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Boo Buie is the Northwestern Basketball G.O.A.T.

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Shortly after Northwestern had just blown out his Michigan State Spartans, legendary coach Tom Izzo articulated the developmental journey that Boo Buie has been on these past five years. Izzo described the seasoned veteran as someone who began his career as "a selfish, out-of-control player," but then developed into "one of the best players in the Big Ten...He runs their … [Read more...] about Boo Buie is the Northwestern Basketball G.O.A.T.

Northwestern Basketball Mt. Rushmore: Shurna, McKinney, Buie, Crawford

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As Boo Buie closes in on the Northwestern all-time scoring record, a benchmark currently held by John Shurna, it's the perfect time to talk about the program's Mt. Rushmore. There is a second reason to have the Northwestern basketball G.O.A.T. discussion as well. Billy McKinney is considered by many to be the best player in Northwestern basketball history, and his 1,900 … [Read more...] about Northwestern Basketball Mt. Rushmore: Shurna, McKinney, Buie, Crawford

Greatest Northwestern Basketball Atmosphere Ever in Upset of #1 Purdue

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The new Welsh-Ryan Arena opened in for the 2018-19 season, but it never got this electric until tonight. It wasn't until last February that Northwestern basketball recorded a win over a team ranked #1 in the AP Poll. Now, they have done it twice, and it was against Purdue both times. It was an overtime game with 18 lead changes and 12 ties, but if you were there, watching … [Read more...] about Greatest Northwestern Basketball Atmosphere Ever in Upset of #1 Purdue

Chris Collins on How Northwestern Can Return to the Tourney (Exclusive)

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Northwestern Coach Chris Collins has been in this position before. Coming off a successful season, especially so by NU hoops standards, expectations are high in Evanston. The last time this happened, 2017-18, things did not work out at all. That was the season after the program's first ever NCAA Tournament appearance, and with most of the core nucleus returning, expectations … [Read more...] about Chris Collins on How Northwestern Can Return to the Tourney (Exclusive)

Duke Assistant Chris Collins takes Northwestern job

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Northwestern has a new coach: Duke Blue Devils assistant Chris Collins. Collins was the top choice of Athletic Director Jim Phillips. Collins was rumored to be Bill Carmody's replacement as far back as last year. Chris Collins is a local guy so this is a homecoming. He's from the North Shore, his Dad is former Chicago Bulls coach and current Philadelphia 76ers coach Doug … [Read more...] about Duke Assistant Chris Collins takes Northwestern job

Duke Asst Chris Collins not leaving for Illinois State

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Associate head coach Chris Collins will remain at Duke after having initial discussions with Illinois State Director of Athletics Gary Friedman regarding the school’s head coaching vacancy. Collins came to the decision to remove his name from consideration after discussions with Friedman on Sunday. He was also rumored to have a strong interest in the Northwestern job … [Read more...] about Duke Asst Chris Collins not leaving for Illinois State

Who might replace Bill Carmody at Northwestern?

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There are financial advantages to letting Bill Carmody finish out his contract at Northwestern, as there won’t be a buyout. NU needs to put more money into its next coach and the program as a whole when that coach takes over. Even if Carmody makes the Big Dance next season, the school has to help him out by upgrading facilities and re-examining admission standards. Without a … [Read more...] about Who might replace Bill Carmody at Northwestern?

Should Northwestern give Bill Carmody another year?

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Bill Carmody’s seat is warm. Warmer than he has ever felt it before and warmer than a seat typically gets for coaches at Northwestern. After yet another year in which his team failed to miss the NCAA Tournament, Carmody is taking heat. And he certainly deserves it. This year’s team underachieved. It failed in the clutch so many times throughout the season and couldn’t … [Read more...] about Should Northwestern give Bill Carmody another year?