Things are looking brighter for Bill Carmody in Evanston. Not only will he have one of his best recruiting classes ever coming in, with actual legitimate big men for the first time in a long time, but he also has immediate veteran help on the way to Northwestern. That would be Louisville Cardinals forward Jared Swopshire, who was a contributor for the Big East power before … [Read more...] about Louisville’s Jared Swopshire transfers to Northwestern
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Who might replace Bill Carmody at Northwestern?
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?
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?
Northwestern still needs three wins to make NCAA Tournament
In our latest NCAA Tournament bracket projection, we have Northwestern as a #12 seed, one of the last four teams in. Of course, this isn't a place you want to stay right now as Selection Sunday approaches. Even though this is a supposedly "weak bubble," bracket projections don't and can't factor in the "bid-stealing" that will occur next week when small conference favorites … [Read more...] about Northwestern still needs three wins to make NCAA Tournament
Ohio State just too big and strong for Northwestern: 75-73
Ohio State came in 33-2 and winners of 13 straight versus Northwestern when nationally ranked. So you had to like the chances of the nation's #10 team in Evanston. When you saw them make their first six shots and jump out to a 69% to 35% field goal average (nearly double) about halfway through the first half, I'm sure you liked their chances even more. Give Northwestern … [Read more...] about Ohio State just too big and strong for Northwestern: 75-73
Northwestern damages NCAA Tournament chances in losing to Michigan
When Northwestern beat Minnesota on Saturday, the Wildcats were able to pull out the win with strong three-point shooting and ball security, despite a bad rebounding ratio. Tuesday night against Michigan, the Cats rebounded well, but turned the ball over 17 times and shot just 18.8 percent from beyond the arc. The end result, a 67-55 loss, was the opposite of the Minnesota … [Read more...] about Northwestern damages NCAA Tournament chances in losing to Michigan
Michigan at Northwestern: can Wolverines carry momentum on the road?
Michigan picked up their most significant victory of the season Saturday night, edging Ohio State by five points in a game that had more to do with the Wolverines' suffocating half court defense than any of the Buckeyes' shortcomings on offense. The win pushed the Maize and Blue's sterling record at Crisler Arena this season to 15-0. In two key matchups where the … [Read more...] about Michigan at Northwestern: can Wolverines carry momentum on the road?
Northwestern opponents should worry about getting back-doored
Northwestern is playing some really good offense lately. During their current three-game winning streak, the Wildcats are averaging 80.3 points per game while shooting 53.7 percent from the field, including 46.1 percent from 3-point range. Four different NU players are averaging at least 15 points per game during the stretch: John Shurna (23.0), Dave Sobolewski (17.3), Reggie … [Read more...] about Northwestern opponents should worry about getting back-doored
Battle of NUs: Northwestern outshoots Nebraska
In what essentially turned into a three-point shooting contest, Northwestern was able to beat Nebraska in the battle from beyond the arc, taking down the Huskers 84-74. The Wildcats shot 45.2 percent from three (14-31) and 12 of their first 13 shots came from beyond the arc. The Huskers relied on the three as well, hitting on 11 of 26 shots for 42.3 percent on the night. … [Read more...] about Battle of NUs: Northwestern outshoots Nebraska
Northwestern’s Surprisingly Good RPI, Tournament Profile
RPI (Ratings Percentage Index) is an algorithm based on opponents' winning percentage, opponents' opponents' winning percentage, and opponents' opponents' opponents' winning percentage. This is the truth, I'm not trying to sound like Dr. Seuss here. So RPI is like the BCS, a very controversial number that certains groups of people ascribe meaning to; other groups of people … [Read more...] about Northwestern’s Surprisingly Good RPI, Tournament Profile