2018 at CMU JUSTIN THOMAS PTS REB AST Jan. 7, 2017 at NIU Feb. 21, 2017 at CMU Jan. 30, 2018 at CMU DANTE THORPE PTS REB AST Jan. 30, 2018 at CMU ANDREW ZELIS PTS REB AST Jan. 19, 2016 at NIU DNP Feb. 23, 2016 at CMU Jan. 7, 2017 at NIU DNP Feb. 21, 2017 at CMU DNP Jan. 30, 2018 at CMU DNP NIU Quick Facts UNIVERSITY INFORMATION Name of School...Northern Illinois University Location...DeKalb, Ill. Founded Enrollment... 19,015 Nickname...Huskies Affiliation... NCAA Division I Conference...Mid-American (West Division) Colors...Cardinal and Black Arena... NIU Convocation Center (9,100) President...Dr. Lisa C. Freeman Assoc. VP/Athletic Director... Sean T. Frazier NIU BASKETBALL HISTORY First Year of Basketball All-time Record First Year of Division I Basketball All-time Division I Record Postseason Appearances...4 (1982, 1991, 1996, 2016) NCAA Appearances... 3 (1982, 1991, 1996) NCAA Tournament Appearances... 3 (1982, 91, 96) Record in the NCAA Tournament NCAA Tournament Games......March 12, 1982: L, v. Kansas State... March 8, 1991: L, v. St. John s... March 15, 1996: L, v. Texas Tech Vegas 16 Game March 28, 2016: L, 70-63, v. UC Santa Barbara MID-AMERICAN CONFERENCE HISTORY Seasons in the MAC ( , 1997-pres.) Record in the MAC Tournament MAC Tournament Titles...1 (1982) BASKETBALL STAFF Head Coach...Mark Montgomery Alma Mater...Michigan State, 2003 Career Record/Years /7th NIU Record/Years... Same Best Time to Reach Coach...Contact SID Associate Head Coach...Jon Borovich Alma Mater... Central Michigan, 2001 Assistant Coach... Lamar Chapman Alma Mater...Lane College, 1993 Assistant Coach...Brandon Watkins Alma Mater... Penn State, 2007 Director of Player Development... Chad Pecka Graduate Assistant...Chris MacMartin Athletic Trainer...Kelsey Cannon Basketball Sports Performance Coach... Jacob Ricketts TEAM INFORMATION Record overall (9-8 home, 6-9 road) MAC Record (T-4th MAC West) Starters Returning/Lost...2/3 Letterwinners Returning/Lost...6/5 NIU MEDIA RELATIONS Basketball Contact... Jeremy Reid Office Phone Cell Phone jreid1@niu.edu Mailing Address Convocation Center W. Lincoln Highway, DeKalb, IL 60115

4 CAREER TOTALS FOR CURRENT HUSKIES POINTS Levi Bradley Eugene German Jaylen Key Justin Thomas Dante Thorpe Lacey James (12 at Rider) Noah McCarty Gairges Daow Anastasios Demogerontas...96 Andrew Zelis...70 Rod Henry-Hayes...50 Owen Hamilton...40 Brandon Danowski... 4 Marlo Brown... 0 Brennen Woods... 0 rebounds to lead the Huskies to their first win over the Bulls since German scored the gamewinning basket with four seconds left to lift the Huskies to a overtime victory. Earlier in the week against Toledo (Feb. 6), German scored a career-high 30 points, grabbed seven rebounds and dished out four assists as the Huskies pushed MAC West leading Toledo to the wire before falling, This is the first MAC Player of the Week honor for German and the first for a Huskie since Travon Baker collected the weekly award on Jan. 25, Huskie Career Double-Doubles Levi Bradley (6) Jan. 2, 2016, Judson pts, 10 reb March 7, 2016, Western Michigan pts, 12 reb Dec. 20, 2016, at South Florida pts, 10 reb Jan. 3, 2017, at Miami pts, 14 reb Dec. 21, 2017, UIC pts, 10 reb Jan. 2, 2018, Kent State...25 pts, 14 pts Jaylen Key (3) Feb. 2, 2016, Buffalo pts, 10 reb Nov. 11, 2016, Indiana State pts, 10 reb Jan. 7, 2017, Central Michigan pts, 11 reb Lacey James (1) Nov. 14, 2017, Green Bay pts, 13 reb REBOUNDS Levi Bradley Jaylen Key Eugene German Noah McCarty Lacey James (13 at Rider) Justin Thomas Gairges Daow...99 Dante Thorpe...79 Andrew Zelis...69 Anastasios Demogerontas...50 Owen Hamilton...26 Rod Henry-Hayes...16 Brennen Woods... 1 Brandon Danowski... 1 Marlo Brown... 0 ASSISTS Justin Thomas...85 Eugene German...72 Levi Bradley...62 Dante Thorpe...48 Jaylen Key...44 Gairges Daow...21 Noah McCarty...21 Anastasios Demogerontas...18 Lacey James...15 Rod Henry-Hayes...12 Andrew Zelis... 5 Owen Hamilton... 3 Brennen Woods... 1 Brandon Danowski... 1 Marlo Brown... 0 STEALS Justin Thomas...63 Levi Bradley...50 Eugene German...33 Jaylen Key...31 Dante Thorpe...21 Lacey James (2 at Rider)...19 Noah McCarty...14 Gairges Daow...14 Anastasios Demogerontas...13 Owen Hamilton... 5 Rod Henry-Hayes... 4 Andrew Zelis... 2 Marlo Brown... 0 Brandon Danowski... 0 Brennen Woods... 0 BLOCKS (TOP FIVE ONLY) Jaylen Key...27 Levi Bradley...23 Andrew Zelis...16 Noah McCarty...15 Lacey James (3 at Rider)... 8 THE BIG THREE Prior to Feb. 10 when Dante Thorpe missed the Buffalo game due to injury, NIU s Big Three of Levi Bradley, Eugene German and Dante Thorpe had combined to average 45.3 points per game, 61.4 percent of NIU s scoring. In conference play, they had been averaging 45.6 points per game, 64.4 percent of NIU s scoring. The trio had also combined for 12.3 rebounds per game and 4.7 assists per contest. For the season, Bradley, German and Thorpe are shooting a combined 48.2 percent (426-of- 883) from the field. The group has combined to take 60 percent of NIU s field goal attempts. Only twice this season has a player other than Bradley, German or Thorpe led the Huskies in scoring. Anastasios Demogerontas scored a game-high 12 against St. Francis (Ill.) (Nov. 16) and Justin Thomas scored a team-high 14 against Miami (Ohio) (Feb. 3). Bradley (6), German (13) and Thorpe (1) have combined for 20, 20-plus point performances this season, no other Huskie has scored 20 points in a game this season. While the combination of Bradley, German and Thorpe have led the way offensively, six other Huskies have scored in double figures this season. Justin Thomas has eight double-figure games, including a career-high 17 against Buffalo (Feb. 10). Thomas is also shooting 42.6 percent from three-point range for the season. Demogerontas has reached double figures four times and is shooting 48 percent from the field this season. Gairges Daow has also scored in double figures three times, including a career-best 14 points at Akron (Jan. 20). Rod Henry-Hayes has scored in double figures twice, including a career-best 13 at Chicago State (Dec. 2). Lacey James has two double-figure scoring games, including a career-high of 15 points against Bowling Green (Jan. 23). Noah McCarty has scored in double figures once as he posted a career-best 10 points at Bowling Green (Jan. 9). NEXT MAN UP With Dante Thorpe missing the Buffalo game (Feb. 10), Justin Thomas stepped into Thorpe s role in the starting lineup and delivered, scoring a career-high 17 points to go along with a season-best five rebounds and four assists. Thomas played a career-high 42 minutes in the overtime win. NIU s sixth man for most of the season, Thomas has averaged 25.8 minutes per game. Thomas has a 2.2 assist-to-turnover ratio, which would rank third in the MAC in assist-toturnover ratio, but does not have enough assists to qualify. Thomas is also shooting 42.6 percent from three-point range (20-of-47), which would rank fourth in the MAC if he had enough three-point makes to qualify. Thomas is 18-of-38 (47.4 percent) from beyond the arc since Nov. 26. Thomas has improved his threepoint shooting dramatically from a season ago when he made just one of 17 tries (5.9 percent) from beyond the arc. Thomas currently ranks 11th in the MAC with 1.2 steals per game. Last season, Thomas averaged 1.3 steals per contest and tied for 12th in the league. Thomas attended Pike High School in Indianapolis, a school Overtime Games Under Mark Montgomery Date Opponent Result Dec. 7, 2012 at Milwaukee L, (ot) Jan. 15, 2014 Kent State L, (ot) Feb. 1, 2014 at Ball State W, (ot) Feb. 20, 2014 Eastern Michigan W, (2ot) Mar. 10, 2014 Bowling Green W, (ot) Dec. 19, 2014 at Dartmouth L, (ot) Jan. 2, 2015 UC Riverside W, (ot) Mar. 6, 2015 at Ball State W, (ot) Dec. 19, 2015 Florida International W, (2ot) Nov. 11, 2016 Indiana State W, (ot) Nov. 25, 2016 Elon L, (2ot) Jan. 10, 2017 at Kent State W, (ot) Feb. 14, 2017 Ball State L, (ot) Feb. 18, 2017 Toledo L, (ot) Feb. 10, 2018 Buffalo W, (ot)

5 that has produced many notable basketball players, including a pair of current NBA players: Courtney Lee (New York Knicks) and Jeff Teague (Minnesota Timberwolves). THE MAC S LEADING SCORER Eugene German leads the MAC in scoring averaging 20.0 points per game. German s mark ranks 42nd in the country. The sophomore from Gary, Ind., set a new career-high with 30 points at Toledo (Feb. 6) and has plus point games this season. German s 20.0 points per game is tied for 11th in the country among underclassmen (freshmen and sophomores), in a group that includes Trae Young (Oklahoma), Markus Howard (Marquette), Marvin Bagley III (Duke) and Shamorie Ponds (St. John s). NIU IN THE RANKINGS (AS OF FEB. 12) ALL MAC NAT L MAC MAC GMS RANK RANK GMS RANK Scoring Offense Scoring Defense Scoring Margin Free Throw Percentage Field Goal Percentage Field Goal Defense Point Field Goal Percentage Point Field Goal Defense Rebounding Offense T-11 Rebounding Defense Rebounding Margin Blocks Per Game Assists Per Game Steals Per Game 6.7 T Turnovers Per Game Turnovers Forced Per Game Turnover Margin Assist/Turnover Ratio Offensive Rebounds 9.8 T Defensive Rebounds 24.8 T Defensive Rebound Percentage Offensive Rebound Percentage Point Field Goals Made German has scored 500 points during his sophomore season and is five points away from breaking into the top-four highest scoring seasons by a sophomore in program history. Donnell Thomas is currently fourth with 505 in Allen Rayhorn has the highest scoring season by a sophomore in program history with 578 points in In conference play, German is second in the MAC in scoring at 20.2 points per game, he also ranks tied for ninth in free throw percentage (79.2 percent) and tied for fifth in three-point field goals per game (2.2). German has scored in double figures in all 25 games this season, the only Huskie to do so. He has reached double figures 40 times in his career, including 33 of his last 34 games. German converted the game-winning layup with four seconds to play in NIU s overtime victory against Buffalo on Feb. 10. German finished the game with a game-high 28 points and a team-high seven rebounds. German passed the 500 career point plateau with his 26 points at Marquette (Dec. 18). German passed the 600 career point plateau with his 26 points against Eastern Michigan (Jan. 13). German passed the 700 career point plateau with his 21 points at Central Michigan (Jan. 30). German s 30 points at Toledo (Feb. 6) were the most points scored by a Huskie since Xavier Silas netted 34 against Kent State on Feb. 12, In addition to scoring 26 points, German also registered a career-high six assists against Chicago State (Dec. 2). In just 11 minutes of action against Bowling Green (Jan. 23), German scored 19 points on 7-of-7 shooting, including 5-of-5 from three-point range. German is the first Huskie to be perfect from beyond the arc in at least five attempts since Abdel Nader went 5-of-5 from three against Central Michigan on Jan. 14, Four players in school history have gone 6-of-6 from three, achieved last by Xavier Silas on Jan. 11, 2011 against Eastern Michigan. German has attempted 392 field goals this season, 30th-most in the country and the most of any player in the MAC. He also leads the MAC, and ranks 30th nationally, in field goals made with 186. Along with his scoring, German is also averaging 3.8 rebounds per game while averaging 1.8 assists per contest. In NIU s two-point win over Manhattan (Nov. 22), German blocked a three-point attempt in the final second to help preserve the win. It was German s first block of the season. LED BY LEVI Levi Bradley ranks second on the team, and 17th in the MAC, averaging 14.6 points per game. Bradley is shooting 83.5 percent (86-of-103) from the free-throw line, fourth-best in the MAC. Bradley poured in 22 points in NIU s overtime victory against Buffalo (Feb. 10). Bradley went 10-of-18 from the field and made two of NIU s three field goals in overtime. Bradley has scored 20-plus points six times in his NIU career, all coming this season. Bradley went over the 800 career point plateau at Western Michigan (Jan. 27). Bradley went 14-of-14 from the free-throw line against Kent State (Jan. 2), the second-best singlegame performance in NIU history, behind only 15-of-15 by Xavier Silas on Jan. 9, 2010 against Ball State. Bradley is a career 80 percent free-throw shooter (180-of-225), which ranks sixth all-time in school history. Bradley also leads the Huskies in rebounding at 5.2 boards per contest. Bradley had his first double-double of the season, and fifth of his career, with 18 points and a seasonhigh 10 rebounds against UIC (Dec. 21). Bradley recorded his second double-double of the year in the conference opener against Kent State (Jan. 2) recording 25 points, tying a career-high with 14 rebounds while also tying a career-high with four assists. In the season opener against Green Bay (Nov. 14), Bradley fueled the Huskies to a 20-point victory as he poured in a career-high 28 points on 10-of-14 shooting and 7-of-7 from the free-throw line. COVERING THE HUSKIES PRACTICE AVAILABILITY NIU head coach Mark Montgomery and Huskie student-athletes are available for interviews prior to practice. Practices are typically held in the NIU Convocation Center, please contact Jeremy Reid in the NIU Athletic Media Relations office ( or jreid1@niu.edu) for exact times and locations. Practices are generally open to the media. HOME GAME COVERAGE For media wishing to cover a NIU home game please contact Jeremy Reid in the NIU Athletic Media Relations office ( or jreid1@niu.edu) to arrange credentials. POSTGAME AVAILABILITY The NIU locker room is closed to the media following games. For home games, Coach Montgomery and players will be available in the media room following post-game radio obligations. For remote coverage of road games, please make arrangements through Jeremy Reid prior to the game. INTERVIEWS For interviews outside of practice or postgame, please contact Jeremy Reid in the NIU Athletic Media Relations office ( or jreid1@ niu.edu). No interviews will be allowed the day of a game. Please submit your request at least 24 hours in advance. MID-MAJOR TOP 25 (FEB. 5) No. School Record Pts. Prev. 1. Saint Mary s (27) Gonzaga (3) New Mexico State Louisiana-Lafayette (1) East Tennessee State South Dakota South Dakota State Loyola Chicago Buffalo Vermont College of Charleston UC Santa Barbara Belmont Montana BYU Georgia State Murray State UNC Greensboro Bucknell Stephen F. Austin Northern Kentucky Wright State Penn NR 24. Furman Florida Gulf Coast NR OTHERS RECEIVING VOTES: Toledo 68, Grand Canyon 50, Utah Valley 43, Wagner 31, Albany 27, Wofford 22, Georgia Southern 18, Jacksonville State 16, Northeastern 15, Bradley 14, Seattle 14, Idaho 9, UNC Ashville 7, Rider 6, Lamar 5, Missouri State 4, North Carolina A&T 4, UC Davis 4, William & Mary 4, Nichols State 3, Southern Illinois 3, Iona 1, Weber State 1.

