By Paul M. Banks Creating an all decade team for Northwestern, the only program from a major power conference never to qualify for a NCAA tournament, was interesting to say the least. A task such as this requires creativity, being unconventional, perhaps even a bit abnormal. But my celebrity crush is Kirsten Dunst, so conventionalism and normality aren’t exactly my strong … [Read more...] about Northwestern Hoops All Decade Team
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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
Wildcats Approach School Record for Wins.
By Paul M. Banks f you saw the highlights of Northwestern’s shocking upset at #20 Purdue on the Big Ten Network last night, you might have seen the line reading “17 wins by Northwestern ties school record.” That’s incorrect. Their next victory, which could come Sunday at Ohio St., would be their 18th. That would tie the school record set by the 1982-83 squad led by Jim … [Read more...] about Wildcats Approach School Record for Wins.