Sam Mader brings size, efficient scoring, and rebound-first toughness to NIU
Mader has been a productive frontcourt piece for Northern Illinois, with an early-career outing of 15 points on 5-of-7 shooting and a season profile that featured 13.0 points and a conference-best 7.2 rebounds per game, showing he can finish efficiently while doing real work on the glass.[2][5] He looks like a high-motor forward who adds value through physicality, rebounding, and steady inside scoring rather than flashy volume. If you need a dependable, energy-driven big who can help right away, he fits that profile.
