Northern Illinois University is a public research university in DeKalb with satellite education centers in Naperville, Rockford and Hoffman Estates, all in Illinois. NIU enrolls approximately 23,000 students.
March 7, 2026
Gianni Cobb, a Homewood-Flossmoor High School alumnus, played for Northern Illinois during the Huskies' defeat against Akron Zips on Friday, March 6.
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Gianni Cobb, a standout from Homewood-Flossmoor High School, took the floor for Northern Illinois in its defeat to Ball State Cardinals on Saturday, Feb. 28.
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Gianni Cobb, a standout from Homewood-Flossmoor High School, took the court as the Northern Illinois Huskies were defeated by the Toledo Rockets on Tuesday, Feb. 24.
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