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The Huntington News

The independent student newspaper of Northeastern University

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The independent student newspaper of Northeastern University

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Men’s Basketball

Sophomore guard Luca Soroa Schaller shoots the ball midair Nov. 3. The Huskies lost the matchup to Boston University but won against Colgate Nov. 7.

Men’s basketball secures comeback win over Colgate

Olufolake Okunsanya, news staff November 11, 2025

Northeastern men’s basketball (1-1, 0-0 CAA) came back from an eight-point deficit to win against the Colgate University Raiders (0-2, 0-0 Patriot League) 68-65 Nov. 7.  The win was the Huskies’ first of the season, bringing them to .500 after a tough loss to Boston University...

Ty Francis (left) and JB Frankel (right) fight a BU player for the ball. The team fell in their season opener 76-75 in overtime Nov. 3.

Northeastern falls to BU in overtime season opener

Olufolake Okunsanya, news staff November 6, 2025

Northeastern men's basketball (0-1, 0-0 CAA) lost in a tight matchup against the Boston University Terriers (1-0, 0-0 Patriot League) Nov. 3. The season opener was a thrilling back and forth between the local rivals, ending in overtime 76-75 Terriers.  After the game, head...

The Northeastern men's basketball team comes together on the court Feb. 27. The Huskies had a 17-15 overall record last season.

Men’s basketball season preview: Rebuild, adapt, win

Olufolake Okunsanya, news staff November 3, 2025

“Fans are in for a great year watching CAA basketball,” according to Huskies’ head coach of 20 years, Bill Coen. With the 2025-26 season soon underway, here’s what you need to know. Aside from graduates, four Huskies departed Northeastern, including the team’s...

Jahmyl Telfort shoots the ball. Telfort was the first Husky in 15 years to play in the NBA Summer League. File photo by Sarah Olender.

Former Northeastern men’s basketball star Jahmyl Telfort plays in NBA Summer League

Annika Sunkara, managing editor July 20, 2025

Jahmyl Telfort, a former star guard for Northeastern men’s basketball, made his NBA Summer League debut July 11 with the Los Angeles Clippers.  Telfort is the first Husky in 15 years to play in the Summer League and joins an elite group of fewer than 20 players in program...

Collin Metcalf signals two to his teammate against North Carolina A&T Feb. 27. Metcalf had 78 blocks, the most in the CAA and ninth in the NCAA.

Northeastern basketball shot-blocker, rim-protector Collin Metcalf signs with Maryland

Olufolake Okunsanya, news staff May 26, 2025

Junior center Collin Metcalf announced his transfer to the University of Maryland in an Instagram post May 12. During the 2024-25 season, Metcalf led the Huskies in blocks and was selected as part of the CAA all-defensive team. In the post, Metcalf thanked head coach Bill...

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...