NIU’s relentless, do-it-all guard who could fill the stat sheet and change the tone
In the 2010-11 season, Marke Freeman was the kind of guard coaches love: a high-motor scorer, disruptive defender, and efficient free-throw shooter who led Northern Illinois at 16.1 points per game while also pacing the Huskies in steals at 2.5 per game.[4][11] She ranked among NIU’s all-time best two-way guards, finishing with 1,257 career points, a career free-throw percentage of 83.3%, and rare across-the-board production that included scoring, rebounds, assists, and steals.[4][6] Her edge was competitiveness and versatility, not just box-score volume—she brought toughness, shot-making, and “win the possession” energy that translates well for any team needing a steady, battle-tested lead guard.[4][6]
