Peyton Ackerman is a deep-bench, low-usage point guard still carving out his NIU role
Ackerman’s value at Northern Illinois is less about box-score splash and more about steady guard depth: in the 2024-25 season, he played limited minutes but previously showed he can handle the ball, hit free throws, and stretch defenses from three at Grayson College (33.8% from deep in 2023-24). Listed at 5-foot-10 and 150 pounds, he profiles as a quick, pass-first guard who needs to win with pace, toughness, and decision-making rather than size. For a team, he’s a fit if you want a scrappy developmental floor general, not an instant scoring engine.
