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Kansas Basketball Lands Northern Illinois Transfer Guard; Morning Call, August 12

Coit will strengthen an already formidable Jayhawks backcourt in 2024.
Mathey Gibson|
Dec 29, 2023; Iowa City, Iowa, USA; Northern Illinois Huskies guard David Coit (11) goes to the basket as Iowa Hawkeyes guard Brock Harding (2) and guard Josh Dix (4) defend during the first half at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 29, 2023; Iowa City, Iowa, USA; Northern Illinois Huskies guard David Coit (11) goes to the basket as Iowa Hawkeyes guard Brock Harding (2) and guard Josh Dix (4) defend during the first half at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports | Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports

David Coit, a standout transfer from Northern Illinois University. Coit, a junior guard who made waves in the Mid-American Conference (MAC), is set to join a Kansas team with national championship ambitions in the upcoming season.

Coit, who stands at 5-foot-11 and weighs 175 pounds, committed to the Jayhawks on Saturday and was a key player for Northern Illinois, earning National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) Second Team All-District honors and Third Team All-MAC recognition last year. During the 2023 season, Coit showcased his scoring prowess, averaging 20.8 points per game, the second-highest in the MAC and 24th nationally. He also contributed 3.4 assists and 3.2 rebounds per game across 29 starts.

As he transitions from a mid-major program to the Big 12 Conference, Coit will face the challenge of competing for playing time in a highly competitive Kansas roster. The Jayhawks, under the leadership of coach Bill Self, have been focused on adding depth to their squad after last season's shortcomings. Coit’s ability to adjust to the higher level of competition and contribute to the Jayhawks' backcourt will be critical as Kansas pursues another national title.

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Mathey Gibson
MATHEY GIBSON

Mathey Gibson is the Managing Editor for the Kansas Jayhawks On SI. A graduate of the University of Alabama, he has extensive experience covering major college sports, including reporting on Crimson Tide athletics since 2019 for outlets like Alabama Crimson Tide On SI, The Crimson White, and Tide Illustrated. Now focused on Kansas, Gibson has covered significant events such as the NCAA Tournament, College World Series, and the College Football Playoff, bringing a deep understanding of collegiate athletics to one of the nation’s premier programs.