6 AP TOP 25 (FEB. 12) No. School Record Pts. 1 Virginia (30) ,557 2 Michigan State (21) ,527 3 Villanova (9) ,518 4 Xavier (5) ,465 5 Cincinnati ,359 6 Purdue ,269 7 Texas Tech ,258 8 Ohio State ,094 9 Gonzaga , Auburn , Clemson Duke Kansas North Carolina Saint Mary s Rhode Island Arizona Tennessee Wichita State West Virginia Texas A&M Michigan Oklahoma Nevada Arizona State OTHERS RECEIVING VOTES: New Mexico State 66, Florida 48, Creighton 44, Butler 43, Virginia Tech 29, Middle Tennessee 26, Alabama 22, Houston 16, Nebraska 15, Missouri 14, Miami 10, Kentucky 8, TCU 8, East Tennessee State 5, Oklahoma State 4, St. Bonaventure 3, Louisville 2, Florida State 1, Vermont 1. USA TODAY COACHES TOP 25 (FEB. 12) No. School Record Pts. 1 Michigan State (17) Villanova (8) Virginia (5) Xavier (1) Cincinnati (1) Texas Tech Purdue Gonzaga Ohio State Duke Auburn Clemson Kansas Rhode Island Saint Mary s North Carolina Tennessee Wichita State Arizona West Virginia Michigan Arizona State Oklahoma Nevada Creighton OTHERS RECEIVING VOTES: Florida 57, Texas A&M 51, Middle Tennessee 32, New Mexico State 30, Houston 25, Miami 23, Butler 20, Nebraska 18, Virginia Tech 17, Alabama 6, UCLA 6, Loyola-Chicago 6, Louisville 5, Kentucky 4, Seton Hall 3, TCU 2, East Tennessee State 1 Against Manhattan (Nov. 22), Bradley scored a team-high 22 points, including a floater in the lane with 15 seconds left to break at tie and help lead NIU to the win. Bradley has scored in double figures in 22-of-25 games this season and 48 times in his career, the most of any current Huskie. Bradley is averaging 17.7 points per game in Huskie victories this season, shooting 48.6 percent (68-of- 140) from the field and 38.7 percent (12-of-31) from three. In losses, Bradley is averaging just 12.2 points per game, shooting 40.1 percent (61-of-152) from the field and 21.7 percent (10-of-46) from three. NIU is 6-2 this season when Bradley scored 15 points or more. Bradley has not missed a game in his NIU career, playing in 91-straight. With Jaylen Key currently on the sidelines due to injury, Bradley is the only active Huskie with more than one year of Division I experience prior to this season. THE SHARP-SHOOTING NEWCOMER Dante Thorpe is the third Huskie scoring in double figures at 11.7 points per contest, which ranks 30th in the MAC. Thorpe is shooting a team-best 55.8 percent from the field, seventh-best in the MAC and the best by a guard in the conference. Thorpe s 55.8 percent from the field would rank 47th nationally, but he is four field goals shy of meeting the national standard. That mark would rank third nationally among guards behind: Melvin Frazier of Tulane (58.9 percent) and Terance Mann of Florida State (57.6 percent). Thorpe scored a career-high 21 points against UIC (Dec. 21), going 7-of-11 from the field while also recording a career-best seven rebounds and three assists. Thorpe s previous career-high was 19 points at Iowa State (Dec. 4), where he went 8-of-12 from the floor, including 2-of-2 from behind the three-point line. Thorpe nearly recorded his first career double-double against Bowling Green (Jan. 23) as he scored 12 points and grabbed nine rebounds. In addition to his scoring, Thorpe is adding 3.4 rebounds per game, a team-high 2.1 assists per contest and nearly a steal per game. Thorpe has seven multi-steal games, including three of the last four games, and had a season-high three against Rockford (Nov. 26). Against Manhattan (Nov. 22), his one steal came in the final minute and led to the possession in which Levi Bradley scored the game-winning basket. Thorpe also has seven blocks this season, three of which came against Rockford (Nov. 26). VALUING THE ROCK NIU is averaging just 11.4 turnovers per game, the second-best mark in the MAC (behind only Western Michigan s 10.8) and 38th nationally. The Huskies have had single-digit turnovers six times this season (6 v. Toledo, 7 v. Bowling Green, 7 v. Miami (Ohio), 8 v. Penn, 9 at Chicago State and v. UIC). Along with not committing turnovers, the Huskies are forcing 13.3 turnovers per game by their opponents. NIU s +1.8 turnover margin is tied for second in the MAC and ranks 64th nationally. NIU has improved its turnovers per game mark from 13.4 last season, which ranked ninth in the MAC and 222nd nationally. HOME SWEET HOME NIU is at home since Feb. 12, 2014, including a 9-2 mark at home this season. The Huskies set a new mark for the longest home win streak in school history as they won 15-straight home games from Feb. 28, 2015 against Central Michigan through Jan. 22, 2016 against Toledo. Under head coach Mark Montgomery, NIU also had an 11-game home winning streak from Feb. 12, 2014 (Central Michigan) through Jan. 2, 2015 (UC Riverside) which tied the then school home winning streak record. NIU will play 15 home games during the season. A SECOND HALF SPARK Over the last six contests, the NIU offense has produced spectacular numbers in the second half of games. Since Jan. 23 against Bowling Green, the Huskies are averaging 46.3 points per game in the second half, shooting 58 percent (105-of-181), including 48.1 percent (25-of-52) from three and 78.2 percent (43-of-55) from the free-throw line. Eugene German is averaging 12.3 points in the second half of the last six while Levi Bradley is averaging 10.0 points. No Huskie is shooting less than 52 percent from the field in the second half of the last six games. Among players with at least 15 field goal attempts: Dante Thorpe is shooting 66.7 percent (12-of-18), Lacey James is shooting 60 percent (9-of-15), Justin Thomas is shooting 56.3 percent (9-of-16), Noah McCarty is shooting 56.3 percent (9-of-16), Eugene German is shooting 55.6 percent (30-of-54) and Levi Bradley is shooting 52.4 percent (22-of-42). Eugene German is shooting 48 percent (12-of-25) from three-point range in the second half of the last six games. TRENDING HUSKIES Over the last nine games, Lacey James is averaging 7.4 points per game, shooting 46.2 percent (24-of- 52) from the field. James is tied for 14th in league action with 1.8 offensive rebounds per game. Gairges Daow is averaging 5.7 points per game over the last seven games, shooting 46.9 percent (15-of-32) from the field. Noah McCarty is shooting 46.8 percent (22-of-47) from the field in MAC play, averaging 4.8 points and 4.4 rebounds per game. Since Nov. 26, Rod Henry-Hayes is shooting 54.8 percent (17-of-31) from the field, including 45.5 percent (10-of-22) from three.

7 ODDS AND ENDS NIU is 9-1 when holding its opponents under 70 points and 2-13 when opponents reach the 70-point mark. Since the season, NIU is when holding its opponents below 70 points. The team with the better shooting percentage has won 19-of-25 games this season, with the lone exceptions being Dec. 21 against UIC, Jan. 9 at Bowling Green, Jan. 13 against Eastern Michigan, Jan. 30 at Central Michigan, Feb. 6 at Toledo and Feb. 10 against Buffalo. NIU s opponents are averaging 35.2 points per game in the first half of games this season, shooting 44.4 percent (331-of-745) from the field, including 32.9 percent (105-of-319) from three. In the second half of games, those numbers increase to 39.6 points, shooting 48.1 percent (344-of-715) and 41.4 percent (115-of-278) from three. A NEAR PERFECT HALF NIU shot 75.9 percent (22-of-29) in the second half against Bowling Green (Jan. 23) as the Huskies downed the Falcons, To put it into context, NIU s 22-of-29 nearly equals Villanova s 22-of-28 shooting against Georgetown in the 1985 National Championship game, a performance that is commonly known as The Perfect Game. NIU s Offensive Efficiency against Bowling Green was for the game, a school-record since KenPom started tracking such numbers in the season. Offensive Efficiency measures the number of points scored per 100 possessions. NIU scored a season-high 58 points in the second half against Bowling Green, NIU s highest single half total since scoring 59 against St. Joseph s (Ind.) on Nov. 24, The last time the Huskies scored more than 58 in a half against a Division I foe came on Dec. 14, 2008, when NIU scored 62 in the second half of a loss at Arkansas-Little Rock. NIU s 31-point victory is its largest margin of victory in a conference game since beating Buffalo by 31 points, 83-52, on Dec. 18, The last time NIU beat a conference foe by more than 31 came on Jan. 29, 1998, when the Huskies beat Ohio by 38 points, NIU s 61.3 percent (38-of-62) shooing from the field in the game is the best single-game performance by the Huskies since shooting 62.8 percent (27-of-43) in a win over Eastern Michigan on Jan. 20, NIU s 93 points scored are the most for the Huskies against a MAC opponent since defeating Eastern Michigan, 94-61, on Feb. 26, NIU has not had a half in which it has shot 75.9 percent, or better, since at least Research continues to determine when, or if, the Huskies last reached that mark. NIU has shot 70 percent in a half once during Mark Montgomery s tenure, the second half against Ball State on Feb. 10, 2015 (14-of-20) in a victory. The last time NIU shot better than 70 percent in a half was the first half against Toledo on Jan. 21, 2007 when it shot 73.3 percent (11-of-15) in a loss. WHAT HAPPENED IN THE NON-CONFERENCE NIU went 7-6 in non-conference play, including a 5-1 mark at home. The Huskies finished the nonconference portion of the schedule with a winning record for the fourth consecutive season. THE LAST MEETING The Huskies led the MAC in turnovers per game in the non-conference, committing just 11.8 per contest, as well as turnover margin at NIU also ranked second in the league in field goal percentage (.463) in pre-conference action. Eugene German led the MAC in scoring in non-conference play, averaging 19.8 points per game, scoring in double figures in all 13 contests for the Huskies. The Huskies opened the season with a 20-point victory over Green Bay (85-65), snapping a 12-game losing streak to the Phoenix. Levi Bradley had a career-high 28 points while Lacey James had his first career double-double (10 points, 13 rebounds). NIU finished seventh at the Gulf Coast Showcase as the Huskies went 1-2, falling to Penn (93-80) and Florida Atlantic (77-67) before finishing with a victory over Manhattan (70-68). Eugene German averaged a team-high 18.7 points per game at the Gulf Coast Showcase, Levi Bradley averaged 16.3 points per contest and went 16-of-16 from the free-throw line, Bradley also led NIU in rebounding at 5.3 boards per game. Dante Thorpe also scored in double figures in the tournament at 10.7 points per contest. A floater in the lane from Levi Bradley with 15 seconds left and a block from Eugene German in the final second helped lead NIU to a win over Manhattan in the final game of the tournament. NIU won its first road game of the year at Chicago State, Eugene German scored a then career-high 26 points and the Huskies made a season-high 11 triples against the Cougars. Two days after downing Chicago State, NIU led Iowa State at halftime, 38-36, before falling to the Cyclones, Eugene German set a new career-high with 28 points, Dante Thorpe added a then career-best 19 points. The Huskies led wire-to-wire against Central Connecticut State en route to a victory. Gairges Daow made his first career start against the Blue Devils. NIU led Marquette by one with 13:23 to play before a 16-6 run helped the Golden Eagles to a win. NIU and UIC traded leads 12 times, and were tied on seven occasions, before the Huskies took control in the final 10 minutes to win, Dante Thorpe led NIU with a career-high 21 points. EUGENE GERMAN NAMED TO PRESEASON ALL-MAC WEST TEAM Sophomore Eugene German was named to the Preseason All-MAC West Team announced by the conference office on Oct. 26. The Gary, Ind., native averaged 9.0 points per game a season ago, shooting 47.2 percent from the field. German s numbers increased in conference play as he averaged 11.7 points per contest, thirdbest among league rookies, shot 49.4 percent and 70.4 percent from the free-throw line. German scored in double figures 15 times a season ago, including eight of the last nine games of the season. German is only one of two sophomores, along with Ohio s Jason Carter, to earn Preseason All-MAC honors. German is joined on the Preseason All-MAC West Team by: James Thompson IV (Eastern Michigan), Thomas Wilder (Western Michigan), Tayler Persons (Ball State) and Jaelan Sanford (Toledo). On the same day, the league office announced the conference preseason poll, where the Huskies were picked to finish fifth in the MAC West. NIU: 67 Central Michigan: 81 January 30, 2018 McGuirk Arena Mt. Pleasant, Mich. 0 Thorpe, D Daow, G James, L German, E Bradley, L Thomas, J McCarty, N Henry-Hayes, R TEAM TOTALS TOTAL FG%: 1st: nd: Game: PT FG%: 1st: nd: Game: FT%: 1st: nd: Game: No. Central Mich. FG 3FG FT O-D TOT F TP A TO B S MIN 2 Roundtree, S Kozinski, J DiLeo, D Williams, C Meyer, L Peppers, G Nwoko, I Smith, M McKay, K Beachler, M TEAM TOTALS TOTAL FG%: 1st: nd: Game: PT FG%: 1st: nd: Game: FT%: 1st: nd: Game: Technical Fouls: none Officials: Bart Wegenke, Tyler Kumpf, Brad Clauss Attendance: 1,820 NIU Central Michigan NIU Career Free Throw Percentage Leaders Rank No. Player Years Mike Brown Jerry Zielinski Randy Tucker Willie Hanson Xavier Silas Levi Bradley 2015-Present Carl Armato Donald Whiteside Larry Wyllie Allen Rayhorn Rodney Davis NIU Points by a Sophomore Rank No. Player Years Allen Rayhorn Jim Bradley Kenny Battle Donnell Thomas Eugene German

8 Western Michigan was chosen as the preseason favorite in the MAC West, followed by: Ball State, Toledo, Eastern Michigan, NIU and Central Michigan. In the MAC East, Buffalo is the preseason favorite, followed by Kent State, Ohio, Akron, Bowling Green and Miami. WHAT S BACK FOR THE HUSKIES NIU returns two starters and six letterwinners from a season ago. Jaylen Key started 25 games last season while Justin Thomas made 17 starts. Although Levi Bradley and Eugene German do not count as starters returning, each of them did start seven games a season ago. Jaylen Key has played in 66-straight games as a Huskie, including 51 starts. Key ranked 14th in the MAC in field goal percentage a season ago, shooting 48.8 percent (100-of-205) from the field. Key scored in double figures 14 times last season. Justin Thomas appeared in all 32 games during his freshman season, making 17 starts. The Indianapolis, Ind., native averaged 1.3 steals per game in league play, tied for 12th-best in the MAC and second among conference freshmen. Thomas averaged 17.0 minutes per game and shot 47 percent from the field. Eugene German averaged 11.7 points per game in league play, third-best among conference freshmen, on his way to earning MAC All-Freshman Team honors. German led the Huskies in scoring seven times and scored in double figures on 15 occasions, including eight of the last nine games. Levi Bradley has not missed a game in his NIU career, appearing in 66-straight, including eight starts. For his career, the Milwaukee native is averaging 7.7 points and 3.8 rebounds per game. Bradley is a career 77 percent free-throw shooter. The Huskies return 42.5 percent of their scoring from a season ago. NIU also returns 41.3 percent of its minutes, 34.3 percent of rebounds, 34.9 percent of assists, 36.3 percent of blocks and 32.3 percent of steals from the season. Also returning for the Huskies are a pair of low-post players who sat out last season. Lacey James did not play in following his transfer from Rider while Andrew Zelis missed last season with a torn ACL. A LOOK AT THE NEWCOMERS NIU has added eight new faces to the roster, including six scholarship players. Of the eight newcomers, two are junior college transfers while six come to DeKalb as freshmen. Junior Dante Thorpe was a 2017 First Team NJCAA Division II All-American after averaging 20.1 points per game at Triton College. Junior Anastasios Demogerontas was a 2017 NJCAA All-Region IV First Team honoree at Moraine Valley CC as he averaged 17.3 points and 6.8 rebounds per game. Freshman Owen Hamilton was named to the MAC All-Newcomer Team by Street & Smith s. Hamilton averaged 25.1 points, 12.3 rebounds and 3.2 blocks per game as a senior at Prescott High School in Wisconsin, leading his team to a 24-4 record and a state runner-up finish last season. Freshman Marlo Brown comes to NIU from DME Academy in Daytona Beach, Fla., where he spent one postgraduate year averaging 15.3 points and 9.1 rebounds per game. Brown was a four-year starter at Southfield Christian (Mich) before heading to Florida. Freshman Rod Henry-Hayes averaged 21.3 points, 6.0 assists and 5.2 rebounds per game as a senior at Zion-Benton Township High School. Born in South Sudan, freshman Gairges Daow averaged 12.7 points, 4.2 assists and 3.8 rebounds per game as a senior at Victory Rock Prep in Bradenton, Fla. DID YOU KNOW? NIU recorded 65 wins over the last four seasons, from through , the second-best four-year stretch in program history. STAFF ADDITIONS... The Huskies added a pair of new assistant coaches this year as Lamar Chapman and Brandon Watkins joined the NIU men s basketball staff. Watkins returns to head coach Mark Montgomery s staff as a full-time assistant coach after working as a graduate assistant with the Huskies from Last season, Watkins was the head coach at Morton College in Cicero, Ill., a member of the Illinois Skyway Collegiate Conference (NJCAA Division II). Watkins played collegiately at Penn State, where he was an All-Big Ten honorable mention selection in Chapman joins the Huskie staff from Stony Brook, where in his nine seasons he helped the Seawolves make seven postseason appearances. NIU will be Chapman s third stop in the MAC, having previously been an assistant at Central Michigan and Toledo. Chapman played collegiately at Lane College in Jackson, Tenn. HUSKIES ADD ONE FOR On Thursday, Nov. 9, NIU announced the signing of Justin Lee to a National Letter of Intent to join the Huskie men s basketball program for the season. Lee is a native of Lawrenceville, Ga., and attends Collins Hill High School, where last season he was a Georgia All-Region 6-AAAAAAA Second Team honoree and was named to the Georgia Athletic Coaches Association North Junior Boys All-Star Team. The 6-foot-8 Lee is ranked 175th in the Big Shots National Top 300 Player Rankings. Lee is also ranked as the 17th-best player in the State of Georgia by 247 Sports and his Collins Hill team was recently ranked No. 10 in the Georgia Class AAAAAAA Preseason State Rankings. As of Jan. 15, Lee was averaging 16.5 points, 6.3 rebounds and 3.1 assists per game during his senior year at Collins Hill, shooting 45.7 percent, 34.7 percent from three and 81 percent from the free-throw line. HUSKIES HIT RECORD HIGHS FOR APR AND GSR Released on Wednesday, Nov. 8, the NIU men s basketball program boasts its highest Graduation Success Rate (GSR) in program history at 88 percent. NIU s 88 percent GSR ranks third in the MAC and is 10 points above the national average for Division I men s basketball programs. Unlike the federal graduation rate, the GSR holds institutions accountable for transfer students and accounts for mid-year enrollees. Universities are not penalized for outgoing transfer students who leave in good academic standing, while incoming transfer students and midyear enrollees are included in the calculation. Announced in May, the NIU men s basketball team also earned its highest Academic Progress Rate (APR) in program history with a 966, recording the biggest single-year improvement of any NIU team with a 25-point jump from a year ago. The multi-year Academic Progress Rate, released annually for every NCAA Division I team, calculates eligibility and retention of every scholarship student-athlete each semester over the past four years YEAR IN REVIEW Finished the season with a overall record, 7-11 in the Mid-American Conference. The Huskies lost seven games by five points or less and also lost an additional two games in overtime that are not included in the seven. NIU finished second in the MAC in scoring defense, allowing just 70.7 points per game. In conference play, the Huskies ranked second in rebounding margin at NIU finished 45th nationally in turnovers forced as their opponents committed 14.9 turnovers per game. NIU recorded eight non-conference wins, its second-highest total since when the Huskies recorded 10. NIU scored 2,310 points, the third-highest single-season total in school history. The Huskies made 828 field goals, tied for the seventh-highest total in NIU history. NIU made 493 free throws, the sixth-best total in school history. The Huskies recorded 226 steals, tied for the sixth-most in school history.

