For the first time in Northwestern basketball history, the team made a post-season tournament appearance for the second straight year. Unfortunately, it was the NIT meaning that first ever NCAA Tournament berth is still evading the Wildcats. Will this finally be the year the ‘Cats go dancing? The Sports Bank’s 99 team college basketball preview in 99 days ranks the 72 … [Read more...] about 99 in 99: #53 Northwestern Wildcats
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Big 10 All-Injured Team
By Paul M. Banks Injuries are just part of sports; the natural order of things, the way it is. But during the 2009-2010 college basketball season, the injury bug has seemed to infested the Big Ten a little more than usual. In fact, you could make a pretty good starting five out or Big Ten stars that have missed a couple months or will miss a couple months this season. … [Read more...] about Big 10 All-Injured Team
Kevin Coble Suffers Serious Foot Injury at Practice
By Paul M. Banks Is this is the year Northwestern makes the tourney? Well, those hopes took a huge blow on Tuesday when NU's most important player, and star Kevin Coble seriously injured his foot. He'll be further evaluated by doctors on Friday, but preliminary reports say he'll be out 4-6 weeks. How legitimate are these estimates that he's going to miss a month to a month … [Read more...] about Kevin Coble Suffers Serious Foot Injury at Practice