A Northwestern player winning the Big Ten Silver Basketball award? We're a long way off from that and there's a ton of college basketball left to be played, but it might just happen. NU junior forward John Shurna (Glen Ellyn, Ill./Glenbard West) earned his second Big Ten Men's Basketball Player of the Week honor this season and the fourth of his career. Shurna led the … [Read more...] about Northwestern’s Shurna Wins 2nd Big 10 Player of Week Award
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Northwestern Heads to MSG Undefeated; Perfect Preconference?
With their 78-62 win over American University on Thursday night, the Northwestern Wildcats improved to 7-0 on the season. They'll now head to the Madison Square Garden Holiday Festival with a perfect record where they'll take on St. Francis (Pa.) at 6pm Monday and then St. John's (in a de facto road game) or Davidson the following day at a time TBD. It'll most likely be the … [Read more...] about Northwestern Heads to MSG Undefeated; Perfect Preconference?
Northwestern’s John Shurna: Big Ten’s Leading Scorer
It's very early in the college basketball season, but Northwestern's John Shurna is first among all Big Ten players in scoring; as well as first overall in 3pt field goals made. Shurna's teammate Drew Crawford is third, giving the 'Cats an exciting high-scoring team. In 2009-10, Shurna was named the nation’s Most Improved Player by Sporting News. Shurna’s scoring average … [Read more...] about Northwestern’s John Shurna: Big Ten’s Leading Scorer
Northwestern will Make the Tourney this Year, I mean it this time
"Wait till next year" has become a seriously overused cliche in Chicago sports, but now it applies to teams other than the Cubs. You can say it about Northwestern, and their college football bowl win drought (1949). The past two years, the Cats were just an errant kick away from ending that streak. In college basketball, there's another streak alive and well. The Cats are … [Read more...] about Northwestern will Make the Tourney this Year, I mean it this time
Northwestern’s John Shurna named to Wooden Award Watch List
Despite the departure of star forward Kevin Coble, things are looking up for the Northwestern hoops program. When was the last time a Wildcat player was named to the Wooden Award watch list? Evan Eschmeyer during one of his 12 years of college eligibility? Jim Stack in the 1960s? Well you can add junior forward John Shurna to the list. By Paul M. Banks … [Read more...] about Northwestern’s John Shurna named to Wooden Award Watch List
Northwestern Hoops Finishes Italian Exhibition Tour Undefeated
Northwestern hoops has moved forward after the "stray cat strut" of Kevin Coble this summer, going on an Italian tour that even Dicky Greenleaf and Tom Ripley would envy. In their four game exhibition, the Cats went undefeated, finishing Sunday evening with a 77-55 victory over Pallacanestro Pavia in Pavia, Italy. Sophomore Drew Crawford scored a game-high 21 points, classmate … [Read more...] about Northwestern Hoops Finishes Italian Exhibition Tour Undefeated
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
Northwestern set to face Georgia Tech in Challenge
First ever meeting between the schools to take place at Welsh-Ryan Arena Tuesday, Nov. 30 Northwestern went 20-14 during the 2009-10 season, including 7-11 in Big Ten play. The Wildcats advanced to the National Invitation Tournament for the second consecutive season. NU returns four starters next season, not including Kevin Coble, a second-team All-Big Ten selection in … [Read more...] about Northwestern set to face Georgia Tech in Challenge
Gophers Upset Michigan State, Set Up Key Clash With Purdue
By Mike Gallagher Minnesota looked like they were ready to punch their ticket to the Big Ten Semifinals Friday with a 55-48 lead with 3:27 left to play. But you had to know it wasn’t over. … [Read more...] about Gophers Upset Michigan State, Set Up Key Clash With Purdue
2011 looking good for Northwestern
By Paul M. Banks Once again, the Northwestern Wildcats are not advancing past the quarterfinals of the Big Ten Tournament. Once again they are not going to the NCAA tournament. This happens every March. But this year is a lot different, because this year they won 20 games. The program has never even won 19 in a season prior to 2010. And in 2011, they really could win 25 or … [Read more...] about 2011 looking good for Northwestern