9 NIU BASKETBALL ROSTER DANTE THORPE GAIRGES DAOW MARLO BROWN LACEY JAMES JUSTIN THOMAS EUGENE GERMAN 0 Junior Guard 2 Freshman Guard 3 Freshman Guard 4 Junior Forward 5 Sophomore Guard 10 Sophomore Guard NOAH McCARTY ANASTASIOS DEMOGERONTAS JAYLEN KEY ROD HENRY-HAYES BRENNEN WOODS ANDREW ZELIS 11 Sophomore Forward 12 Junior Wing 15 Junior Forward 22 Freshman Guard 25 Freshman Forward 32 Fifth-Yr Senior Center OWEN HAMILTON LEVI BRADLEY BRANDON DANOWSKI MARK MONTGOMERY 33 Freshman Center 42 Junior Wing 55 Freshman Guard Head Coach Seventh Season NIU HUSKIES No. Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Class Hometown (Last School) First Name Last Name 0 Dante Thorpe G Jr. Washington, D.C. (Friendship Academy/Triton College) common common 2 Gairges Daow G Fr. Melbourne, Australia (Victory Rock Academy) grr - giss dow 3 Marlo Brown G Fr. Southfield, Mich. (Southfield Christian/DME Academy) common common 4 Lacey James F Jr. Grand Rapids, Mich. (Wayland Union/Rider) common common 5 Justin Thomas G So. Indianapolis, Ind. (Pike) common common 10 Eugene German G So. Gary, Ind. (21st Century Charter) common common 11 Noah McCarty F So. Rock Falls, Ill. (Sterling Newman) common common 12 Anastasios Demogerontas W Jr. Orland Park, Ill. (Carl Sandburg/Moraine Valley CC) a-nas-ta-sios deemo - jer -on - tiss 15 Jaylen Key F Jr. Milwaukee, Wis. (Homestead) common common 20 Caleb Oehlberg G So. DeKalb, Ill. (DeKalb) common ole - burg 22 Rod Henry-Hayes G Fr. Zion, Ill. (Zion-Benton Township) common common 25 Brennen Woods F Fr. Carpentersville, Ill. (Harvest Christian Academy) common common 32 Andrew Zelis C th Wheaton, Ill. (Wheaton North/Kaskaskia College) common zell iss 33 Owen Hamilton C Fr. Prescott, Wis. (Prescott) common common 42 Levi Bradley W Jr. Milwaukee, Wis. (Pius XI) common common 55 Brandon Danowski G Fr. Wilmette, Ill. (Loyola Academy/Gateway Sports Academy) common dan - ow - ski Head Coach: Mark Montgomery Associate Head Coach: Jon Borovich Director of Player Development/Operations: Chad Pecka Assistant Coaches: Lamar Chapman, Brandon Watkins Graduate Assistant: Chris MacMartin

10 SPECIALTY STATS Pts in Paint Pts off TO 2nd Chance Fast Break Bench Pts Largest Largest Lead Result (NIU/Opp) (NIU/Opp) (NIU/Opp) (NIU/Opp) (NIU/Opp) Lead Deficit Changes Ties N14 GREEN BAY W, /20 23/15 6/16 16/2 4/ N16 ST. FRANCIS (ILL.) W, /23 18/5 7/18 9/5 27/4 15 none 0 0 N20 vs. Penn L, /40 8/9 4/10 13/14 24/20 none N21 vs. Florida Atlantic L, /30 7/10 8/17 8/5 12/ N22 vs. Manhattan W, /28 23/11 12/14 12/5 16/ N26 ROCKFORD W, /22 22/6 23/4 20/2 55/26 52 none 0 0 N29 MILWAUKEE L, /42 19/10 6/19 8/4 12/ D2 at Chicago State W, /20 20/8 18/8 18/4 28/41 25 none 0 0 D4 at Iowa State L, /32 12/20 6/7 8/23 15/ D9 CENTRAL CONNECTICUT ST. W, /29 21/9 2/13 7/5 15/14 16 none 0 0 D18 at Marquette L, /32 14/24 10/17 10/4 10/ D21 UIC W, /36 17/12 13/9 6/4 13/ D29 at Iowa L, /42 13/21 9/2 12/9 29/53 none J2 KENT STATE* W, /35 18/13 23/18 8/7 6/ J6 at Ohio* L, /32 20/20 9/5 4/6 19/12 none J9 at Bowling Green* L, /26 17/13 4/8 10/2 19/ J13 EASTERN MICHIGAN* W, /36 18/10 9/10 12/4 16/ J16 at Buffalo* L, /52 8/25 9/12 6/17 18/ J20 at Akron* L, /22 14/23 14/10 0/4 7/ J23 BOWLING GREEN* W, /22 23/12 10/12 8/2 36/ J27 at Western Michigan* L, /28 11/20 14/10 6/4 12/ J30 at Central Michigan* L, /22 10/20 4/13 12/4 3/7 none F3 MIAMI (OHIO)* L, /34 9/9 11/6 6/2 26/32 none F6 at Toledo* L, /16 14/7 8/5 8/0 15/ F10 BUFFALO* W, (ot) 42/46 19/8 12/18 10/4 10/ F13 CENTRAL MICHIGAN* F17 WESTERN MICHIGAN* F20 at Ball State* F24 at Eastern Michigan* F27 TOLEDO* M2 BALL STATE* TOTALS 906/ / / / /531 AVERAGES 36.2/ / / / /21.2 MISC. STATS Largest halftime lead...27, Rockford (Nov. 26, 2017) Largest halftime deficit...24, at Iowa (Dec. 29, 2017) Largest halftime lead surrendered to lose...3, vs. Florida Atlantic (Nov. 21, 2017) Largest halftime deficit overcome to win...8, Buffalo (Feb. 10, 2018) Largest lead at any time...52, Rockford (Nov. 26, 2017) Largest deficit at any time...32, at Iowa (Dec. 29, 2017) Largest lead surrendered to lose... 6, at Iowa State (Dec. 4, 2017) Largest deficit overcome to win... 13, Buffalo (Feb. 10, 2018) Largest margin of victory...52, Rockford (Nov. 26, 2017) Largest margin of defeat...28, at Buffalo (Jan. 16, 2018) Most points scored in a half... 58, Bowling Green -- second half (Jan. 23, 2018) Fewest points scored in a half...19, at Bowling Green -- first half (Jan. 9, 2018) Most points allowed in a half...59, at Buffalo -- second half (Jan. 16, 2018) Fewest points allowed in a half...21, Rockford -- first half (Nov. 26, 2017) THE IZZO COACHING TREE Mark Montgomery became the eighth Tom Izzo assistant coach to become a Division I head coach, and is one of two current head coaches: Brian Gregory, South Florida The six other Izzo assistants that have been Division I head coaches are: Jim Boylen, Utah Tom Crean, Marquette/Indiana Mike Garland, Cleveland State Stan Heath, Kent State/Arkansas/USF Stan Joplin, Toledo Doug Wojcik, Tulsa/Coll. of Charleston ABOUT THE STAFF Head Coach Mark Montgomery Seventh season at NIU. Seventh overall season as a head coach. Spent 10 seasons as an assistant coach at Michigan State. Also spent four years as an assistant at Central Michigan ( ). Four-year letterwinner at Michigan State ( ), playing for Jud Heathcote. Follow him on Associate Head Coach Jon Borovich Seventh season at NIU. Spent four seasons as an assistant at Dayton ( ). Helped the Flyers to the 2010 NIT Championship. Worked as an assistant at Oakland for two seasons ( ). Played at Central Michigan ( ) while Montgomery was an assistant with the Chippewas. Assistant Coach Lamar Chapman First Season at NIU Comes to NIU from Stony Brook, where he helped the Seawolves to seven postseason appearances in nine years. Has also spent time at Central Michigan and Toledo in the MAC. Began his coaching career in his hometown at Muskegon Heights (Mich.) High School. Played collegiately at Lane College in Jackson, Tenn. Assistant Coach Brandon Watkins First season as an assistant coach at NIU. Beginning his second stint at NIU after being a graduate assistant from Spent last season as head coach at Morton College. Began his coaching career at St. Joseph s High School for under Gene Pingatore. Played at Penn State, earning All-Big Ten honorable mention in 2003.

11 INSIDE THE NUMBERS NIU BASKETBALL STATISTICAL BREAKDOWN TEAM GAMES FG-FGA PCT. 3F-3PA PCT. FT-FTA PCT. O-D TOT AVG. FOUL DQ AST AVG TO BLK STL PTS AVG OVERALL (11-14) HOME (9-2) AWAY (1-10) NEUTRAL (1-2) NON-CONF (7-6) CONFERENCE (4-8) INSIDE THE NUMBERS Monty Since Monty RECORD BY VENUE Overall MAC Overall MAC Overall Home (NIU Convocation Center) Away Neutral Monty Since Monty RECORD BY HALFTIME Overall MAC Overall MAC When NIU leads at halftime When NIU trails at halftime When NIU is tied at halftime Monty Since Monty RECORD BY SCORING OFFENSE Overall MAC Overall MAC When NIU scores 100+ points When NIU scores points When NIU scores points When NIU scores points When NIU scores points When NIU scores points When NIU scores points When NIU scores less than 40 points Monty Since Monty RECORD BY SCORING DEFENSE Overall MAC Overall MAC When opponent scores 100+ points When opponent scores points When opponent scores points When opponent scores points When opponent scores points When opponent scores points When opponent scores points When opponent scores less than 40 points Monty Since Monty MARGIN OF VICTORY Overall MAC Overall MAC Game decided by 1-5 points Game decided by 6-10 points Game decided by points Game decided by 21+ points Monty Since Monty OVERTIME RECORD Overall MAC Overall MAC Overtime Double Overtime Monty Since Monty RECORD BY MONTH Overall MAC Overall MAC November December January February March INSIDE THE NUMBERS FIELD GOAL PERCENTAGE Monty Since When NIU leads in FG%, NIU is When opponent leads in FG%, NIU is When game ends tied in FG%, NIU is POINT FIELD GOAL PERCENTAGE Monty Since When NIU leads in 3FG%, NIU is When opponent leads in 3FG%, NIU is When game ends tied in 3FG%, NIU is FREE THROW SHOOTING Monty Since When NIU attempts more FT, NIU is When opponent attempts more FT, NIU is When game ends tied in FT attempts, NIU is FREE THROW PERCENTAGE Monty Since When NIU leads in FT%, NIU is When opponent leads in FT%, NIU is When game ends tied in FT%, NIU is REBOUNDING Monty Since When NIU leads in rebounds, NIU is When opponent leads in rebounds, NIU is When game ends tied in rebounds, NIU is ASSISTS Monty Since When NIU leads in assists, NIU is When opponent leads in assists, NIU is When game ends tied in assists, NIU is BLOCKS Monty Since When NIU leads in blocks, NIU is When opponent leads in blocks, NIU is When game ends tied in blocks, NIU is STEALS Monty Since When NIU leads in steals, NIU is When opponent leads in steals, NIU is When game ends tied in steals, NIU is TURNOVERS Monty Since When NIU has more turnovers, NIU is When opponent has more turnovers, NIU is When game ends tied in turnovers, NIU is FOULS Monty Since When NIU has more fouls, NIU is When opponent has more fouls, NIU is When game ends tied in fouls, NIU is

12 INSIDE THE NUMBERS TIME ON THE COURT CAREER CAREER CONSEC CONSEC PLAYER GAMES STARTS GAMES STARTS Levi Bradley Jaylen Key Justin Thomas Eugene German Noah McCarty Andrew Zelis Lacey James (12 gms at Rider) Gairges Daow Dante Thorpe Anastasios Demogerontas Rod Henry-Hayes Owen Hamilton Brandon Danowski Brennen Woods Marlo Brown LED NIU IN... SCORING CAREER Eugene German Levi Bradley Dante Thorpe Jaylen Key Justin Thomas Anastasios Demogerontas LED NIU IN... REBOUNDING CAREER Levi Bradley Jaylen Key Lacey James Gairges Daow Eugene German Noah McCarty Justin Thomas Owen Hamilton Andrew Zelis Dante Thorpe LED NIU IN... ASSISTS CAREER Justin Thomas Eugene German Dante Thorpe Levi Bradley Gairges Daow Anastasios Demogerontas Lacey James Jaylen Key Rod Henry-Hayes Noah McCarty LED NIU IN... BLOCKS CAREER Levi Bradley Jaylen Key Andrew Zelis Noah McCarty Eugene German Gairges Daow Dante Thorpe Lacey James Justin Thomas Owen Hamilton Anastasios Demogerontas Rod Henry-Hayes LED NIU IN... STEALS CAREER Justin Thomas Levi Bradley Dante Thorpe Eugene German Lacey James Jaylen Key Noah McCarty Anastasios Demogerontas Gairges Daow Andrew Zelis Owen Hamilton INSIDE THE NUMBERS DOUBLE-DIGIT SCORING CAREER Levi Bradley Eugene German Jaylen Key Dante Thorpe Justin Thomas Anastasios Demogerontas Gairges Daow Rod Henry-Hayes Lacey James Andrew Zelis Noah McCarty POINT GAMES CAREER Eugene German Levi Bradley Dante Thorpe POINT GAMES CAREER Eugene German REBOUND GAMES CAREER Levi Bradley Jaylen Key Eugene German Lacey James Gairges Daow Dante Thorpe Andrew Zelis Owen Hamilton Noah McCarty REBOUND GAMES CAREER Levi Bradley Jaylen Key Lacey James ASSIST GAMES CAREER Justin Thomas Eugene German Dante Thorpe Rod Henry-Hayes ASSIST GAMES none CAREER 3+ STEAL GAMES CAREER Justin Thomas Lacey James Jaylen Key Dante Thorpe Anastasios Demogerontas Levi Bradley Eugne German Noah McCarty STEAL GAMES CAREER Lacey James BLOCK GAMES CAREER Dante Thorpe BLOCK GAMES none CAREER

13 GAME-BY-GAME PLAYER STATISTICS (PTS-REB-AST) 0 THORPE 2 DAOW 3 BROWN 4 JAMES 5 THOMAS 10 GERMAN 11 McCARTY 12 DEMOGERONTAS N14 GREEN BAY DNP N16 ST. FRANCIS (ILL.) DNP N20 vs. Penn DNP N21 vs. Florida Atlantic DNP N22 vs. Manhattan DNP N26 ROCKFORD DNP N29 MILWAUKEE DNP D2 at Chicago State DNP D4 at Iowa State DNP D9 CENTRAL CONNECTICUT STATE DNP DNP D18 at Marquette DNP D21 UIC DNP D29 at Iowa DNP J2 KENT STATE* DNP J6 at Ohio* DNP J9 at Bowling Green* DNP J13 EASTERN MICHIGAN* DNP J16 at Buffalo* DNP J20 at Akron* DNP J23 BOWLING GREEN* DNP J27 at Western Michigan* DNP J30 at Central Michigan* DNP DNP F3 MIAMI (OHIO)* DNP DNP F6 at Toledo* DNP F10 BUFFALO* DNP DNP F13 CENTRAL MICHIGAN* F17 WESTERN MICHIGAN* F20 at Ball State* F24 at Eastern Michigan* F27 TOLEDO* M2 BALL STATE* 15 KEY 20 SIU 22 HENRY-HAYES 25 WOODS 32 ZELIS 33 HAMILTON 42 BRADLEY 55 DANOWSKI N14 GREEN BAY DNP DNP DNP N16 ST. FRANCIS (ILL.) DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP N20 vs. Penn DNP DNP DNP N21 vs. Florida Atlantic DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP N22 vs. Manhattan DNP DNP DNP N26 ROCKFORD DNP N29 MILWAUKEE DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP D2 at Chicago State DNP DNP D4 at Iowa State DNP DNP DNP DNP D9 CENTRAL CONNECTICUT STATE DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP D18 at Marquette DNP DNP DNP DNP D21 UIC DNP DNP DNP DNP D29 at Iowa DNP DNP J2 KENT STATE* DNP DNP J6 at Ohio* DNP DNP DNP J9 at Bowling Green* DNP DNP DNP DNP J13 EASTERN MICHIGAN* DNP -- DNP DNP DNP DNP J16 at Buffalo* DNP DNP DNP DNP J20 at Akron* DNP -- DNP DNP DNP J23 BOWLING GREEN* DNP DNP DNP J27 at Western Michigan* DNP -- DNP DNP DNP DNP J30 at Central Michigan* DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP F3 MIAMI (OHIO)* DNP DNP DNP DNP F6 at Toledo* DNP DNP DNP DNP F10 BUFFALO* DNP DNP DNP DNP F13 CENTRAL MICHIGAN* F17 WESTERN MICHIGAN* F20 at Ball State* F24 at Eastern Michigan* F27 TOLEDO* M2 BALL STATE*

14 GAME-BY-GAME TEAM STATISTICS Date Game W/L Score FG-FGA PCT. 3F-3PA PCT. FT-FTA PCT. O-D TOT F/EJ A TO BLK STL 1st 2nd ot ot TP N14 NIU W / Green Bay / N16 NIU W / St. Francis (Ill.) / N20 NIU L / vs. Penn / N21 NIU L / vs. Florida Atlantic / N22 NIU W / vs. Manhattan / N26 NIU W / Rockford / N29 NIU L / Milwaukee / D2 NIU W / at Chicago State / D4 NIU L / at Iowa State / D9 NIU W / Central Connecticut / D18 NIU L / at Marquette / D21 NIU W / UIC / D29 NIU L / at Iowa / J2 NIU W / Kent State* / J6 NIU L / at Ohio* / J9 NIU L / at Bowling Green* / J13 NIU W / Eastern Michigan* / J16 NIU L / at Buffalo* / J20 NIU L / at Akron* / J23 NIU W / Bowling Green* / J27 NIU L / at Western Michigan* / J30 NIU L / at Central Michigan* / F3 NIU L / Miami (Ohio)* / F6 NIU L / at Toledo* / F10 NIU W / Buffalo* / F13 NIU Central Michigan* F17 NIU Western Michigan* F20 NIU at Ball State* F24 NIU at Eastern Michigan* F27 NIU Toledo* M2 NIU Ball State*

