Makhai Valentine - College Basketball News & Rumors

Central Michigan faces Northern Illinois following Claerbaut's 31-point outing

Central Michigan visits the Northern Illinois Huskies after Nathan Claerbaut scored 31 points in the Chippewas' 85-65 victory over the Olivet Comets

DECEMBER 19 • Associated Press

Ituka scores 18 off the bench, Northern Illinois takes down East-West 112-64

Jao Ituka scored 18 points off of the bench to help lead the Northern Illinois Huskies over the East-West Phantoms 112-64 on Tuesday

DECEMBER 17 • Associated Press

Elon earns 85-79 victory over Northern Illinois

Led by Kacper Klaczek's 23 points, the Elon Phoenix defeated the Northern Illinois Huskies 85-79 on Saturday

DECEMBER 13 • Associated Press

Northern Illinois visits Elon after Cuthrell's 21-point game

Elon plays the Northern Illinois Huskies after Chandler Cuthrell scored 21 points in Elon's 73-52 victory against the Wofford Terriers

DECEMBER 13 • Associated Press

Elon faces Northern Illinois following Cuthrell's 21-point showing

Elon hosts the Northern Illinois Huskies after Chandler Cuthrell scored 21 points in Elon's 73-52 victory over the Wofford Terriers

DECEMBER 12 • Associated Press

Bradley knocks off Northern Illinois 84-55

Led by Jaquan Johnson's 21 points, the Bradley Braves defeated the Northern Illinois Huskies 84-55

DECEMBER 7 • Associated Press

Northern Illinois visits Burch and Bradley

Bradley hosts the Northern Illinois Huskies after Demarion Burch scored 23 points in Bradley's 64-60 victory over the Washington State Cougars

DECEMBER 6 • Associated Press

Northern Illinois visits Bradley after Burch's 23-point showing

Bradley faces the Northern Illinois Huskies after Demarion Burch scored 23 points in Bradley's 64-60 victory over the Washington State Cougars

DECEMBER 5 • Associated Press

Jackson scores 21 as Lindenwood downs Northern Illinois 99-64

Clayton Jackson scored 21 points off of the bench to lead the Lindenwood Lions past the Northern Illinois Huskies 99-64 on Tuesday

DECEMBER 3 • Associated Press

Lindenwood visits Northern Illinois on 4-game road skid

Lindenwood heads into a matchup against Northern Illinois as losers of four road games in a row

DECEMBER 2 • Associated Press

Lindenwood visits Northern Illinois, looks to break road slide

Lindenwood heads into a matchup with Northern Illinois after losing four road games in a row

DECEMBER 1 • Associated Press

Karasinski leads Bellarmine against Northern Illinois after 28-point outing

Bellarmine visits the Northern Illinois Huskies after Jack Karasinski scored 28 points in the Knights' 74-69 win over the Houston Christian Huskies

NOVEMBER 29 • Associated Press

Bellarmine faces Northern Illinois after Karasinski's 28-point game

Bellarmine visits the Northern Illinois Huskies after Jack Karasinski scored 28 points in the Knights' 74-69 win against the Houston Christian Huskies

NOVEMBER 28 • Associated Press

Parker's 30 lead Austin Peay past Northern Illinois 77-59

The Austin Peay Governors defeated the Northern Illinois Huskies 77-59 on Tuesday led by Collin Parker's 30 points

NOVEMBER 26 • Associated Press

Austin Peay hosts Northern Illinois after Ducommun's 24-point showing

Northern Illinois visits the Austin Peay Governors after Dylan Ducommun scored 24 points in the Huskies' 76-59 victory over the Loyola Chicago Ramblers

NOVEMBER 25 • Associated Press

Austin Peay hosts Northern Illinois following Ducommun's 24-point showing

Northern Illinois visits the Austin Peay Governors after Dylan Ducommun scored 24 points in the Huskies' 76-59 victory against the Loyola Chicago Ramblers

NOVEMBER 24 • Associated Press

Dylan Ducommun scores 24 as Northern Illinois defeats Loyola Chicago 76-59

Led by Dylan Ducommun's 24 points, the Northern Illinois Huskies defeated the Loyola Chicago Ramblers 76-59

NOVEMBER 22 • Associated Press

Kelly's 18 lead Northern Illinois past Benedictine (Ill.) 117-62

Led by Daemar Kelly's 18 points, the Northern Illinois Huskies defeated the Benedictine (Illinois) Eagles 117-62 on Thursday

NOVEMBER 14 • Associated Press

Available to play Monday Valentine (undisclosed) is available and starting against Grand Canyon on Monday.

Impact Valentine exited Friday's loss to Wisconsin due to an undisclosed injury in the first half, but it seems the injury wasn't severe enough to keep him on the sidelines for a long time. He has started every game for NIU so far in 2025-26.

NOVEMBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Doesn't return Valentine (undisclosed) didn't return in Friday's 97-72 loss to Wisconsin.

Impact Valentine left the game in the first half and didn't play, but further tests will be needed to determine the severity of the injury. As things stand now, it's unclear whether Valentine will be able to play against Grand Canyon on Monday.

NOVEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Helped off court Friday Valentine was helped off the court during Friday's game against Wisconsin, Skyler Kisellus of the NIU Northern Star reports.

Impact The extent of the injury is uncertain, but the fact that Valentine was helped off the court isn't encouraging. It's unclear whether he'll be able to return to the court the rest of the way.