It will likely be a game time decision whether or not Northwestern senior wing Vic Law plays tonight in the Big Ten Tournament ("He's very much questionable for the game," NU coach Chris Collins said on the Big Ten Coaches Conference Call Monday), but his Wildcats legacy is already long cemented. The St. Rita graduate and native of suburban South Holland collided with Big … [Read more...] about Vic Law is one of the Most Important Players in Northwestern Basketball History
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LGWS #9 Podcast: 1994-95 Northwestern Basketball Point Shaving Scandal
The 1994-95 Northwestern basketball team went 5-22, and yes, they were just as bad as their record indicates. That's not why we're talking about them today though, a quarter-century later. Two of their players ended up doing prison time for fraud after their point shaving activities were uncovered. Yes, two members of that Northwestern Wildcats team were purposefully trying … [Read more...] about LGWS #9 Podcast: 1994-95 Northwestern Basketball Point Shaving Scandal
Northwestern basketball needs more from JerShon Cobb
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
As Drew Crawford goes, so goes Northwestern
Retaining Drew Crawford was priority number one for Chris Collins when he began his new regime at Northwestern. You may have been wondering why Northwestern forward Drew Crawford struggled so much during his senior season. His game was off because he wasn't healthy. Drew Crawford underwent surgery on his right shoulder after being diagnosed with having a torn labrum. He was … [Read more...] about As Drew Crawford goes, so goes Northwestern
Northwestern basketball in the NIT? Maybe Not
For the last four years, the performance of Northwestern basketball has made the media toy with the idea of the Wildcats making the NCAA Tournament. There will be no media speculation this year. An unbelievable rash of injuries have made them a shell of a team they once were, but they can still make the NIT with some signature wins. Their only shot at a tourney bid would be a … [Read more...] about Northwestern basketball in the NIT? Maybe Not