15 TEAM AND INDIVIDUAL SUPERLATIVES IN TEAM SUPERLATIVES NIU HIGHS LOWS Points 105, Rockford (Nov. 26, 2017) 57, at Bowling Green (Jan. 9, 2018) Field Goals 39, Rockford (Nov. 26, 2017) 19, at Akron (Jan. 20, 2018) Field Goal Attempts 70, Rockford (Nov. 26, 2017) 47, Central Connecticut State (Dec. 9, 2017) Field Goal Percentage.613, Bowling Green (Jan. 23, 2018).368, at Bowling Green (Jan. 9, 2018) Three-Point Field Goals 11, at Chicago State (Dec. 2, 2017) 1, vs. Florida Atlantic (Nov. 21, 2017) Three-Point Attempts 22, at Chicago State (Dec. 2, 2017) 10, at Marquette (Dec. 18, 2017) 22, at Iowa (Dec. 29, 2017) Three-Point Percentage.533, Bowling Green (Jan. 23, 2018).091, vs. Florida Atlantic (Nov. 21, 2017) Free Throws 25, at Marquette (Dec. 18, 2017) 5, Milwaukee (Nov. 29, 2017) 25, at Akron (Jan. 20, 2018) 5, at Toledo (Feb. 6, 2018) Free Throw Attempts 33, three times, last: at Akron (Jan. 20, 2018) 7, Milwaukee (Nov. 29, 2017) 7, at Toledo (Feb. 6, 2018) Free Throw Percentage 1.000, Bowling Green (Jan. 23, 2018).538, at Iowa State (Dec. 4, 2017).538, at Central Michigan (Jan. 30, 2018) Rebounds 51, Rockford (Nov. 26, 2017) 25, Milwaukee (Nov. 29, 2017) 25, Miami (Ohio) (Feb. 3, 2018) Offensive Rebounds 17, at Marquette (Dec. 18, 2017) 4, St. Francis (Ill.) (Nov. 16, 2017) 4, at Bowling Green (Jan. 9, 2018) Defensive Rebounds 35, Rockford (Nov. 26, 2017) 15, at Western Michigan (Jan. 27, 2018) Personal Fouls 26, Green Bay (Nov. 14, 2017) 7, Rockford (Nov. 26, 2017) 26, at Toledo (Feb. 6, 2018) Assists 22, at Chicago State (Dec. 2, 2017) 4, at Akron (Jan. 20, 2018) 4, at Central Michigan (Jan. 30, 2018) Turnovers 18, at Marquette (Dec. 18, 2017) 6, at Toledo (Feb. 6, 2018) 18, at Buffalo (Jan. 16, 2018) Blocked Shots 7, Rockford (Nov. 26, 2017) 1, 15 times, last: at Toledo (Feb. 6, 2018) Steals 15, Rockford (Nov. 26, 2017) 3, three times, last: at Western Michigan (Jan. 27, 2018) OPPONENTS HIGHS LOWS Points 98, at Iowa (Dec. 29, 2017) 53, Rockford (Nov. 26, 2017) Field Goals 37, at Buffalo (Jan. 16, 2018) 17, Green Bay (Nov. 14, 2017) Field Goal Attempts 70, Rockford (Nov. 26, 2017) 46, at Ohio (Jan. 6, 2018) Field Goal Percentage.582, Miami (Ohio) (Feb. 3, 2018).258, Green Bay (Nov. 14, 2017) Three-Point Field Goals 17, at Central Michigan (Jan. 30, 2018) 3, UIC (Dec. 21, 2017) Three-Point Attempts 41, at Central Michigan (Jan. 30, 2018) 13, vs. Florida Atlantic (Nov. 21, 2017) Three-Point Percentage.542, vs. Penn (Nov. 20, 2017).150, UIC (Dec. 21, 2017) Free Throws 25, at Toledo (Feb. 6, 2018) 1, Rockford (Nov. 26, 2017) Free Throw Attempts 31, at Toledo (Feb. 6, 2018) 3, Rockford (Nov. 26, 2017) Free Throw Percentage.828, Green Bay (Nov. 14, 2017).333, Rockford (Nov. 26, 2017) Rebounds 44, at Bowling Green (Jan. 9, 2018) 23, at Western Michigan (Jan. 27, 2018) Offensive Rebounds 18, Green Bay (Nov. 14, 2017) 5, three times, last: at Toledo (Feb. 6, 2018) Defensive Rebounds 32, at Bowling Green (Jan. 9, 2018) 15, at Western Michigan (Jan. 27, 2018) Personal Fouls 30, Green Bay (Nov. 14, 2017) 8, at Iowa (Dec. 29, 2017) Assists 34, at Iowa (Dec. 29, 2017) 6, Central Connecticut State (Dec. 9, 2017) 6, UIC (Dec. 21, 2017) Turnovers 21, St. Francis (Ill.) (Nov. 16, 2017) 7, at Toledo (Feb. 6, 2018) Blocked Shots 11, at Iowa State (Dec. 4, 2017) 1, five times, last: Bowling Green (Jan. 23, 2018) Steals 8, at Buffalo (Jan. 16, 2018) 1, vs. Penn (Nov. 20, 2017) INDIVIDUAL SUPERLATIVES INDIVIDUALS NIU OPPONENTS Points 30, Eugene German, at Toledo (Feb. 6, 2018) 31, Mike Laster, at Ohio (Jan. 6, 2018) Field Goals 14, Eugene German, at Toledo (Feb. 6, 2018) 10, three times, last: Nick Perkins, at Buffalo (Jan. 16, 2018) Field Goal Attempts 29, Eugene German, at Toledo (Feb. 6, 2018) 19, Markus Howard, at Marquette (Dec. 18, 2017) Field Goal Percentage (Min. 5 Made) 1.000, Eugene German, Bowling Green (Jan. 23, 2018) 1.000, Luka Garza, at Iowa (Dec. 29, 2017) Three-Point Field Goals 5, Eugene German, Eastern Michigan (Jan. 13, 2018) 8, Josh Kozinski, at Central Michigan (Jan. 30, 2018) 5, Eugene German, Bowling Green (Jan. 23, 2018) Three-Point Attempts 10, Eugene German, Eastern Michigan (Jan. 13, 2018) 15, Josh Kozinski, at Central Michigan (Jan. 30, 2018) Three-Point Percentage (Min. 3 Made) 1.000, Justin Thomas, Rockford (Nov. 26, 2017) 1.000, Luka Garza, at Iowa (Dec. 29, 2017) 1.000, Eugene German, Bowling Green (Jan. 23, 2018) Free Throws 14, Levi Bradley, Kent State (Jan. 2, 2018) 9, Markus Howard, at Marquette (Dec. 18, 2017) Free Throw Attempts 14, Levi Bradley, Kent State (Jan. 2, 2018) 12, Nick Perkins, Buffalo (Feb. 10, 2018) Free Throw Percentage (Min. 7 Made) 1.000, Levi Bradley, Green Bay (Nov. 14, 2017) 1.000, Khalil Small, Green Bay (Nov. 14, 2017) 1.000, Levi Bradley, Kent State (Jan. 2, 2018) 1.000, Markus Howard, at Marquette (Dec. 18, 2017) Rebounds 14, Levi Bradley, Kent State (Jan. 2, 2018) 15, Demajeo Wiggins, at Bowling Green (Jan. 9, 2018) Assists 6, Eugene German, at Chicago State (Dec. 2, 2017) 11, Nick Weiler-Babb, at Iowa State (Dec. 4, 2017) 6, Dante Thorpe, Eastern Michigan (Jan. 13, 2018) Turnovers 6, Dante Thorpe, at Marquette (Dec. 18, 2017) 6, Dikembe Dixson, UIC (Dec. 21, 2017) 6, Lacey James, at Central Michigan (Jan. 30, 2018) 6, Teyvion Kirk, at Ohio (Jan. 6, 2018) Blocked Shots 3, Dante Thorpe, Rockford (Nov. 26, 2017) 6, Doug Taylor, at Ohio (Jan. 6, 2018) Steals 5, Lacey James, Kent State (Jan. 2, 2018) 3, three times, last: Jayvon Graves, at Buffalo (Jan. 16, 2018)

16 TEAM AND INDIVIDUAL SUPERLATIVES IN THE MARK MONTGOMERY ERA TEAM SUPERLATIVES NIU HIGHS LOWS Points 111, Saint Joseph s (Ind.) (Nov. 24, 2013) 25, at Eastern Michigan (Jan. 26, 2013) Field Goals 41, Saint Joseph s (Ind.) (Nov. 24, 2013) 8, at Eastern Michigan (Jan. 26, 2013) Field Goal Attempts 82, at Cal State Northridge (Nov. 19, 2016) 39, at Eastern Michigan (March 5, 2012) 39, Eastern Michigan (Feb. 21, 2015) Field Goal Percentage.613, Bowling Green (Jan. 23, 2018).200, Western Michigan (Jan. 19, 2013) Three-Point Field Goals 14, Ball State (March 4, 2016) 1, six times, last: vs. Florida Atlantic (Nov. 21, 2017) Three-Point Attempts 33, at Eastern Michigan (Jan. 26, 2013) 6, Akron (Jan. 21, 2015) Three-Point Percentage.692, at Miami (Jan. 9, 2013).030, at Eastern Michigan (Jan. 26, 2013) Free Throws 30, Buffalo (Feb. 2, 2016) 3, three times, last: at Utah Valley (Nov. 28) Free Throw Attempts 43, Kent State (Jan. 15, 2014) 5, at Purdue (Nov. 11, 2011) 5, at Boise State (Nov. 26, 2011) Free Throw Percentage 1.000, Bowling Green (Jan. 23, 2018).250, at Utah Valley (Nov. 28, 2011) Rebounds 67, Saint Joseph s (Ind.) (Nov. 24, 2013) 25, Milwaukee (Nov. 29, 2017) 25, Miami (Ohio) (Feb. 3, 2018) Offensive Rebounds 31, Saint Joseph s (Ind.) (Nov. 24, 2013) 3, at Eastern Michigan (March 5, 2012) Defensive Rebounds 46, Indiana Northwest (Nov. 25, 2015) 11, Western Michigan (Jan. 19, 2013) Personal Fouls 32, at Milwaukee (Dec. 7, 2012) 7, Rockford (Nov. 26, 2017) Assists 32, Eureka (Nov. 21, 2015) 3, at Toledo (March 5, 2013) 3, at Western Michigan (Feb. 14, 2015) Turnovers 28, at Purdue (Nov. 11, 2011) 2, Toledo (Feb. 18, 2017) Blocked Shots 10, Miami (Feb. 4, 2014) 0, 15 times, last: at Eastern Michigan (Feb. 25, 2017) Steals 17, Bowling Green (March 10, 2014) 2, three times, last: Toledo (Feb. 26, 2014) OPPONENTS HIGHS LOWS Points 99, at Iowa State (Dec. 31, 2013) 36, at Bowling Green (Jan. 12, 2014) Field Goals 37, at Iowa State (Dec. 31, 2013) 12, at Bowling Green (Jan. 12, 2014) 37, at Buffalo (Jan. 16, 2018) Field Goal Attempts 72, Indiana State (Nov. 11, 2016) 35, three times, last: at Eastern Michigan (Jan. 26, 2013) Field Goal Percentage.589, at Notre Dame (Dec. 22, 2014).235, Judson (Jan. 2, 2016) Three-Point Field Goals 17, at Central Michigan (Jan. 30, 2018) 1, Miami (Feb. 4, 2014) 1, Western Michigan (Feb. 27, 2016) Three-Point Attempts 41, at Central Michigan (Jan. 30, 2018) 11, four times, last: Ball State (March 8, 2014) Three-Point Percentage.691, at Iowa (Nov. 17, 2011).067, Miami (Feb. 4, 2014) Free Throws 32, Buffalo (Feb. 2, 2016) 1, Rockford (Nov. 26, 2017) Free Throw Attempts 44, Buffalo (Feb. 2, 2016) 3, Saint Joseph s (Ind.) (Nov. 24, 2013) 44, Central Michigan (Jan. 7, 2017) 3, Rockford (Nov. 26, 2017) Free Throw Percentage 1.000, Ball State (Feb. 14, 2017).333, Rockford (Nov. 26, 2017) Rebounds 48, at Minnesota (Dec. 11, 2016) 19, Judson (Nov. 18, 2012) 19, Central Michigan (Feb. 12, 2014) Offensive Rebounds 22, at Washington (Dec. 22, 2012) 1, Judson (Nov. 18, 2012) Defensive Rebounds 35, at Eastern Michigan (Jan. 26, 2013) 13, Central Michigan (Feb. 12, 2014) 13, Central Michigan (Feb. 28, 2015) Personal Fouls 31, Buffalo (Feb. 2, 2016) 8, at Iowa (Dec. 29, 2017) 31, Idaho (Nov. 16, 2016) Assists 34, at Iowa (Dec. 29, 2017) 2, Eastern Michigan (Feb. 20, 2014) Turnovers 25, Hampton (Dec. 29, 2014) 4, Ohio (Jan. 6, 2016) Blocked Shots 12, at Iowa (Nov. 26, 2014) 0, 12 times, last: Olivet Nazarene (Dec. 14, 2016) Steals 14, at Purdue (Nov. 11, 2011) 1, four times, last: vs. Penn (Nov. 20, 2017) 14, Eastern Michigan (Feb. 20, 2014) INDIVIDUAL SUPERLATIVES INDIVIDUALS NIU OPPONENTS Points 30, Eugene German, at Toledo (Feb. 6, 2018) 31, Dikembe Dixson, UIC (Nov. 26, 2016) 31, Mike Laster, at Ohio (Jan. 6, 2018) Field Goals 14, Eugene German, at Toledo (Feb. 6, 2018) 10, seven times, last: at Buffalo (Jan. 16, 2018) Field Goal Attempts 29, Eugene German, at Toledo (Feb. 6, 2018) 25, Brenton Scott, Indiana State (Nov. 11, 2016) Field Goal Percentage (Min. 5 Made) 1.000, three times, last: Eugene German, BGSU (Jan. 23, 2018) 1.000, three times, last: Luka Garza, at Iowa (Dec. 29, 2017) Three-Point Field Goals 7, Travon Baker, Eastern Michigan (Jan. 9, 2016) 8, Josh Kozinski, at Central Michigan (Jan. 30, 2018) Three-Point Attempts 11, twice, last: Travon Baker, Toledo (Jan. 22, 2016) 15, Josh Kozinski, at Central Michigan (Jan. 30, 2018) Three-Point Percentage (Min. 3 Made) 1.000, seven times, last: Eugene German, BGSU (Jan. 23, 2018) 1.000, three times, last: Luka Garza, at Iowa (Dec. 29, 2017) Free Throws 14, Travon Baker, Ohio (Jan. 6, 2016) 14, Dikembe Dixson, UIC (Nov. 26, 2016) 14, Levi Bradley, Kent State (Jan. 2, 2018) Free Throw Attempts 18, Marin Maric, at Eastern Michigan (March 6, 2017) 20, Dikembe Dixson, UIC (Nov. 26, 2016) Free Throw Percentage (Min. 7 Made) 1.000, three times, last: Levi Bradley, Kent State (Jan. 2, 2018) 1.000, 17 times, last: Markus Howard, at Marquette (Dec. 18, 2017) Rebounds 18, Jordan Threloff, Eastern Michigan (Feb. 20, 2014) 17, Steve Taylor Jr., at Toldeo (Jan. 28, 2017) Assists 10, Laytwan Porter, Eureka (Nov. 21, 2015) 13, Tayler Persons, Ball State (Feb. 14, 2017) Turnovers 7, three times, last: Darrell Bowie, at Kent State (Jan. 29, 2014) 8, Rian Pearson, at Toledo (Jan. 18, 2012) 8, Chris Fowler, at Central Michigan (Feb. 18, 2015) Blocked Shots 6, Marin Maric, Western Michigan (Feb. 27, 2016) 8, Javon McCrea, at Buffalo (Jan. 8, 2014) Steals 8, Aaron Armstead, Hampton (Dec. 29, 2014) 6, Thomas Wilder, Western Michigan (Feb. 27, 2016)

