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The independent student newspaper of Northeastern University

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Men’s Basketball

Rashad King looks down the court. King grew significantly in his average points per game going into the 2024-25 season.

Powerhouse Northeastern guard Rashad King enters transfer portal

Olufolake Okunsanya, news staff March 25, 2025

Northeastern men’s basketball’s top scorer of the season, All-CAA first team player and NABC, North Atlantic District Division I All-District First Team player, junior guard Rashad King has entered the transfer portal.  The move comes after junior guards Masai Troutman...

Harold Woods holds the ball away from his opponent Feb. 27. Woods entered the transfer portal March 24.

Harold Woods, Masai Troutman enter transfer portal

Elli Einset, sports editor March 24, 2025

Northeastern men’s basketball junior guards Harold Woods and Masai Troutman have entered the NCAA transfer portal,  likely marking the end of their time playing for Northeastern. Woods confirmed with a writer for The Field of 68, a media network focused on college basketball,...

Rashad King dribbles patiently in front of his opponent Feb. 13. King was named NABC North Atlantic District First Team March 18 after being named All-CAA First Team March 6.

Rashad King named to NABC North Atlantic District First Team following impressive 2024-25 campaign

Amelia Ballingall, news correspondent March 19, 2025

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,...

JB Frankel dribbles next to his opponent Feb. 20. Frankel ended this season with 220 points and 21 steals.

Northeastern men’s basketball knocked out of CAA championship by Hampton in close matchup

Olufolake Okunsanya, news correspondent March 9, 2025

Northeastern men’s basketball (17-15, 9-9 CAA) lost to the Hampton University Pirates (17-15,  8-10 CAA) in the second round of the CAA championships March 8.  The Huskies went in seeded at number seven, based on their league results, three places higher than the Pirates...

JB Frankel takes on his opponent Feb. 13. Frankel collected 12 points against William and Mary March 1.

Northeastern men’s basketball edges William & Mary in a close thriller

Olufolake Okunsanya, news correspondent March 3, 2025

Northeastern men’s basketball (17-14, 9-9 CAA) beat The College of William & Mary (17-14, 11-7) in a close 70-68 match March 1.   It was the final game of the regular season and a must-win, putting the Huskies at .500 in their league results over the season.  The...

Harold Woods steps away from his opponent. Woods had five rebounds and two assists against North Carolina A&T Feb. 27.

Huskies dominate against North Carolina A&T in last home game of season

Elli Einset, sports editor February 28, 2025

Northeastern men’s basketball (16-14, 8-9 CAA) beat the North Carolina A&T Aggies (7-23, 3-14 CAA) 69-55 during the Huskies’ Senior Night game Feb. 27.  “I'm just really pleased with the outcome,” said head coach Bill Coen. “I thought we played a really super...

JB Frankel protects the ball against his defender Feb. 20. Frankel improved his free-throw percentage to .857 against Monmouth Feb. 24.

Northeastern men’s basketball loses to Monmouth in back and forth nail-biter

Olufolake Okunsanya, news correspondent February 25, 2025

Northeastern’s men’s basketball (15-14, 7-9 CAA) narrowly lost to the Monmouth University Hawks (11-18, 9-7 CAA) in a thrilling 73-78 game Feb. 24. This was a particularly important matchup for both sides, as sixth place in the Coastal Athletics Association, or CAA, table...

Harold Woods drives to the basket. Woods collected 19 points and four steals against College of Charleston Feb. 20.

Northeastern men’s basketball falls to College of Charleston in second season matchup

Olufolake Okunsanya, news correspondent February 23, 2025

Northeastern men’s basketball (15-13, 7-8 CAA) lost to  the College of Charleston Cougars (21-8, 11-5 CAA). The Feb. 19 matchup was the second meeting between the two teams, with the Cougars coming out on top the first time on Jan.18 in a close 87-85 game. This matchup ended...

Rashad King dribbles the ball down the court Feb. 13. King earned 25 points in the Feb. 15 game.

Northeastern men’s basketball picks up 15th win of season against Stony Brook

Cassandra Joyce, news staff February 16, 2025

The Northeastern men’s basketball team (15-12, 7-7 CAA) beat the Stony Brook Seawolves (6-21, 2-12 CAA) 71-60 at Matthews Arena Feb. 15, bringing their conference record to .500.  Junior guard Rashad King was the top scorer of the game and tied for most rebounds for the...

Alexander Nwagha attempts to push the ball back into the basket. Nwagha had two steals and two blocks against the Campbell Camels Jan. 13.

Northeastern men’s basketball comes out on top against Campbell in teams’ first matchup of season

Valentina Swan, news correspondent February 15, 2025

Northeastern men’s basketball (14-12, 6-7 CAA) defeated Campbell University Fighting Camels (14-12, 9-4 CAA), Feb. 13 67-58, ending the Camels’ seven-game win streak as the Huskies continue their up-and-down season. In their first matchup of the season, both teams came...

Rashad King looks down the court. King grew significantly in his average points per game going into the 2024-25 season.

How Rashad King became the crown jewel of Northeastern men’s basketball

Siera Qosaj, news staff February 14, 2025

Rashad King didn’t come into college as a star — he built himself into one.  King is Northeastern men’s basketball’s not-so-secret weapon this season. He leads the team in field goals, minutes played and free throws this season, standing at fifth in the CAA scorer...

JB Frankel rushes down the court. Northeastern struggled to solidify a defensive effort Feb. 8, which ultimately led to the disappointing loss to Hampton.

‘A missed opportunity’: Huskies fall short to Hampton in second season matchup

Siera Qosaj, news staff February 10, 2025

Despite a career-high 32 points from junior guard Rashad King and some stand-out moments from junior guard Harold Woods, Northeastern men’s basketball (13-12, 5-7 CAA) fell to the Hampton Pirates (12-13, 4-8 CAA) 75-84 in a tough loss at home Feb. 8. The Huskies won 70-62...