Versatile NIU Wing Who Brings Rebounding, Steals, and Grit
Aaric Armstead’s best Northern Illinois season came in 2016-17, when he started all 32 games and averaged 8.7 points, 5.8 rebounds, 1.5 steals, and 30.4 minutes per game. He stands out as an athletic, high-energy guard/wing who impacts winning beyond scoring—crashing the glass, creating turnovers, and doing the dirty work. NIU also described him as a “slasher” and “high-flyer,” which fits a player whose value comes from pace, toughness, and versatility rather than pure shot-making.