17 THE LAST TIME... IN THE FINAL SECONDS NIU won in the final seconds: Feb. 10, 2018, Buffalo: Eugene German layup, 4.0 seconds NIU lost in the final seconds: March 1, 2016, at Eastern Michigan: Tim Bond three, 2.5 seconds NIU played in overtime: Feb. 10, 2018, Buffalo: NIU won NIU played in double overtime: Nov. 25, 2016, Elon: NIU lost NIU won an overtime game: Feb. 10, 2018, Buffalo: NIU won NIU lost an overtime game: Feb. 18, 2017, Toledo: NIU lost TEAM SCORING NIU scored 80 or more points: Feb. 10, 2018, Buffalo: NIU won in overtime NIU scored 90 or more points: Feb. 10, 2018, Buffalo: NIU won in overtime NIU scored 100 or more points: Nov. 26, 2017, Rockford: NIU won NIU scored fewer than 50 points: Feb. 7, 2017, at Buffalo: NIU lost An opponent scored 100 point or more points: Dec. 8, 2007, at Notre Dame: Notre Dame won An opponent scored fewer than 50 points: Dec. 20, 2016, at South Florida: NIU won INDIVIDUAL SCORING A player had 20 or more points: Feb. 10, 2018, Buffalo: Eugene German (28), Levi Bradley (22) A player had 30 or more points: Feb. 6, 2018, at Toledo: Eugene German (30) A player had 40 or more points: Dec. 14, 2010, Illinois-Chicago: Xavier Silas (40) A player had 50 or more points: Feb. 15, 1958, at Eastern Michigan: Larry Wilke (52) An opponent had 20 or more points: Feb. 10, 2018, Buffalo: Nick Perkins (22), Wes Clark (21) An opponent had 30 or more points: Jan. 6, 2018, at Ohio: Mike Laster (31) MULTIPLE DOUBLE-DIGIT SCORING NIU had three double-digit scorers: Feb. 10, 2018, Buffalo: Eugene German (28), Levi Bradley (22), Justin Thomas (17) NIU had four double-digit scorers: Jan. 30, 2018, at Central Michigan: Eugene German (21), Dante Thorpe (17), Levi Bradley (13), Gairges Daow (10) NIU had five double-digit scorers: Jan. 23, 2018, Bowling Green: Eugene German (19), Lacey James (15), Levi Bradley (14), Dante Thorpe (12), Justin Thomas (10) NIU had six double-digit scorers: Dec. 14, 2016, Olivet Nazarene: Marin Maric (22), Aaric Armstead (16), Levi Bradley (12), Justin Thomas (11), Eugene German (10), Dontel Highsmith (10) NIU had two players with 20 or more points: Feb. 10, 2018, Buffalo: Eugene German (28), Levi Bradley (22) REBOUNDING A player had 10 or more rebounds: Jan. 2, 2018, Kent State: Levi Bradley (14) A player had 15 or more rebounds: March 6, 2017, at Eastern Michigan: Marin Maric (16) A player had 20 or more rebounds: Nov. 27, 2002, Loyola-Chicago: Marcus Smallwood (21) NIU had two players with 10 or more rebounds: Jan. 10, 2017, at Kent State: Aaric Armstead (12), Marin Maric (11) NIU had three players with 10 or more rebounds: Feb. 20, 2014, Eastern Michigan: Jordan Threloff (18), Darrell Bowie (12), Aaric Armstead (10) NIU had more than 30 rebounds: Feb. 10, 2018, Buffalo (39) NIU had more than 40 rebounds: Jan. 2, 2018, Kent State (42) NIU had more than 50 rebounds: Nov. 26, 2017, Rockford (51) NIU had fewer than 25 rebounds: Nov. 24, 2007, Stephen F. Austin (22) DOUBLE-DOUBLES A player had a double-double (points-rebounds): Jan. 2, 2018, Kent State: Levi Bradley (25 points, 14 rebounds) A player had a double-double (points-assists): Jan. 13, 2010, Western Michigan: Mike DiNunno (21 points, 10 assists) A player had a triple-double: Nov. 30, 1991, Aurora: Mike Hidden (18 points, 13 rebounds, 10 assists) A player had consecutive double-doubles: Marin Maric (six-straight): Feb. 18, 2017, Toledo (24 points, 10 rebounds), Feb. 21, 2017, at Central Michigan (16 points, 10 rebounds), Feb. 25, 2017, at Eastern Michigan (20 points, 12 rebounds), Feb. 28, 2017, Western Michigan (18 points, 12 rebounds), March 3, 2017, at Ball State (16 points, 10 rebounds), March 6, 2017, at Eastern Michigan (24 points, 16 rebounds) NIU had two players with double-doubles: Nov. 25, 2016, Elon: Aaric Armstead (24 points, 16 rebounds), Marin Maric (23 points, 10 rebounds) ASSISTS A player had five or more assists: Jan. 13, 2018, Eastern Michigan: Dante Thorpe (6) A player had 10 or more assists: Nov. 21, 2015, Eureka: Laytwan Porter (10) NIU had two players with five or more assists: Dec. 2, 2017, at Chicago State: Eugene German (6), Justin Thomas (5) NIU had more than 10 assists: Feb. 6, 2018, at Toledo (11) NIU had more than 20 assists: Dec. 2, 2017, at Chicago State (22) NIU had more than 30 assists: Nov. 21, 2015, Eureka (32) NIU had less than 10 assists: Feb. 10, 2018, Buffalo (8) BLOCKS A player had five or more blocks: Feb. 27, 2016, Western Michigan: Marin Maric (6) A player had 10 or more blocks: yet to happen NIU had more than five blocks: Nov. 26, 2017, Rockford (7) NIU had 10 or more blocks: Feb. 4, 2014, Miami (Ohio) (10) NIU had less than five blocks: Feb. 10, 2018, Buffalo (4) STEALS A player had five or more steals: Jan. 2, 2018, Kent State: Lacey James (5) A player had 10 or more steals: yet to happen NIU had more than five steals: Jan. 30, 2018, at Central Michigan (8) NIU had more than 10 steals: Nov. 26, 2017, Rockford (15) NIU had more than 15 steals: March 10, 2014, Bowling Green (17) NIU had fewer than five steals: Feb. 6, 2018, at Toledo (4) FIELD GOALS NIU had more than 20 field goals made: Feb. 10, 2018, Buffalo (31) NIU had more than 30 field goals made: Feb. 10, 2018, Buffalo (31) NIU had more than 40 field goals made: Nov. 24, 2013, Saint Joseph s (Ind.) (41) NIU had fewer than 20 field goals made: Jan. 20, 2018, at Akron (19) FIELD GOAL ATTEMPTS NIU had more than 50 field goal attempts: Feb. 10, 2018, Buffalo (65) NIU had more than 60 field goal attempts: Feb. 10, 2018, Buffalo (65) NIU had more than 70 field goal attempts: Jan. 7, 2017, Central Michigan (73) NIU had more than 80 field goal attempts: Nov. 19, 2016, at Cal State Northridge (82) NIU had fewer than 40 field goal attempts: Feb. 21, 2015, Eastern Michigan (39) FIELD GOAL PERCENTAGE NIU shot over 50 percent from the field: Jan. 30, 2018, at Central Michigan: 51.9 percent (28-of-54) NIU shot over 60 percent from the field: Jan. 23, 2018, Bowling Green, 61.3 percent (38-of-62) NIU shot less than 40 percent from the field: Jan. 20, 2018, at Akron, 39.6 percent (19-of-48) NIU shot over 70 percent from the field in a half: Jan. 23, 2018, Bowling Green -- second half, 75.9 percent (22-of-29) 3-POINT FIELD GOALS A player had five or more three-point field goals: Jan. 23, 2018, Bowling Green: Eugene German (5) NIU had more than 5 three-point field goals: Jan. 23, 2018, Bowling Green (8) NIU had more than 10 three-point field goals: Dec. 2, 2017, at Chicago State (11) NIU had more than 15 three-point field goals: yet to happen NIU had fewer than 5 three-point field goals: Feb. 10, 2018, Buffalo (4) NIU did not make a three-point field goal: March 2, 2011, Eastern Michigan (0) 3-POINT FIELD GOAL ATTEMPTS NIU had more than 20 3-point field goal attempts: Jan. 13, 2018, Eastern Michigan (21) NIU had more than 30 3-point field goal attempts: Jan. 26, 2013, at Eastern Michigan (33) NIU had fewer than 10 3-point field goal attempts: March 6, 2017, at Eastern Michigan (9) 3-POINT PERCENTAGE NIU shot over 40 percent on 3-pointers: Jan. 23, 2018, Bowling Green, 53.3 percent (8-of-15) NIU shot over 50 percent on 3-pointers: Jan. 23, 2018, Bowling Green, 53.3 percent (8-of-15) NIU shot less than 30 percent on 3-pointers: Feb. 10, 2018, Buffalo, 22.2 percent (4-of-18) FREE THROWS NIU had more than 20 free throws made: Feb. 10, 2018, Buffalo (24) NIU had more than 30 free throws made: Dec. 14, 2010, UIC (39) NIU had less than 10 free throws made: Feb. 6, 2018, at Toledo (5) FREE THROW ATTEMPTS NIU had more than 20 free throw attempts: Feb. 10, 2018, Buffalo (29) NIU had more than 30 free throw attempts: Jan. 20, 2018, at Akron (33) NIU had more than 40 free throw attempts: March 6, 2015, at Ball State (42) NIU had fewer than 10 free throw attempts: Feb. 6, 2018, at Toledo (7) FREE THROW PERCENTAGE NIU shot over 70 percent on free throws: Feb. 10, 2018, Buffalo, 82.8 percent (24-of-29) NIU shot over 80 percent on free throws: Feb. 10, 2018, Buffalo, 82.8 percent (24-of-29) NIU shot over 90 percent on free throws: Jan. 23, 2018, Bowling Green, 100 percent (9-of-9) NIU shot less than 50 percent on free throws: Feb. 7, 2017, at Buffalo, 44.4 percent (8-of-18) FOULS NIU had more than 10 fouls: Feb. 10, 2018, Buffalo (21) NIU had more than 20 fouls: Feb. 10, 2018, Buffalo (21) NIU had more than 30 fouls: Jan. 7, 2017, Central Michigan (31) NIU had less than 10 fouls: Nov. 26, 2017, Rockford (7) TURNOVERS NIU had more than 10 turnovers: Jan. 30, 2018, at Central Michigan (14) NIU had more than 20 turnovers: Jan. 17, 2017, Miami (22) NIU had fewer than 10 turnovers: Feb. 6, 2018, at Toledo (6) NIU had fewer than 5 turnovers: Feb. 18, 2017, Toledo (2) IN THE RANKINGS NIU was ranked: Jan. 25, 1972 poll: NIU No. 19 NIU defeated a ranked opponent: Feb. 3, 1973, vs. No. 19 Oral Roberts: NIU won at Chicago Stadium NIU lost to a ranked opponent: Dec. 22, 2014, at No. 16 Notre Dame: NIU lost NIU defeated a ranked opponent at home: Jan. 4, 1972, No. 5 Indiana: NIU won NIU defeated a ranked opponent on the road: yet to happen NIU faced a No. 1 ranked team: Dec. 8, 1980, at No. 1 DePaul: DePaul won NIU defeated a No. 1 ranked team: yet to happen

18 A winner and a program builder. When looking for ways to describe Northern Illinois University men s basketball head coach Mark Montgomery, those would be two of the most obvious phrases that come to mind. In 24 seasons in college basketball, as a player and a head coach, Montgomery has been a part of 15 postseason teams. In six seasons as head coach at NIU, Montgomery rebuilt a program that had produced just two winning seasons in the 15 years prior to his arrival and led it to just its fourth-ever postseason appearance, and the second-most wins in school history. On March 24, 2011, Montgomery was introduced as the 27th head coach in the history of the NIU men s basketball program. In , he enters his seventh season at NIU following 10 years at his alma mater, Michigan State University, six as an assistant coach and four as associate head coach. In , Montgomery guided NIU to 21 victories, tied for the second-most in school history, while taking the Huskies to the postseason for just the fourth time in school history, and the first time in 20 years, as NIU accepted an invitation to the Vegas 16. Montgomery earned national coaching honors when he received the midseason Hugh Durham Award as the nation s top mid-major head coach. Three Huskies earned conference postseason honors, including sophomore Marin Maric who was named to the All-MAC Third Team; Aaric Armstead was named to the MAC All-Defensive Team and Marshawn Wilson was recognized on the MAC All-Freshman Team. It marked the first time since the season that NIU has three all-league honorees. In addition to its success on the court, the NIU men s basketball team also achieved in the classroom in , posting the highest team GPA on record during the 2015 Fall Semester. More milestones were reached during the season as the Huskies earned 15 victories, giving the program 65 total wins over the last four seasons, the second-best four-year stretch in school history. Maric was again named to the All-MAC Third Team while Eugene German became the fourth MAC All-Freshman Team honoree of Montgomery s tenure. The recent success of Huskie basketball is the result building blocks set in place during Montgomery s first four seasons at the helm in DeKalb. During his first season at NIU in , Montgomery guided one of the youngest teams in the nation to the program s first MAC Tournament victory since 2003, defeating MAC West Champion Eastern Michigan in the opening round of the conference tournament to advance to Cleveland. NIU saw 55.9 percent of its minutes played by freshmen during the season, the sixth-highest percentage in the country. The Huskies laid the foundation for Montgomery s style of play, leading the MAC in offensive rebounds while ranking second in rebounding defense and third in rebounding margin. Under Montgomery s tutelage, Abdel Nader became the first Huskie since 2009 to be named to the MAC All-Freshman Team. Montgomery s second season at NIU saw the Huskies continue to build the foundation of the program with the fourth-least experienced team in the country. The Huskies achieved a number of milestone victories in , including the program s first win at Miami (Ohio) since 1981, its first win at Central Michigan since 2006 and its first victory over Kent State since During the season, his third at NIU, Montgomery engineered the largest single-season win improvement in school history, and the 10th-largest nationally for the season, as the Huskies recorded a 10-win improvement, going 15-17, NIU s most victories since the season. Montgomery finished second in the voting for MAC Coach of the Year. Despite having the second-least experienced team in the MAC, Montgomery led NIU to its most non-conference wins, six, since and the Huskies also recorded their first top-50 RPI win, against Toledo on Feb. 26, since December 14, 1999 (Wisconsin). Mark MONTGOMERY Head Coach Seventh Season NIU earned the No. 7 seed in the Mid-American Conference Tournament and the right to host a first round tournament game for the first time since 2003, while advancing to Cleveland for the second time in three seasons. Under Montgomery s guidance, Jordan Threloff earned All-MAC honorable mention and Aaric Armstead was named to the MAC All-Freshman Team. The Huskies continued to make strides during the season, Montgomery s fourth at NIU. The Huskies posted a record playing against a strength of schedule ranked 147th in the nation, NIU s best since Competing in a much-improved MAC, NIU posted an RPI of 188, the school s best since The Huskies opened the season with six-straight home wins, tying a school-record with 11 consecutive home victories dating back to NIU posted its first winning non-conference record since and Montgomery s charges also finished the season strong, winning each of their last four regular season games, including a win at Toledo, NIU s first win over Western Michigan since 2010 and a victory over MAC regular season champion Central Michigan. Prior to his arrival at NIU, Montgomery was named one of the top five highmajor assistant coaches in the country by FoxSports.com in 2010, while Rivals. com put him on its list of 10 Assistant Coaches Ready to Move Up. In addition, FoxSports.com national college basketball writer Jeff Goodman named Montgomery the top assistant coach in the Big Ten Conference based on a poll of league coaches. During his 10 seasons on Hall of Famer Tom Izzo s staff at Michigan State from , the Spartans made 10 straight trips to the NCAA Tournament and three Final Four appearances. He helped coach 26 All-Big Ten players at Michigan State and six players that went on to be selected in the National Basketball Association Draft, while on the bench for 235 MSU wins - an average of 23.5 victories per season. Montgomery began his coaching career as an assistant coach at Central Michigan where he became a member of Jay Smith s first coaching staff in Following a 6-23 season in , the Chippewas made a worstto-first turnaround the following season as they finished the campaign with a 20-8 record, winning the MAC with a conference mark of An outstanding player during his collegiate career, Montgomery was a four-year letterwinner for Jud Heathcote at Michigan State from A 1992 All-Big Ten Third Team selection, Montgomery ended his career as the then-career leader in games played at MSU (126). A four-year starter for the Spartans, he was part of the 1990 Big Ten Championship team, three NCAA Tournament teams and an NIT Final Four. Montgomery ranks fourth on the career assists chart (561) after leading the team in assists as a junior (169) and senior (190). He also ranks fourth on the MSU career steals list (168). Montgomery averaged 5.3 points and 4.5 assists in his four years as a Spartan. In , he averaged 7.0 points and 6.3 assists as a senior co-captain, leading his team to a 22-8 mark and the second round of the NCAA Tournament. Montgomery was also a two-time Academic All-Big Ten honoree during his playing days as a Spartan. Montgomery received his bachelor s degree in food industry management from Michigan State. He and his wife, Alexandra, have two sons, Nicholas and Mason. Mark Montgomery s Year-by-Year Coaching History Year School Overall Conference Postseason Position Central Michigan None Assistant Coach Central Michigan None Assistant Coach Central Michigan None Assistant Coach Central Michigan None Assistant Coach Central Michigan Totals Michigan State NCAA First Round Assistant Coach Michigan State NCAA Elite Eight Assistant Coach Michigan State NCAA First Round Assistant Coach Michigan State NCAA Final Four Assistant Coach Michigan State NCAA First Round Assistant Coach Michigan State NCAA Second Round Assistant Coach Michigan State NCAA Sweet 16 Associate Head Coach Michigan State NCAA Championship Game Associate Head Coach Michigan State NCAA Final Four Associate Head Coach Michigan State NCAA First Round Associate Head Coach Michigan State Totals NIU None Head Coach NIU None Head Coach NIU None Head Coach NIU None Head Coach NIU Vegas 16 Quarterfinals Head Coach NIU None Head Coach NIU Head Coach NIU/Head Coaching Totals Career Coaching Totals NCAA Tournament Appearances, 3 Final Fours 2 Big Ten, 1 MAC Regular Season Championships

19 0Dante THORPE Junior Guard Washington, D.C. Triton College THE THORPE FILE Would rank 47th in the nation in field goal percentage at 55.8 percent, but is four field goals shy of meeting the national standard. Started his Division I debut against Green Bay (Nov. 14), scoring 14 points on 5-of-7 shooting. Played two seasons at Triton College, scoring 1,040 points to become the seventh-leading scorer in school history. Named a 2017 First Team NJCAA Division II All-American and North Central Community College Conference Player of the Year. Averaged 20.1 points, 4.5 rebounds and 2.6 assists per game as a sophomore at Triton in Averaged 11.3 points, 2.3 rebounds and 1.8 assists per game as a freshman at Triton in Helped Triton to a 30-3 record in Major is General Studies. THORPE IN THE MAC RANKINGS ALL RANK CONF. RANK GAMES ONLY Scoring th Field Goal Percentage.558 7th th SEASON HIGHS Points 21 UIC (12/21/17) Field Goals 8 three times, last: at Central Mich. (1/30/18) Field Goal Attempts 13 Bowling Green (1/23/18) 3-Point Field Goals 2 three times, last: at Akron (1/20/18) 3-Point Field Goal Attempts 4 twice, last: at Akron (1/20/18) Free Throws 6 UIC (12/21/17) Free Throw Attempts 10 UIC (12/21/17) Rebounds 9 Bowling Green (1/23/18) Offensive Rebounds 3 UIC (12/21/17) Defensive Rebounds 9 Bowling Green (1/23/18) Assists 6 Eastern Michigan (1/13/18) Turnovers 6 at Marquette (12/18/17) Blocks 3 Rockford (11/26/17) Steals 3 Rockford (11/26/17) Minutes 35 twice, last: at Central Michigan (1/30/18) CAREER HIGHS Points 21 UIC (12/21/17) Field Goals 8 three times, last: at Central Mich. (1/30/18) Field Goal Attempts 13 Bowling Green (1/23/18) 3-Point Field Goals 2 three times, last: at Akron (1/20/18) 3-Point Field Goal Attempts 4 twice, last: at Akron (1/20/18) Free Throws 6 UIC (12/21/17) Free Throw Attempts 10 UIC (12/21/17) Rebounds 9 Bowling Green (1/23/18) Offensive Rebounds 3 UIC (12/21/17) Defensive Rebounds 9 Bowling Green (1/23/18) Assists 6 Eastern Michigan (1/13/18) Turnovers 6 at Marquette (12/18/17) Blocks 3 Rockford (11/26/17) Steals 3 Rockford (11/26/17) Minutes 35 twice, last: at Central Michigan (1/30/18) SEASON GAME-BY-GAME Opponent Date GS Min FG FGA Pct 3FG 3FGA Pct FT FTA Pct O D Tot Avg PF FO A TO Blk Stl Pts Avg GREEN BAY NOV. 14 * ST. FRANCIS (ILL.) NOV. 16 * vs. Penn Nov. 20 * vs. Florida Atlantic Nov. 21 * vs. Manhattan Nov. 22 * ROCKFORD NOV. 26 * MILWAUKEE NOV. 29 * at Chicago State Dec. 2 * at Iowa State Dec. 4 * CENT. CONNECTICUT DEC. 9 Did not play at Marquette Dec. 18 * UIC DEC. 21 * at Iowa Dec. 29 * KENT STATE* JAN. 2 * at Ohio* Jan. 6 * at Bowling Green* Jan. 9 * EASTERN MICH.* JAN. 13 * at Buffalo* Jan. 16 * at Akron* Jan. 20 * BOWLING GREEN* JAN. 23 * at Western Michigan* Jan. 27 * at Central Michigan* Jan. 30 * MIAMI (OHIO)* FEB. 3 * at Toledo* Feb. 6 * BUFFALO* FEB. 10 Did not play CENTRAL MICH.* FEB. 13 WESTERN MICH.* FEB. 17 at Ball State* Feb. 20 at Eastern Michigan* Feb. 24 TOLEDO* FEB. 27 BALL STATE* MARCH 2 Totals CAREER STATISTICS Year G S Min Avg FG FGA FG% 3FG 3FGA 3FG% FT FTA FT% Off Def Reb Avg Foul DQ Ast Avg TO Avg Blk Avg Stl Avg Pts Avg Career

