Gianni Cobb is NIU’s steadier table-setter, with a recent 10-assist, zero-turnover breakout
Cobb is a pass-first guard whose best trait is creating offense for others: he averaged 3.9 assists per game in the 2025-26 season and opened the year with a 10-assist, zero-turnover game for NIU, showing real pace and poise under pressure.[3][13] He’s not yet a high-volume scorer, but his value comes from steady ball handling, disruptive defense, and a track record of winning—he helped Homewood-Flossmoor win the 2024 Illinois Class 4A state title.[8][13] He fits best as a connector who raises the floor of a structured team.
