Men’s basketball junior guard Rashad King was named to the National Association of Basketball Coaches’, or NABC, North Atlantic District Division I All-District First Team March 18. This notable accolade recognizes King’s top marks for the Huskies and overall strong season, as voted on by coaches throughout the NCAA.
King is the 18th player in program history to receive this honor, and the first since Tyson Walker in 2021. With this accolade, King joins the ranks of Husky legends such as Reggie Lewis (1984, 1985, 1986) and J.J. Barea (2004, 2005, 2006).
The Evans, Georgia native is one of just four CAA players named to the NABC District Teams and the only athlete in the conference to receive a First Team nod, as Ante Brzovic of the College of Charleston, Donovan Newby of the University of North Carolina Wilmington, and Tyler Tejada of Towson University were each designated as Second Team in their respective districts. King was also named to the All-CAA first team at the conclusion of the 2024-25 regular season.
Despite the Huskies’ disappointing second-round exit in the CAA Tournament March 8 to finish out the 2024-25 season, King put up remarkable numbers for Northeastern through 32 games — and 32 starts — in his junior appearance.
The guard spent more time on the court than anyone else in the conference, averaging 36.5 minutes per game with a success rate of 31.9% on threes, 44.9% on field goals, and 85.3% on free throws. His scoring was second-best in the conference, averaging 18.5 points per game, including a career-high 32 points over Hampton Feb. 8.
Additionally, King contributed 106 assists and racked up a cumulative 31 offensive and 165 defensive rebounds to bolster the team as a strong two-way player. The junior had three double-double games throughout 2024-25, including a 10-rebound, 24-point performance in the last game of the season to finish the year strong.
King’s junior-year campaign saw a big leap from his previous years’ play. As a freshman, King was already one of the top defenders on the team, averaging 16.6 minutes per game through 29 appearances. In his sophomore season, King improved to 27.8 minutes per game and 8.3 ppg. Heading into the 2024-25 season, his scoring more than doubled. King’s season-long triumphs made him a strong contender for Northeastern through 2024-25, and an offensive and defensive force against his opponents.