20 2Gairges DAOW Freshman Guard Melbourne, Australia Victory Rock THE DAOW FILE Averaging 5.7 points per game over the last seven games, shooting 46.9 percent (15-of-32) from the field. Became the first member of the freshman class to start a game this season when he started against Central Connecticut (Dec. 9), scoring four points with three rebounds in a season-high 31 minutes. Made his collegiate debut against Green Bay (Nov. 14), scoring two points in 12 minutes off the bench. Averaged 12.7 points, 4.2 assists and 3.8 rebounds per game as a senior at Victory Rock Prep in Bradenton, Fla. Helped Victory Rock to a 27-8 record last season, finishing as the Sunshine Independent Athletic Association State Runner-Up. Averaged 4.1 points, 2.4 rebounds and 1.5 assists per game as a junior in , helping Victory Rock win the Grind Session National Championship. Born in South Sudan, moved to Australia at age six where he lived until attending school at Victory Rock Prep. Majoring in Corporate Communications SEASON HIGHS Points 14 at Akron (1/20/18) Field Goals 5 twice, last: at Akron (1/20/18) Field Goal Attempts 8 twice, last: at Akron (1/20/18) 3-Point Field Goals 2 three times, last: at Akron (1/20/18) 3-Point Field Goal Attempts 4 three times, last: at Akron (1/20/18) Free Throws 2 10 times, last: at Central Michigan (1/30/18) Free Throw Attempts 4 at Marquette (12/18/17) Rebounds 8 at Marquette (12/18/17) Offensive Rebounds 5 at Marquette (12/18/17) Defensive Rebounds 7 twice, last: at Buffalo (1/16/18) Assists 3 at Bowling Green (1/9/18) Turnovers 3 three times, last: at Central Mich. (1/30/18) Blocks 1 four times, last: Bowling Green (1/23/18) Steals 2 three times, last: at Central Mich. (1/30/18) Minutes 31 twice, last: at Toledo (2/6/18) CAREER HIGHS Points 14 at Akron (1/20/18) Field Goals 5 twice, last: at Akron (1/20/18) Field Goal Attempts 8 twice, last: at Akron (1/20/18) 3-Point Field Goals 2 three times, last: at Akron (1/20/18) 3-Point Field Goal Attempts 4 three times, last: at Akron (1/20/18) Free Throws 2 10 times, last: at Central Michigan (1/30/18) Free Throw Attempts 4 at Marquette (12/18/17) Rebounds 8 at Marquette (12/18/17) Offensive Rebounds 5 at Marquette (12/18/17) Defensive Rebounds 7 twice, last: at Buffalo (1/16/18) Assists 3 at Bowling Green (1/9/18) Turnovers 3 three times, last: at Central Mich. (1/30/18) Blocks 1 four times, last: Bowling Green (1/23/18) Steals 2 three times, last: at Central Mich. (1/30/18) Minutes 31 twice, last: at Toledo (2/6/18) SEASON GAME-BY-GAME Opponent Date GS Min FG FGA Pct 3FG 3FGA Pct FT FTA Pct O D Tot Avg PF FO A TO Blk Stl Pts Avg GREEN BAY NOV ST. FRANCIS (ILL.) NOV vs. Penn Nov vs. Florida Atlantic Nov vs. Manhattan Nov ROCKFORD NOV MILWAUKEE NOV at Chicago State Dec at Iowa State Dec CENT. CONNECTICUT DEC. 9 * at Marquette Dec. 18 * UIC DEC. 21 * at Iowa Dec. 29 * KENT STATE* JAN. 2 * at Ohio* Jan. 6 * at Bowling Green* Jan. 9 * EASTERN MICH.* JAN. 13 * at Buffalo* Jan. 16 * at Akron* Jan. 20 * BOWLING GREEN* JAN. 23 * at Western Michigan* Jan. 27 * at Central Michigan* Jan. 30 * MIAMI (OHIO)* FEB. 3 * at Toledo* Feb. 6 * BUFFALO* FEB. 10 * CENTRAL MICH.* FEB. 13 WESTERN MICH.* FEB. 17 at Ball State* Feb. 20 at Eastern Michigan* Feb. 24 TOLEDO* FEB. 27 BALL STATE* MARCH 2 Totals CAREER STATISTICS Year G S Min Avg FG FGA FG% 3FG 3FGA 3FG% FT FTA FT% Off Def Reb Avg Foul DQ Ast Avg TO Avg Blk Avg Stl Avg Pts Avg Career

21 3Marlo BROWN Freshman Guard Southfield, Mich. DME Academy THE BROWN FILE Expected to redshirt the season. Played one postgraduate year at DME Academy in Daytona Beach, Fla., averaging 15.3 points and 9.1 rebounds per game. Four-year starter at Southfield Christian, finishing with 1,221 points and 1,074 rebounds, the fifth-most rebounds in state history. Averaged 16 points, 12 rebounds, four assists, three steals and two blocks as a senior at Southfield Christian in Named to the 2016 Associated Press Class C All-State Team, the Detroit News Class C All-State First Team and the Detroit Free Press Class C All-State Second Team. Helped Southfield Christian win Class D state titles as a freshman and sophomore in 2013 and Left-handed. Plans to major in Engineering. Points Field Goals Field Goal Attempts 3-Point Field Goals 3-Point Field Goal Attempts Free Throws Free Throw Attempts Rebounds Offensive Rebounds Defensive Rebounds Assists Turnovers Blocks Steals Minutes Points Field Goals Field Goal Attempts 3-Point Field Goals 3-Point Field Goal Attempts Free Throws Free Throw Attempts Rebounds Offensive Rebounds Defensive Rebounds Assists Turnovers Blocks Steals Minutes SEASON HIGHS CAREER HIGHS SEASON GAME-BY-GAME Opponent Date GS Min FG FGA Pct 3FG 3FGA Pct FT FTA Pct O D Tot Avg PF FO A TO Blk Stl Pts Avg GREEN BAY NOV. 14 Did not play ST. FRANCIS (ILL.) NOV. 16 Did not play vs. Penn Nov. 20 Did not play vs. Florida Atlantic Nov. 21 Did not play vs. Manhattan Nov. 22 Did not play ROCKFORD NOV. 26 Did not play MILWAUKEE NOV. 29 Did not play at Chicago State Dec. 2 Did not play at Iowa State Dec. 4 Did not play CENT. CONNECTICUT DEC. 9 Did not play at Marquette Dec. 18 Did not play UIC DEC. 21 Did not play at Iowa Dec. 29 Did not play KENT STATE* JAN. 2 Did not play at Ohio* Jan. 6 Did not play at Bowling Green* Jan. 9 Did not play EASTERN MICH.* JAN. 13 Did not play at Buffalo* Jan. 16 Did not play at Akron* Jan. 20 Did not play BOWLING GREEN* JAN. 23 Did not play at Western Michigan* Jan. 27 Did not play at Central Michigan* Jan. 30 Did not play MIAMI (OHIO)* FEB. 3 Did not play at Toledo* Feb. 6 Did not play BUFFALO* FEB. 10 Did not play CENTRAL MICH.* FEB. 13 WESTERN MICH.* FEB. 17 at Ball State* Feb. 20 at Eastern Michigan* Feb. 24 TOLEDO* FEB. 27 BALL STATE* MARCH 2 Totals CAREER STATISTICS Year G S Min Avg FG FGA FG% 3FG 3FGA 3FG% FT FTA FT% Off Def Reb Avg Foul DQ Ast Avg TO Avg Blk Avg Stl Avg Pts Avg Career

22 4Lacey JAMES Junior Forward Grand Rapids, Mich. Rider THE JAMES FILE Averaging 7.4 points per game over the last nine contests. Shooting 46.2 percent (24-of-52) from the field. Had five steals against Kent State (Jan. 2), the most by a Huskie since Travon Baker recorded five on Jan. 12, 2016 at Toledo. Started and tallied a double-double in his first game as a Huskie with 10 points and 13 rebounds against Green Bay (Nov. 14). Sat out the season following his transfer from Rider and has three seasons of eligibility remaining beginning with this year. Came to NIU following one season at Rider, where he appeared in 12 games last season. Averaged 1.0 points and 1.1 rebounds per game in limited action with the Broncs. Averaged 20 points and 15 rebounds per game as a senior at Wayland High School (Mich.) in , earning AP Class JAMES IN THE MAC RANKINGS B First Team All-State honors. ALL RANK CONF. RANK Majoring in Communications. Offensive Rebounds 1.8 GAMES ONLY T-14th SEASON HIGHS Points 15 Bowling Green (1/23/18) Field Goals 7 Bowling Green (1/23/18) Field Goal Attempts 10 twice, last: Miami (Ohio) (2/3/18) 3-Point Field Goals 3-Point Field Goal Attempts 1 UIC (12/21/17) Free Throws 8 vs. Florida Atlantic (11/21/17) Free Throw Attempts 10 vs. Florida Atlantic (11/21/17) Rebounds 13 Green Bay (11/14/17) Offensive Rebounds 4 three times, last: at Akron (1/20/18) Defensive Rebounds 9 Green Bay (11/14/17) Assists 2 four times, last: Miami (Ohio) (2/3/18) Turnovers 6 at Central Michigan (1/30/18) Blocks 1 five times, last: Buffalo (2/10/18) Steals 5 Kent State (1/2/18) Minutes 29 twice, last: vs. Florida Atlantic (11/21/17) CAREER HIGHS Points 15 Bowling Green (1/23/18) Field Goals 7 Bowling Green (1/23/18) Field Goal Attempts 10 twice, last: Miami (Ohio) (2/3/18) 3-Point Field Goals 3-Point Field Goal Attempts 1 UIC (12/21/17) Free Throws 8 vs. Florida Atlantic (11/21/17) Free Throw Attempts 10 vs. Florida Atlantic (11/21/17) Rebounds 13 Green Bay (11/14/17) Offensive Rebounds 4 four times, last: at Akron (1/20/18) Defensive Rebounds 9 Green Bay (11/14/17) Assists 2 four times, last: Miami (Ohio) (2/3/18) Turnovers 6 at Central Michigan (1/30/18) Blocks 1 eight times, last: Buffalo (2/10/18) Steals 5 Kent State (1/2/18) Minutes 29 twice, last: vs. Florida Atlantic (11/21/17) SEASON GAME-BY-GAME Opponent Date GS Min FG FGA Pct 3FG 3FGA Pct FT FTA Pct O D Tot Avg PF FO A TO Blk Stl Pts Avg GREEN BAY NOV. 14 * ST. FRANCIS (ILL.) NOV. 16 * vs. Penn Nov. 20 * vs. Florida Atlantic Nov. 21 * vs. Manhattan Nov. 22 * ROCKFORD NOV. 26 * MILWAUKEE NOV. 29 * at Chicago State Dec. 2 * at Iowa State Dec. 4 * CENT. CONNECTICUT DEC. 9 * at Marquette Dec. 18 * UIC DEC. 21 * at Iowa Dec. 29 * KENT STATE* JAN. 2 * at Ohio* Jan. 6 * at Bowling Green* Jan. 9 * EASTERN MICH.* JAN. 13 * at Buffalo* Jan. 16 * at Akron* Jan. 20 * BOWLING GREEN* JAN. 23 * at Western Michigan* Jan. 27 * at Central Michigan* Jan. 30 * MIAMI (OHIO)* FEB. 3 * at Toledo* Feb. 6 * BUFFALO* FEB. 10 * CENTRAL MICH.* FEB. 13 WESTERN MICH.* FEB. 17 at Ball State* Feb. 20 at Eastern Michigan* Feb. 24 TOLEDO* FEB. 27 BALL STATE* MARCH 2 Totals CAREER STATISTICS Year G S Min Avg FG FGA FG% 3FG 3FGA 3FG% FT FTA FT% Off Def Reb Avg Foul DQ Ast Avg TO Avg Blk Avg Stl Avg Pts Avg sat out the season following transfer from Rider Career

23 5Justin THOMAS Sophomore Guard Indianapolis, Ind. Pike THE THOMAS FILE Shooting 47.4 percent (18-of-38) from three-point range since Nov. 26. Has a 2.2 assist-to-turnover ratio (48 assists, 22 turnovers) and has 34 assists with 14 turnovers over the last 19 games. Appeared in all 32 games as a freshman last season, including 17 starts. Averaged 1.3 steals per game in conference play last season, tied for 12th in the MAC and second among conference freshmen. Had 11 multi-steal games and led NIU in steals 12 times a season ago. Averaged 15.5 points, 3.9 rebounds, 3.8 assists and 2.6 steals per game as a senior at Indianapolis Pike High School in Earned Indiana Associated Press High Honorable Mention recognition and was named to the 2016 Indiana Basketball Coaches Association Senior Large School All-State team. Left-handed. Majoring in Communications. THOMAS IN THE MAC RANKINGS ALL RANK CONF. RANK GAMES ONLY Steals Per Game th 1.2 T-13th SEASON HIGHS Points 17 Buffalo (2/10/18) Field Goals 6 at Iowa (12/29/17) Field Goal Attempts 11 at Iowa (12/29/17) 3-Point Field Goals 3 twice, last: at Chicago State (12/2/17) 3-Point Field Goal Attempts 4 three times, last: at Ohio (1/6/18) Free Throws 6 Buffalo (2/10/18) Free Throw Attempts 7 Green Bay (11/14/17) Rebounds 5 three times, last: Buffalo (2/10/18) Offensive Rebounds 1 seven times, last: Buffalo (2/10/18) Defensive Rebounds 5 vs. Florida Atlantic (11/21/17) Assists 5 at Chicago State (12/2/17) Turnovers 5 Buffalo (2/10/18) Blocks 1 three times, last: Buffalo (2/10/18) Steals 4 at Chicago State (12/2/17) Minutes 42 Buffalo (2/10/18) CAREER HIGHS Points 17 Buffalo (2/10/18) Field Goals 6 at Iowa (12/29/17) Field Goal Attempts 11 at Iowa (12/29/17) 3-Point Field Goals 3 twice, last: at Chicago State (12/2/17) 3-Point Field Goal Attempts 4 three times, last: at Ohio (1/6/18) Free Throws 6 twice, last: Buffalo (2/10/18) Free Throw Attempts 7 Green Bay (11/14/17) Rebounds 6 at Minnesota (12/11/16) Offensive Rebounds 1 10 times, last: Buffalo (2/10/18) Defensive Rebounds 6 at Minnesota (12/11/16) Assists 5 twice, last: at Chicago State (12/2/17) Turnovers 5 twice, last: Buffalo (2/10/18) Blocks 1 five times, last: Buffalo (2/10/18) Steals 4 at Chicago State (12/2/17) Minutes 42 Buffalo (2/10/18) SEASON GAME-BY-GAME Opponent Date GS Min FG FGA Pct 3FG 3FGA Pct FT FTA Pct O D Tot Avg PF FO A TO Blk Stl Pts Avg GREEN BAY NOV. 14 * ST. FRANCIS (ILL.) NOV. 16 * vs. Penn Nov. 20 * vs. Florida Atlantic Nov. 21 * vs. Manhattan Nov. 22 * ROCKFORD NOV. 26 * MILWAUKEE NOV. 29 * at Chicago State Dec. 2 * at Iowa State Dec. 4 * CENT. CONNECTICUT DEC. 9 * at Marquette Dec UIC DEC at Iowa Dec KENT STATE* JAN at Ohio* Jan at Bowling Green* Jan EASTERN MICH.* JAN at Buffalo* Jan at Akron* Jan BOWLING GREEN* JAN. 23 * at Western Michigan* Jan at Central Michigan* Jan MIAMI (OHIO)* FEB at Toledo* Feb BUFFALO* FEB. 10 * CENTRAL MICH.* FEB. 13 WESTERN MICH.* FEB. 17 at Ball State* Feb. 20 at Eastern Michigan* Feb. 24 TOLEDO* FEB. 27 BALL STATE* MARCH 2 Totals CAREER STATISTICS Year G S Min Avg FG FGA FG% 3FG 3FGA 3FG% FT FTA FT% Off Def Reb Avg Foul DQ Ast Avg TO Avg Blk Avg Stl Avg Pts Avg Career

