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DEKALB, Ill. – Northern Illinois University men's basketball head coach Matt Majkrzak announced the addition of Akiva McBirney-Griffin (Hamilton, New Zealand/St. John's College, Hamilton) to the Huskie roster for the 2026-27 season. McBirney-Griffin is the 15th player to join NIU for the upcoming season. "Akiva comes to us from a UC Irvine program that led the nation in defense efficiency during the 2025-26 season," said Majkrzak. "He's started 24 games for the Anteaters over the past couple of seasons and has been an anchor for that elite defense. At 6-foot-9, 225 pounds, he possesses great size to compliment his athleticism,...