David Coit and Will Lovings-Watts of the Northern Illinois University men's basketball team earn All-Conference honors from the Mid-American Conference, with Coit named to the All-MAC Third Team and Lovings-Watts securing a spot on the MAC All-Freshman Team. Coit led the MAC in scoring in league play and Lovings-Watts is the first Huskie named to the MAC All-Freshman Team in seven seasons.

By the Numbers
  • Coit averaged 22.8 points per game in conference action and scored in double figures 28 times, with 16 games of 20-plus points and four games of 30-plus points.
  • Coit recorded 1,051 points in his two seasons as a Huskie, ranking 31st in program history in scoring. He finished the season with 94 three-point field goals, a new NIU single-season record.
Yes, But

No significant counterarguments or complexities found.

State of Play
  • Coit becomes the first Huskie to claim multiple all-league recognitions since German collected three-straight between 2017-18 and 2019-20.
  • Lovings-Watts is the just the eighth Huskie all-time to earn MAC All-Freshman Team honors.
What's Next

Potential future implications may include continued success and development for Coit and Lovings-Watts, contributing to the NIU men's basketball team's performance and prospects in upcoming seasons.

Bottom Line

David Coit and Will Lovings-Watts' recognition in the All-MAC honors reflects their remarkable individual performances and contributions to the NIU men's basketball team, indicating a bright future for the program with these talented players.