24 10 Eugene GERMAN Sophomore Guard Gary, Ind. 21st Century Charter THE GERMAN FILE Tied for 42nd nationally in scoring, has scored in double figures in all 25 games this season, including plus point games. Made the game-winning layup with 4.0 seconds left in a overtime win over Buffalo (Feb. 10). Finished the game with 28 points and seven rebounds. Blocked a three-point shot in the final second of a two-point victory over Manhattan (Nov. 22). Named to the Preseason All-MAC West Team. Averaged 9.0 points per game as a freshman, including 11.7 points per game during league play, 28th in the MAC and third among conference freshmen. Named to the MAC All-Freshman Team last seaon. Prepped at 21st Century Charter School, where he led the State of Indiana in scoring as a junior (32.0 ppg) and a senior (33.5 ppg). Named to the 2016 Indiana All-Star Team and earned MVP honors in the Indiana-Kentucky All- Star Game in Indianapolis with 20 points, six rebounds and two assists. Majoring in Communications. GERMAN IN THE MAC RANKINGS ALL RANK CONF. RANK GAMES ONLY Scoring st nd Free Throw Percentage.792 T-9th Three-Point FGs Made 2.2 T-5th SEASON HIGHS Points 30 at Toledo (2/6/18) Field Goals 14 at Toledo (2/6/18) Field Goal Attempts 29 at Toledo (2/6/18) 3-Point Field Goals 5 twice, last: Bowling Green (1/23/18) 3-Point Field Goal Attempts 10 Eastern Michigan (1/13/18) Free Throws 8 at Akron (1/20/18) Free Throw Attempts 11 Green Bay (11/14/17) Rebounds 9 Green Bay (11/14/17) Offensive Rebounds 1 10 times, last: Buffalo (2/10/18) Defensive Rebounds 9 Green Bay (11/14/17) Assists 6 at Chicago State (12/2/17) Turnovers 4 five times, last: Miami (Ohio) (2/3/18) Blocks 1 four times, last: Buffalo (2/10/18) Steals 3 at Chicago State (12/2/17) Minutes 37 at Toledo (2/6/18) CAREER HIGHS Points 30 at Toledo (2/6/18) Field Goals 14 at Toledo (2/6/18) Field Goal Attempts 29 at Toledo (2/6/18) 3-Point Field Goals 5 twice, last: Bowling Green (1/23/18) 3-Point Field Goal Attempts 10 Eastern Michigan (1/13/18) Free Throws 8 at Akron (1/20/18) Free Throw Attempts 11 Green Bay (11/14/17) Rebounds 9 Green Bay (11/14/17) Offensive Rebounds 2 Olivet Nazarene (12/14/16) Defensive Rebounds 9 Green Bay (11/14/17) Assists 6 at Chicago State (12/2/17) Turnovers 4 six times, last: Miami (Ohio) (2/3/18) Blocks 1 seven times, last: Buffalo (2/10/18) Steals 3 at Chicago State (12/2/17) Minutes 37 at Toledo (2/6/18) SEASON GAME-BY-GAME Opponent Date GS Min FG FGA Pct 3FG 3FGA Pct FT FTA Pct O D Tot Avg PF FO A TO Blk Stl Pts Avg GREEN BAY NOV. 14 * ST. FRANCIS (ILL.) NOV. 16 * vs. Penn Nov. 20 * vs. Florida Atlantic Nov. 21 * vs. Manhattan Nov. 22 * ROCKFORD NOV. 26 * MILWAUKEE NOV. 29 * at Chicago State Dec. 2 * at Iowa State Dec. 4 * CENT. CONNECTICUT DEC. 9 * at Marquette Dec. 18 * UIC DEC. 21 * at Iowa Dec. 29 * KENT STATE* JAN. 2 * at Ohio* Jan. 6 * at Bowling Green* Jan. 9 * EASTERN MICH.* JAN. 13 * at Buffalo* Jan. 16 * at Akron* Jan. 20 * BOWLING GREEN* JAN at Western Michigan* Jan. 27 * at Central Michigan* Jan. 30 * MIAMI (OHIO)* FEB. 3 * at Toledo* Feb. 6 * BUFFALO* FEB. 10 * CENTRAL MICH.* FEB. 13 WESTERN MICH.* FEB. 17 at Ball State* Feb. 20 at Eastern Michigan* Feb. 24 TOLEDO* FEB. 27 BALL STATE* MARCH 2 Totals CAREER STATISTICS Year G S Min Avg FG FGA FG% 3FG 3FGA 3FG% FT FTA FT% Off Def Reb Avg Foul DQ Ast Avg TO Avg Blk Avg Stl Avg Pts Avg Career

25 11 Noah McCARTY Sophomore Forward Rock Falls, Ill. Sterling Newman THE McCARTY FILE Shooting 46.8 percent (22-of-47) from the field in league play averaging 4.8 points and 4.4 rebounds per game. Recorded his first double figure scoring game with 10 points at Bowling Green (Jan. 9). Also tied a then career-high with six rebounds. Had an offensive rebound that led to the game-winning basket in the final seconds against Manhattan (Nov. 22). Appeared in 29 games a season ago, averaging 7.2 minutes per contest. Attended Newman Catholic Central in Sterling, Ill., where he averaged 18.2 points, 10.2 rebounds, 3.5 assists, 2.3 steals and 1.9 blocks per game as a senior in Named to the 2016 Associated Press Illinois Class 2A First Team and the Illinois Basketball Coaches Association (IBCA) 1A/2A All-State Second Team. Majoring in Communications SEASON HIGHS Points 10 at Bowling Green (1/9/18) Field Goals 4 twice, last: at Western Michigan (1/27/18) Field Goal Attempts 8 at Toledo (2/6/18) 3-Point Field Goals 2 at Buffalo (1/16/18) 3-Point Field Goal Attempts 4 at Toledo (2/6/18) Free Throws 4 Rockford (11/26/17) Free Throw Attempts 6 at Chicago State (12/2/17) Rebounds 7 at Toledo (2/6/18) Offensive Rebounds 5 at Western Michigan (1/27/18) Defensive Rebounds 5 at Toledo (2/6/18) Assists 3 at Chicago State (12/2/17) Turnovers 3 at Akron (1/20/18) Blocks 2 twice, last: at Central Michigan (1/30/18) Steals 4 Central Connecticut State (12/9/17) Minutes 26 twice, last: at Toledo (2/6/18) CAREER HIGHS Points 10 at Bowling Green (1/9/18) Field Goals 4 twice, last: at Western Michigan (1/27/18) Field Goal Attempts 8 at Toledo (2/6/18) 3-Point Field Goals 2 at Buffalo (1/16/18) 3-Point Field Goal Attempts 4 at Toledo (2/6/18) Free Throws 4 twice, last: Rockford (11/26/17) Free Throw Attempts 6 at Chicago State (12/2/17) Rebounds 7 at Toledo (2/6/18) Offensive Rebounds 5 at Western Michigan (1/27/18) Defensive Rebounds 5 at Toledo (2/6/18) Assists 3 twice, last: at Chicago State (12/2/17) Turnovers 3 twice, last: at Akron (1/20/18) Blocks 2 twice, last: at Central Michigan (1/30/18) Steals 4 Central Connecticut State (12/9/17) Minutes 26 twice, last: at Toledo (2/6/18) SEASON GAME-BY-GAME Opponent Date GS Min FG FGA Pct 3FG 3FGA Pct FT FTA Pct O D Tot Avg PF FO A TO Blk Stl Pts Avg GREEN BAY NOV ST. FRANCIS (ILL.) NOV vs. Penn Nov vs. Florida Atlantic Nov vs. Manhattan Nov ROCKFORD NOV MILWAUKEE NOV at Chicago State Dec at Iowa State Dec CENT. CONNECTICUT DEC at Marquette Dec UIC DEC at Iowa Dec KENT STATE* JAN at Ohio* Jan at Bowling Green* Jan EASTERN MICH.* JAN at Buffalo* Jan at Akron* Jan BOWLING GREEN* JAN at Western Michigan* Jan at Central Michigan* Jan MIAMI (OHIO)* FEB at Toledo* Feb BUFFALO* FEB CENTRAL MICH.* FEB. 13 WESTERN MICH.* FEB. 17 at Ball State* Feb. 20 at Eastern Michigan* Feb. 24 TOLEDO* FEB. 27 BALL STATE* MARCH 2 Totals CAREER STATISTICS Year G S Min Avg FG FGA FG% 3FG 3FGA 3FG% FT FTA FT% Off Def Reb Avg Foul DQ Ast Avg TO Avg Blk Avg Stl Avg Pts Avg Career

26 12 Anastasios DEMOGERONTAS Junior Wing Orland Park, Ill. Moraine Valley CC THE DEMOGERONTAS FILE Played a season-high 24 minutes in NIU s overtime victory over Buffalo (Feb. 10). Played 18 minutes off the bench in his Division I debut against Green Bay (Nov. 14). Averaged 17.3 points, 6.8 rebounds and 3.2 assists per game as a sophomore at Moraine Valley CC in Named to the 2017 NJCAA All-Region IV First Team and the All-Illinois Skyway Collegiate Conference First Team. Averaged 13.5 points, 7.8 rebounds and 2.1 assists per game as a freshman at Moraine Valley in , earning first team all-conference honors. Prepped at Sandburg High School, averaging 13 points and four rebounds per game as a senior. Left-handed. Majoring in Finance SEASON HIGHS Points 15 Rockford (11/26/17) Field Goals 7 Rockford (11/26/17) Field Goal Attempts 13 Rockford (11/26/17) 3-Point Field Goals 2 twice, last: Central Connecticut St. (12/9/17) 3-Point Field Goal Attempts 4 twice, last: Rockford (11/26/17) Free Throws 4 three times, last: at Buffalo (1/16/18) Free Throw Attempts 4 five times, last: at Buffalo (1/16/18) Rebounds 6 at Marquette (12/18/17) Offensive Rebounds 2 three times, last: at Buffalo (1/16/18) Defensive Rebounds 5 at Marquette (12/18/17) Assists 3 at Iowa (12/29/17) Turnovers 3 twice, last: at Akron (1/20/18) Blocks 2 St. Francis (Ill.) (11/16/17) Steals 3 Rockford (11/26/17) Minutes 24 Buffalo (2/10/18) CAREER HIGHS Points 15 Rockford (11/26/17) Field Goals 7 Rockford (11/26/17) Field Goal Attempts 13 Rockford (11/26/17) 3-Point Field Goals 2 twice, last: Central Connecticut St. (12/9/17) 3-Point Field Goal Attempts 4 twice, last: Rockford (11/26/17) Free Throws 4 three times, last: at Buffalo (1/16/18) Free Throw Attempts 4 five times, last: at Buffalo (1/16/18) Rebounds 6 at Marquette (12/18/17) Offensive Rebounds 2 three times, last: at Buffalo (1/16/18) Defensive Rebounds 5 at Marquette (12/18/17) Assists 3 at Iowa (12/29/17) Turnovers 3 twice, last: at Akron (1/20/18) Blocks 2 St. Francis (Ill.) (11/16/17) Steals 3 Rockford (11/26/17) Minutes 24 Buffalo (2/10/18) SEASON GAME-BY-GAME Opponent Date GS Min FG FGA Pct 3FG 3FGA Pct FT FTA Pct O D Tot Avg PF FO A TO Blk Stl Pts Avg GREEN BAY NOV ST. FRANCIS (ILL.) NOV vs. Penn Nov vs. Florida Atlantic Nov vs. Manhattan Nov ROCKFORD NOV MILWAUKEE NOV at Chicago State Dec at Iowa State Dec CENT. CONNECTICUT DEC at Marquette Dec UIC DEC at Iowa Dec KENT STATE* JAN at Ohio* Jan at Bowling Green* Jan EASTERN MICH.* JAN at Buffalo* Jan at Akron* Jan BOWLING GREEN* JAN at Western Michigan* Jan at Central Michigan* Jan. 30 Did not play MIAMI (OHIO)* FEB. 3 Did not play at Toledo* Feb BUFFALO* FEB CENTRAL MICH.* FEB. 13 WESTERN MICH.* FEB. 17 at Ball State* Feb. 20 at Eastern Michigan* Feb. 24 TOLEDO* FEB. 27 BALL STATE* MARCH 2 Totals CAREER STATISTICS Year G S Min Avg FG FGA FG% 3FG 3FGA 3FG% FT FTA FT% Off Def Reb Avg Foul DQ Ast Avg TO Avg Blk Avg Stl Avg Pts Avg Career

27 15 Jaylen KEY Junior Forward Milwaukee, Wis. Homestead THE KEY FILE Will redshirt the season following shoulder surgery in the offseason. Ranked 14th in the MAC last season in field goal percentage, shooting 48.8 percent (100-of-205). Shot 46.4 percent (13-of-28) from three-point range a season ago and scored in double figures 14 times. Has recorded three career double-doubles. Wisconsin Basketball Coaches Association Division 1 First Team All-State honoree at Homestead HS in Son of former Marquette University forward Damon Key ( ). Left-handed. Majoring in Corporate Communications. Points Field Goals Field Goal Attempts 3-Point Field Goals 3-Point Field Goal Attempts Free Throws Free Throw Attempts Rebounds Offensive Rebounds Defensive Rebounds Assists Turnovers Blocks Steals Minutes SEASON HIGHS CAREER HIGHS Points 17 Roosevelt (11/14/16) Field Goals 7 twice, last: Elon (11/25/16) Field Goal Attempts 13 Elon (11/25/16) 3-Point Field Goals 2 twice, last: Western Michigan (2/28/17) 3-Point Field Goal Attempts 5 Western Michigan (2/28/17) Free Throws 7 Indiana State (11/11/16) Free Throw Attempts 10 Indiana State (11/11/16) Rebounds 11 Central Michigan (1/7/17) Offensive Rebounds 4 four times, last: Central Michigan (1/7/17) Defensive Rebounds 7 three times, last: Central Michigan (1/7/17) Assists 4 Roosevelt (12/22/15) Turnovers 4 at Eastern Michigan (3/2/16) Blocks 2 five times, last: at Miami (1/3/17) Steals 3 at Toledo (1/12/16) Minutes 37 Elon (11/25/16) SEASON GAME-BY-GAME Opponent Date GS Min FG FGA Pct 3FG 3FGA Pct FT FTA Pct O D Tot Avg PF FO A TO Blk Stl Pts Avg GREEN BAY NOV. 14 Did not play ST. FRANCIS (ILL.) NOV. 16 Did not play vs. Penn Nov. 20 Did not play vs. Florida Atlantic Nov. 21 Did not play vs. Manhattan Nov. 22 Did not play ROCKFORD NOV. 26 Did not play MILWAUKEE NOV. 29 Did not play at Chicago State Dec. 2 Did not play at Iowa State Dec. 4 Did not play CENT. CONNECTICUT DEC. 9 Did not play at Marquette Dec. 18 Did not play UIC DEC. 21 Did not play at Iowa Dec. 29 Did not play KENT STATE* JAN. 2 Did not play at Ohio* Jan. 6 Did not play at Bowling Green* Jan. 9 Did not play EASTERN MICH.* JAN. 13 Did not play at Buffalo* Jan. 16 Did not play at Akron* Jan. 20 Did not play BOWLING GREEN* JAN. 23 Did not play at Western Michigan* Jan. 27 Did not play at Central Michigan* Jan. 30 Did not play MIAMI (OHIO)* FEB. 3 Did not play at Toledo* Feb. 6 Did not play BUFFALO* FEB. 10 Did not play CENTRAL MICH.* FEB. 13 WESTERN MICH.* FEB. 17 at Ball State* Feb. 20 at Eastern Michigan* Feb. 24 TOLEDO* FEB. 27 BALL STATE* MARCH 2 Totals CAREER STATISTICS Year G S Min Avg FG FGA FG% 3FG 3FGA 3FG% FT FTA FT% Off Def Reb Avg Foul DQ Ast Avg TO Avg Blk Avg Stl Avg Pts Avg Career

28 22 Rod HENRY-HAYES Freshman Guard Zion, Ill. Zion-Benton Township THE HENRY-HAYES FILE Shooting 54.8 percent (17-of-31) from the field and 45.5 percent (10-of-22) since Nov. 26. Made his collegiate debut against Green Bay (Nov. 14), playing six minutes off the bench. Averaged 21.3 points, 6.0 assists and 5.2 rebounds per game as a senior at Zion-Benton Township High School. Named to the IBCA 3A/4A All-State Fourth Team and the Lake County News- Sun Second Team All-Area. Helped the Zee-Bees to a record and a second-place finish in the North Suburban Conference. Major is undecided SEASON HIGHS Points 13 at Chicago State (12/2/17) Field Goals 5 at Chicago State (12/2/17) Field Goal Attempts 8 at Chicago State (12/2/17) 3-Point Field Goals 3 at Chicago State (12/2/17) 3-Point Field Goal Attempts 5 at Chicago State (12/2/17) Free Throws 2 twice, last: at Buffalo (1/16/18) Free Throw Attempts 2 three times, last: at Buffalo (1/16/18) Rebounds 6 Rockford (11/26/17) Offensive Rebounds 2 Rockford (11/26/17) Defensive Rebounds 4 Rockford (11/26/17) Assists 5 Rockford (11/26/17) Turnovers 1 three times, last: at Buffalo (1/16/18) Blocks 1 twice, last: Miami (Ohio) (2/3/18) Steals 2 Rockford (11/26/17) Minutes 24 Rockford (11/26/17) CAREER HIGHS Points 13 at Chicago State (12/2/17) Field Goals 5 at Chicago State (12/2/17) Field Goal Attempts 8 at Chicago State (12/2/17) 3-Point Field Goals 3 at Chicago State (12/2/17) 3-Point Field Goal Attempts 5 at Chicago State (12/2/17) Free Throws 2 twice, last: at Buffalo (1/16/18) Free Throw Attempts 2 three times, last: at Buffalo (1/16/18) Rebounds 6 Rockford (11/26/17) Offensive Rebounds 2 Rockford (11/26/17) Defensive Rebounds 4 Rockford (11/26/17) Assists 5 Rockford (11/26/17) Turnovers 1 three times, last: at Buffalo (1/16/18) Blocks 1 twice, last: Miami (Ohio) (2/3/18) Steals 2 Rockford (11/26/17) Minutes 24 Rockford (11/26/17) SEASON GAME-BY-GAME Opponent Date GS Min FG FGA Pct 3FG 3FGA Pct FT FTA Pct O D Tot Avg PF FO A TO Blk Stl Pts Avg GREEN BAY NOV ST. FRANCIS (ILL.) NOV vs. Penn Nov vs. Florida Atlantic Nov. 21 Did not play vs. Manhattan Nov ROCKFORD NOV MILWAUKEE NOV at Chicago State Dec at Iowa State Dec CENT. CONNECTICUT DEC at Marquette Dec UIC DEC at Iowa Dec KENT STATE* JAN at Ohio* Jan at Bowling Green* Jan EASTERN MICH.* JAN. 13 Did not play at Buffalo* Jan at Akron* Jan. 20 Did not play BOWLING GREEN* JAN at Western Michigan* Jan. 27 Did not play at Central Michigan* Jan MIAMI (OHIO)* FEB at Toledo* Feb BUFFALO* FEB CENTRAL MICH.* FEB. 13 WESTERN MICH.* FEB. 17 at Ball State* Feb. 20 at Eastern Michigan* Feb. 24 TOLEDO* FEB. 27 BALL STATE* MARCH 2 Totals CAREER STATISTICS Year G S Min Avg FG FGA FG% 3FG 3FGA 3FG% FT FTA FT% Off Def Reb Avg Foul DQ Ast Avg TO Avg Blk Avg Stl Avg Pts Avg Career

