Notre Dame Fighting Irish forward Tim Abromaitis (Unionville, Conn.) is one of 22 collegian who has accepted an invitation from the USA Basketball Men’s Junior National Team Committee to attend the 2011 USA Basketball Men’s World University Games training camp. The training camp, which will be held from July 29-Aug. 7 at the U.S. Olympic Training Center (USOTC) in Colorado … [Read more...] about Big East, B1G Ten News: Purdue, Notre Dame, Minnesota, Penn State, Wisconsin
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Wisconsin’s Jordan Taylor to Try Out for USA Basketball
After a breakout season in 2010-11, the Wisconsin Badgers' starting point guard Jordan Taylor has been invited to try-out for the USA Basketball World University Games Team. The training camp will take place from July 29th to August 7th in Colorado Springs, Colorado. The U.S. Olympic Training Center (USOTC) will be the venue where 12 members will be picked to represent their … [Read more...] about Wisconsin’s Jordan Taylor to Try Out for USA Basketball
Northwestern’s John Shurna Declares for NBA Draft, No Agent
Northwestern Wildcats junior forward John Shurna declared for the 2011 NBA Draft but hasn't hired an agent. He's eligible to return to NU for his senior year if he withdraws by May 8th. “This is an exciting opportunity for John and I fully support his decision,” Northwestern head coach Bill Carmody said in a statement. “It’s a chance for him to pursue his dream and we look … [Read more...] about Northwestern’s John Shurna Declares for NBA Draft, No Agent
Northwestern Goes for School Victory Record in NIT Quarterfinals
Maybe this season wasn't such a disappointment in Evanston after all? They're the only team from the Chicago area still alive, even if it is in the consolation bracket that is the NIT. Still, by Northwestern Wildcats standards this season became a rousing success with their blowout 85-67 win at #1 seed Boston College this past weekend. It gave them win number 20, tying the … [Read more...] about Northwestern Goes for School Victory Record in NIT Quarterfinals
Northwestern to Meet Milwaukee in NIT Game Tonight
Northwestern hosts its first National Invitation Tournament (NIT) game since 1994 Wednesday as the #4 seed Wildcats take on Milwaukee at Welsh-Ryan Arena. Tip is 7 p.m. The winner of Wednesday's contest advances to take on the winner of the game between #1 seeded Boston College and #8 seed McNeese State. Milwaukee, the Horizon League regular season champ, fell to the … [Read more...] about Northwestern to Meet Milwaukee in NIT Game Tonight
Indiana Hoosiers First Big Ten Victim for Northwestern
Two teams entered 0-3 in the Big Ten; one emerged with a tremendous burden removed from their shoulders. Since the injury to star forward John Shurna, the conference's leading scorer, the Northwestern Wildcats have been struggling mightily. But they took care of IU 93-81 Sunday night, to improve to 10-4. The Indiana Hoosiers got off to a 6-0 start against some really … [Read more...] about Indiana Hoosiers First Big Ten Victim for Northwestern
Illinois Fighting Illini vs. Northwestern Wildcats, LIVE BLOG! The “Rivalry” Renews!!!
OHHHHHHHHH It's a family affair here at the Ass Hall tonight. Not really, but I feel like Northwestern is our "little brother"... We're three minutes to tipoff! The purple weenies are here! There was a bigger crowd for Wisconsin (wait, that's not good)...Northwestern HAS to win this game (wait, that's worse...). Uh oh. Maybe this is gonna be trouble tonight...2:30 til … [Read more...] about Illinois Fighting Illini vs. Northwestern Wildcats, LIVE BLOG! The “Rivalry” Renews!!!
John and Juice Leading 9-1 Northwestern into Big 10 Play
Northwestern hoops has been "sipping on John and Juice" this season. (At least I didn't make the "purple drank" joke which seemed obvious given the team's colors). This college basketball season in Evanston, the Wildcats have been led by junior forward John Shurna, the Big Ten's leading scorer and one of the most underrated players in the country. And senior point guard Michael … [Read more...] about John and Juice Leading 9-1 Northwestern into Big 10 Play