Impact Valentine broke out in 2025-26 with NIU, averaging 13.3 points and 5.3 rebounds while shooting 36 percent from deep on 6.7 attempts per game. The 6-foot-3 guard will have two seasons of eligibility remaining.
APRIL 24 • ROTOWIRE
MAKHAI VALENTINE #1 - GUARD - NORTHERN ILLINOIS HUSKIES
13.3 PPG •
5.3 RPG •
1.0Â APGÂ
13.3 PPG
5.3 RPG
1.0 APG
Akron takes home win streak into matchup with Northern Illinois
Akron will try to keep its nine-game home win streak alive when the Zips play Northern IllinoisMARCH 5 • Associated Press
Gillespie scores 18 as Kent State beats Northern Illinois 102-76
Led by Delrecco Gillespie's 18 points, the Kent State Golden Flashes defeated the Northern Illinois Huskies 102-76 on TuesdayMARCH 4 • Associated Press
Northern Illinois Huskies face the Kent State Golden Flashes on 3-game slide
Northern Illinois looks to stop its three-game losing streak when the Huskies play Kent StateMARCH 2 • Associated Press
Ball State visits Northern Illinois after Hill's 26-point game
Ball State visits the Northern Illinois Huskies after Davion Hill scored 26 points in the Cardinals' 74-73 overtime win over the UMass MinutemenFEBRUARY 27 • Associated Press
Wilson's 17 help Toledo defeat Northern Illinois 79-69
Led by Sonny Wilson's 17 points, the Toledo Rockets defeated the Northern Illinois Huskies 79-69 on TuesdayFEBRUARY 25 • Associated Press
Toledo takes on Northern Illinois in conference showdown
The Toledo Rockets will host conference foe Northern IllinoisFEBRUARY 23 • Associated Press
Simmons has 23 as Ohio downs Northern Illinois 74-66
Led by Javan Simmons' 23 points, the Ohio Bobcats defeated the Northern Illinois Huskies 74-66FEBRUARY 21 • Associated Press
Northern Illinois visits Oboh and Buffalo
Buffalo hosts the Northern Illinois Huskies after Tim Oboh scored 20 points in Buffalo's 63-53 win over the Ball State CardinalsFEBRUARY 16 • Associated Press
Whitaker scores 19 as Central Michigan knocks off Northern Illinois 88-46
Led by Jaxson Whitaker's 19 points, the Central Michigan Chippewas defeated the Northern Illinois Huskies 88-46 on SaturdayFEBRUARY 15 • Associated Press
Northern Illinois visits Adley and Central Michigan
Central Michigan hosts the Northern Illinois Huskies after Tamario Adley scored 21 points in Central Michigan's 85-80 loss to the Louisiana Ragin' CajunsFEBRUARY 13 • Associated Press
Wol scores 15 as Bowling Green beats Northern Illinois 68-52
Mayar Wol scored 15 points off of the bench to help lead the Bowling Green Falcons over the Northern Illinois Huskies 68-52 on WednesdayFEBRUARY 12 • Associated Press
Northern Illinois hosts Bowling Green after Valentine's 23-point outing
Northern Illinois faces the Bowling Green Falcons after Makhai Valentine scored 23 points in Northern Illinois' 75-74 win against the Georgia State PanthersFEBRUARY 10 • Associated Press
Northern Illinois takes down Georgia State 75-74
Led by Makhai Valentine's 23 points, the Northern Illinois Huskies defeated the Georgia State Panthers 75-74 on SaturdayFEBRUARY 7 • Associated Press
Northern Illinois visits No. 24 Miami (OH) after Elmer's 30-point showing
No. 24 Miami (OH) takes on the Northern Illinois Huskies after Eian Elmer scored 30 points in Miami (OH)'s 86-84 win over the UMass MinutemenJANUARY 30 • Associated Press
Ducommun's 21 lead Northern Illinois past Western Michigan 85-65
Led by Dylan Ducommun's 21 points, the Northern Illinois Huskies defeated the Western Michigan Broncos 85-65 on TuesdayJANUARY 28 • Associated Press
Western Michigan plays Northern Illinois after Brewer's 20-point game
Western Michigan plays the Northern Illinois Huskies after Jayden Brewer scored 20 points in the Broncos' 77-65 win against the Central Michigan ChippewasJANUARY 26 • Associated Press
Hill, Zeigler each score 18 and Ball State beats Northern Illinois 58-53
Davion Hill and Armoni Zeigler scored 18 points each to lead Ball State past Northern Illinois 58-53 on SaturdayJANUARY 24 • Associated Press
Ohio wins 80-77 against Northern Illinois
Led by Jackson Paveletzke's 23 points, the Ohio Bobcats defeated the Northern Illinois Huskies 80-77 on TuesdayJANUARY 21 • Associated Press
Paveletzke and Ohio host Northern Illinois
Ohio faces the Northern Illinois Huskies after Jackson Paveletzke scored 22 points in Ohio's 76-71 loss to the Ball State CardinalsJANUARY 19 • Associated Press
Valentine's 27 lead Northern Illinois past UMass 70-68
Led by Makhai Valentine's 27 points, the Northern Illinois Huskies defeated the UMass Minutemen 70-68JANUARY 17 • Associated Press
Northern Illinois hosts UMass after Banks' 22-point outing
UMass visits the Northern Illinois Huskies after Marcus Banks scored 22 points in the Minutemen's 85-82 victory over the Western Michigan BroncosJANUARY 16 • Associated Press
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