29 25 Brennen WOODS Freshman Forward Carpentersville, Ill. Harvest Christian THE WOODS FILE Saw his first collegiate action in the opener against Green Bay (Nov. 14). Averaged 19.7 points and 10.0 rebounds per game as a senior at Harvest Christian Academy in Named to the 2017 Fox Valley All-Area Team by the Daily Herald and earned Illinois AP Class 1A Honorable Mention recognition. Majoring in Business Administration SEASON HIGHS Points Field Goals Field Goal Attempts 3-Point Field Goals 3-Point Field Goal Attempts Free Throws Free Throw Attempts Rebounds 1 Rockford (11/26/17) Offensive Rebounds Defensive Rebounds 1 Rockford (11/26/17) Assists 1 Rockford (11/26/17) Turnovers 1 Rockford (11/26/17) Blocks Steals Minutes 3 Rockford (11/26/17) CAREER HIGHS Points Field Goals Field Goal Attempts 3-Point Field Goals 3-Point Field Goal Attempts Free Throws Free Throw Attempts Rebounds 1 Rockford (11/26/17) Offensive Rebounds Defensive Rebounds 1 Rockford (11/26/17) Assists 1 Rockford (11/26/17) Turnovers 1 Rockford (11/26/17) Blocks Steals Minutes 3 Rockford (11/26/17) SEASON GAME-BY-GAME Opponent Date GS Min FG FGA Pct 3FG 3FGA Pct FT FTA Pct O D Tot Avg PF FO A TO Blk Stl Pts Avg GREEN BAY NOV ST. FRANCIS (ILL.) NOV. 16 Did not play vs. Penn Nov. 20 Did not play vs. Florida Atlantic Nov. 21 Did not play vs. Manhattan Nov. 22 Did not play ROCKFORD NOV MILWAUKEE NOV. 29 Did not play at Chicago State Dec. 2 Did not play at Iowa State Dec. 4 Did not play CENT. CONNECTICUT DEC. 9 Did not play at Marquette Dec. 18 Did not play UIC DEC. 21 Did not play at Iowa Dec. 29 Did not play KENT STATE* JAN at Ohio* Jan. 6 Did not play at Bowling Green* Jan. 9 Did not play EASTERN MICH.* JAN. 13 Did not play at Buffalo* Jan. 16 Did not play at Akron* Jan. 20 Did not play BOWLING GREEN* JAN. 23 Did not play at Western Michigan* Jan. 27 Did not play at Central Michigan* Jan. 30 Did not play MIAMI (OHIO)* FEB. 3 Did not play at Toledo* Feb. 6 Did not play BUFFALO* FEB. 10 Did not play CENTRAL MICH.* FEB. 13 WESTERN MICH.* FEB. 17 at Ball State* Feb. 20 at Eastern Michigan* Feb. 24 TOLEDO* FEB. 27 BALL STATE* MARCH 2 Totals CAREER STATISTICS Year G S Min Avg FG FGA FG% 3FG 3FGA 3FG% FT FTA FT% Off Def Reb Avg Foul DQ Ast Avg TO Avg Blk Avg Stl Avg Pts Avg Career

30 32 Andrew ZELIS th Yr. Senior Center Wheaton, Ill. Kaskaskia College THE ZELIS FILE Played eight minutes against Penn (Nov. 20) in his first game back after missing the season with a torn ACL. Appeared in 27 games in , his first season at NIU, shooting 53.3 percent from the field. Came to NIU from Kaskaskia College in Centralia, Ill., where he averaged 4.0 points and 2.8 rebounds per game in Began his collegiate career at Stetson University in , where he redshirted. Majoring in Economics SEASON HIGHS Points 6 Rockford (11/26/17) Field Goals 2 twice, last: Rockford (11/26/17) Field Goal Attempts 5 vs. Florida Atlantic (11/21/17) 3-Point Field Goals 3-Point Field Goal Attempts Free Throws 2 Rockford (11/26/17) Free Throw Attempts 2 twice, last: at Akron (1/20/18) Rebounds 2 three times, last: UIC (12/21/17) Offensive Rebounds 1 six times, last: at Akron (1/20/18) Defensive Rebounds 2 vs. Penn (11/20/17) Assists 1 three times, last: at Iowa (12/29/17) Turnovers 1 three times, last: vs. Manhattan (11/22/17) Blocks 1 four times, last: at Marquette (12/18/17) Steals Minutes 10 twice, last: at Marquette (12/18/17) CAREER HIGHS Points 12 Roosevelt (12/22/15) Field Goals 6 Roosevelt (12/22/15) Field Goal Attempts 7 Roosevelt (12/22/15) 3-Point Field Goals 3-Point Field Goal Attempts Free Throws 3 Eureka (11/21/15) Free Throw Attempts 4 Eureka (11/21/15) Rebounds 7 Roosevelt (12/22/15) Offensive Rebounds 3 Roosevelt (12/22/15) Defensive Rebounds 6 Indiana Northwest (11/25/15) Assists 1 five times, last: at Iowa (12/29/17) Turnovers 2 Judson (1/2/16) Blocks 2 Western Michigan (3/7/16) Steals 1 twice, last: at Kent State (2/9/16) Minutes 24 Western Michigan (3/7/16) SEASON GAME-BY-GAME Opponent Date GS Min FG FGA Pct 3FG 3FGA Pct FT FTA Pct O D Tot Avg PF FO A TO Blk Stl Pts Avg GREEN BAY NOV. 14 Did not play ST. FRANCIS (ILL.) NOV. 16 Did not play vs. Penn Nov vs. Florida Atlantic Nov vs. Manhattan Nov ROCKFORD NOV MILWAUKEE NOV at Chicago State Dec at Iowa State Dec CENT. CONNECTICUT DEC. 9 Did not play at Marquette Dec UIC DEC at Iowa Dec KENT STATE* JAN. 2 Did not play at Ohio* Jan. 6 Did not play at Bowling Green* Jan. 9 Did not play EASTERN MICH.* JAN. 13 Did not play at Buffalo* Jan. 16 Did not play at Akron* Jan BOWLING GREEN* JAN. 23 Did not play at Western Michigan* Jan. 27 Did not play at Central Michigan* Jan. 30 Did not play MIAMI (OHIO)* FEB. 3 Did not play at Toledo* Feb. 6 Did not play BUFFALO* FEB. 10 Did not play CENTRAL MICH.* FEB. 13 WESTERN MICH.* FEB. 17 at Ball State* Feb. 20 at Eastern Michigan* Feb. 24 TOLEDO* FEB. 27 BALL STATE* MARCH 2 Totals CAREER STATISTICS Year G S Min Avg FG FGA FG% 3FG 3FGA 3FG% FT FTA FT% Off Def Reb Avg Foul DQ Ast Avg TO Avg Blk Avg Stl Avg Pts Avg Missed the season due to a torn ACL Career

31 33 Owen HAMILTON Freshman Center Prescott, Wis. Prescott THE HAMILTON FILE Played five minutes off the bench in his first collegiate game against Green Bay (Nov. 14), recording a block. Named to the MAC s All-Newcomer Team by Street & Smith s preseason magazine. Averaged 25.1 points, 12.3 rebounds and 3.2 blocks per game as a senior at Prescott (Wis.) High School in Led Prescott to a 24-4 record in his final season and a state runner-up finish. Named to the 2017 Wisconsin Basketball Coaches Association Division 3 All- State Team and named the Middle Border Conference Player of the Year. Major is undecided SEASON HIGHS Points 8 Rockford (11/26/17) Field Goals 4 Rockford (11/26/17) Field Goal Attempts 6 at Iowa (12/29/17) 3-Point Field Goals 3-Point Field Goal Attempts 1 at Iowa (12/29/17) Free Throws 2 at Chicago State (12/2/17) Free Throw Attempts 2 three times, last: at Buffalo (1/16/18) Rebounds 8 Rockford (11/26/17) Offensive Rebounds 2 three times, last: at Bowling Green (1/9/18) Defensive Rebounds 7 Rockford (11/26/17) Assists 1 three times, last: at Toledo (2/6/18) Turnovers 2 at Akron (1/20/18) Blocks 1 three times, last: at Bowling Green (1/9/18) Steals 2 at Bowling Green (1/9/18) Minutes 21 at Iowa (12/29/17) CAREER HIGHS Points 8 Rockford (11/26/17) Field Goals 4 Rockford (11/26/17) Field Goal Attempts 6 at Iowa (12/29/17) 3-Point Field Goals 3-Point Field Goal Attempts 1 at Iowa (12/29/17) Free Throws 2 at Chicago State (12/2/17) Free Throw Attempts 2 three times, last: at Buffalo (1/16/18) Rebounds 8 Rockford (11/26/17) Offensive Rebounds 2 three times, last: at Bowling Green (1/9/18) Defensive Rebounds 7 Rockford (11/26/17) Assists 1 three times, last: at Toledo (2/6/18) Turnovers 2 at Akron (1/20/18) Blocks 1 three times, last: at Bowling Green (1/9/18) Steals 2 at Bowling Green (1/9/18) Minutes 21 at Iowa (12/29/17) SEASON GAME-BY-GAME Opponent Date GS Min FG FGA Pct 3FG 3FGA Pct FT FTA Pct O D Tot Avg PF FO A TO Blk Stl Pts Avg GREEN BAY NOV ST. FRANCIS (ILL.) NOV vs. Penn Nov vs. Florida Atlantic Nov. 21 Did not play vs. Manhattan Nov ROCKFORD NOV MILWAUKEE NOV. 29 Did not play at Chicago State Dec at Iowa State Dec CENT. CONNECTICUT DEC at Marquette Dec. 18 Did not play UIC DEC. 21 Did not play at Iowa Dec KENT STATE* JAN at Ohio* Jan at Bowling Green* Jan EASTERN MICH.* JAN at Buffalo* Jan at Akron* Jan BOWLING GREEN* JAN at Western Michigan* Jan at Central Michigan* Jan. 30 Did not play MIAMI (OHIO)* FEB at Toledo* Feb BUFFALO* FEB CENTRAL MICH.* FEB. 13 WESTERN MICH.* FEB. 17 at Ball State* Feb. 20 at Eastern Michigan* Feb. 24 TOLEDO* FEB. 27 BALL STATE* MARCH 2 Totals CAREER STATISTICS Year G S Min Avg FG FGA FG% 3FG 3FGA 3FG% FT FTA FT% Off Def Reb Avg Foul DQ Ast Avg TO Avg Blk Avg Stl Avg Pts Avg Career

32 42 Levi BRADLEY Junior Wing Milwaukee, Wis. Pius XI THE BRADLEY FILE Has recorded six career double-doubles, including two this season. Has not missed a game in his NIU career, playing in 91-straight. A career 80 percent free-throw shooter (180-of-225), which ranks sixth alltime in NIU history. Scored in double figures 16 times a season ago and averaged 10.6 points per game over the final 16 games of the season. Recorded two double-doubles a season ago and has four in his NIU career Wisconsin AP All-State Third Team honoree and a WBCA Division 2 First Team All-State honoree Earned all-conference volleyball honors while at Pius XI HS. His father, Levi, is third all-time in scoring at Wisconsin-Parkside (1,697 points, ). Left-handed. Majoring in Sociology. BRADLEY IN THE MAC RANKINGS ALL RANK CONF. RANK GAMES ONLY Scoring th 15.5 T-11th Free Throw Percentage.835 4th.833 T-2nd SEASON HIGHS Points 28 Green Bay (11/14/17) Field Goals 10 twice, last: at Toledo (2/6/18) Field Goal Attempts 19 Eastern Michigan (1/13/18) 3-Point Field Goals 2 four times, last: at Western Michigan (1/27/18) 3-Point Field Goal Attempts 5 three times, last: Miami (Ohio) (2/3/18) Free Throws 14 Kent State (1/2/18) Free Throw Attempts 14 Kent State (1/2/18) Rebounds 14 Kent State (1/2/18) Offensive Rebounds 6 Kent State (1/2/18) Defensive Rebounds 9 twice, last: UIC (12/21/17) Assists 4 Kent State (1/2/18) Turnovers 4 vs. Penn (11/20/17) Blocks 2 at Iowa State (12/4/17) Steals 3 Milwaukee (11/29/17) Minutes 36 three times, last: at Western Mich. (1/27/18) CAREER HIGHS Points 28 Green Bay (11/14/17) Field Goals 10 twice, last: at Toledo (2/6/18) Field Goal Attempts 19 Eastern Michigan (1/13/18) 3-Point Field Goals 2 10 times, last: at Western Michigan (1/27/18) 3-Point Field Goal Attempts 5 five times, last: Miami (Ohio) (2/3/18) Free Throws 14 Kent State (1/2/18) Free Throw Attempts 14 Kent State (1/2/18) Rebounds 14 twice, last: Kent State (1/2/18) Offensive Rebounds 6 Kent State (1/2/18) Defensive Rebounds 10 twice, last: at Miami (1/3/17) Assists 4 twice, last: Kent State (1/2/18) Turnovers 4 three times, last: vs. Penn (11/20/17) Blocks 2 three times, last: at Iowa State (12/4/17) Steals 3 Milwaukee (11/29/17) Minutes 36 three times, last: at Western Mich. (1/27/18) SEASON GAME-BY-GAME Opponent Date GS Min FG FGA Pct 3FG 3FGA Pct FT FTA Pct O D Tot Avg PF FO A TO Blk Stl Pts Avg GREEN BAY NOV. 14 * ST. FRANCIS (ILL.) NOV. 16 * vs. Penn Nov. 20 * vs. Florida Atlantic Nov. 21 * vs. Manhattan Nov. 22 * ROCKFORD NOV. 26 * MILWAUKEE NOV. 29 * at Chicago State Dec. 2 * at Iowa State Dec. 4 * CENT. CONNECTICUT DEC. 9 * at Marquette Dec. 18 * UIC DEC. 21 * at Iowa Dec. 29 * KENT STATE* JAN. 2 * at Ohio* Jan. 6 * at Bowling Green* Jan. 9 * EASTERN MICH.* JAN. 13 * at Buffalo* Jan. 16 * at Akron* Jan. 20 * BOWLING GREEN* JAN. 23 * at Western Michigan* Jan. 27 * at Central Michigan* Jan. 30 * MIAMI (OHIO)* FEB. 3 * at Toledo* Feb. 6 * BUFFALO* FEB. 10 * CENTRAL MICH.* FEB. 13 WESTERN MICH.* FEB. 17 at Ball State* Feb. 20 at Eastern Michigan* Feb. 24 TOLEDO* FEB. 27 BALL STATE* MARCH 2 Totals CAREER STATISTICS Year G S Min Avg FG FGA FG% 3FG 3FGA 3FG% FT FTA FT% Off Def Reb Avg Foul DQ Ast Avg TO Avg Blk Avg Stl Avg Pts Avg Career

33 55 Brandon DANOWSKI Freshman Guard Wilmette, Ill. Loyola Academy THE DANOWSKI FILE Saw his first collegiate action against Green Bay (Nov. 14) in the season opener. Spent last season at Gateway Sports Academy in Granite City, Ill., as a postgraduate, averaging 17 points and four assists per game. Prepped at Loyola Academy, where he earned Chicago Catholic League North Division All-Conference honors as a senior and was also named to the Daily- NorthShore.com All-Area Second Team. Majoring in Business Administration SEASON HIGHS Points 4 Rockford (11/26/17) Field Goals 1 Rockford (11/26/17) Field Goal Attempts 1 Rockford (11/26/17) 3-Point Field Goals 3-Point Field Goal Attempts Free Throws 2 Rockford (11/26/17) Free Throw Attempts 3 Rockford (11/26/17) Rebounds 1 at Ohio (1/6/18) Offensive Rebounds Defensive Rebounds 1 at Ohio (1/6/18) Assists 1 at Ohio (1/6/18) Turnovers 2 Bowling Green (1/23/18) Blocks Steals Minutes 3 Rockford (11/26/17) CAREER HIGHS Points 4 Rockford (11/26/17) Field Goals 1 Rockford (11/26/17) Field Goal Attempts 1 Rockford (11/26/17) 3-Point Field Goals 3-Point Field Goal Attempts Free Throws 2 Rockford (11/26/17) Free Throw Attempts 3 Rockford (11/26/17) Rebounds 1 at Ohio (1/6/18) Offensive Rebounds Defensive Rebounds 1 at Ohio (1/6/18) Assists 1 at Ohio (1/6/18) Turnovers 2 Bowling Green (1/23/18) Blocks Steals Minutes 3 Rockford (11/26/17) SEASON GAME-BY-GAME Opponent Date GS Min FG FGA Pct 3FG 3FGA Pct FT FTA Pct O D Tot Avg PF FO A TO Blk Stl Pts Avg GREEN BAY NOV ST. FRANCIS (ILL.) NOV. 16 Did not play vs. Penn Nov. 20 Did not play vs. Florida Atlantic Nov. 21 Did not play vs. Manhattan/Mo St. Nov. 22 Did not play ROCKFORD NOV MILWAUKEE NOV. 29 Did not play at Chicago State Dec at Iowa State Dec. 4 Did not play CENT. CONNECTICUT DEC. 9 Did not play at Marquette Dec. 18 Did not play UIC DEC. 21 Did not play at Iowa Dec KENT STATE* JAN at Ohio* Jan at Bowling Green* Jan. 9 Did not play EASTERN MICH.* JAN. 13 Did not play at Buffalo* Jan. 16 Did not play at Akron* Jan. 20 Did not play BOWLING GREEN* JAN at Western Michigan* Jan. 27 Did not play at Central Michigan* Jan. 30 Did not play MIAMI (OHIO)* FEB. 3 Did not play at Toledo* Feb. 6 Did not play BUFFALO* FEB. 10 Did not play CENTRAL MICH.* FEB. 13 WESTERN MICH.* FEB. 17 at Ball State* Feb. 20 at Eastern Michigan* Feb. 24 TOLEDO* FEB. 27 BALL STATE* MARCH 2 Totals CAREER STATISTICS Year G S Min Avg FG FGA FG% 3FG 3FGA 3FG% FT FTA FT% Off Def Reb Avg Foul DQ Ast Avg TO Avg Blk Avg Stl Avg Pts Avg Career