In order for Northwestern basketball to reach the NIT, they'll need more from JerShon Cobb. The second option behind Drew Crawford, Cobb is second on the team in scoring, and they're the only two that average double figures for the Wildcats. NU Coach Chris Collins has said on a few occasions that his team does not have the depth of other Big Ten schools, therefore his margin of … [Read more...] about Northwestern basketball needs more from JerShon Cobb
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Northwestern 68, Minnesota 57: Rapid Reaction
The at-large bid chances are long gone for the Minnesota Golden Gophers. And it took another hit tonight. They were on the bubble until they hit a three games losing streak, all against Big Ten bubble teams (Michigan State Spartans, Michigan Wolverines, Penn State Nittany Lions). Now their path to a NCAA bid is the exact same as the Northwestern Wildcats- run the conference … [Read more...] about Northwestern 68, Minnesota 57: Rapid Reaction
Northwestern Utterly Destroys SIU-Edwardsville
Like I said on Monday, for Northwestern wins over Michigan and SIU-Edwardsville should be a given this week; but neither helps their RPI and Strength Of Schedule. They need to win those two and then sweep the next two- Wisconsin and at Minnesota or the tournament bubble will officially burst before February even gets here. They took care of step one on Monday, and step … [Read more...] about Northwestern Utterly Destroys SIU-Edwardsville
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
Northwestern B-ball names Captains, Departs for Italian Adventure
Northwestern head men's basketball coach Bill Carmody announced seniors Jeff Ryan (Glenview, Ill./Glenbrook South) and Michael Thompson (Chicago, Ill./Lincoln Park) have been selected team captains for the upcoming season. "Jeff and Michael have proven to be tremendous leaders throughout their careers and have set a great example to their teammates through their dedication … [Read more...] about Northwestern B-ball names Captains, Departs for Italian Adventure
Juice (Thompson) is Loose as Northwestern takes Chicago Invitational Title
By Paul M. Banks NU beats Iowa State 67-65 to take Chicago Invitational Championship. Forward John Shurna named MVP, Guards Jeremy Nash and Michael "Juice" Thompson named to all-tournament team. When Northwestern's star forward Kevin Coble went down for the season with a foot injury, someone needed to step up. That someone is turning out to be two people: Juice Thompson … [Read more...] about Juice (Thompson) is Loose as Northwestern takes Chicago Invitational Title