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Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern

Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern

Barret Benson pumps up the crowd. The junior forward averages 2.3 points per game this season.

Front and center: Barret Benson’s development is worth watching

February 27, 2019

Men's Basketball Nearly four years ago, back when the old Welsh-Ryan Arena was still kicking and before he started growing his signature afro, Barret Benson had to try to coexist. The 6-foot-10...

Ryan Taylor puts up a layup. Northwestern missed a lot of shots Wednesday.

Rapid Recap: Ohio State 63, Northwestern 49

February 20, 2019

Men's Basketball On a night in which a player breaking his shoe was the biggest play across college basketball, Northwestern and Ohio State played a sleepy game in Columbus, Ohio. After a first...

Robbie Beran dribbles the basketball. The incoming freshman is the best recruit NU has ever signed.

The Cavalry: Incoming freshman Robbie Beran poised to take Northwestern men’s basketball by storm

February 20, 2019

Men's Basketball On the basketball court, Robbie Beran is smooth. When he’s relaxed, entranced in the flow of the contest and the ball in his hands, the game turns easy. It’s effortless. Seconds...

Anthony Gaines dribbles the ball. The sophomore guard scored 10 points on Saturday.

Men’s Basketball: Anthony Gaines has the green light in 59-50 loss to Rutgers

February 17, 2019

Men's Basketball Almost a month ago, after back-to-back wins against Rutgers and Indiana, it seemed that Northwestern had gained some momentum in conference play. But after the Wildcats’ 59-50...

Ryan Taylor dribbles the ball. After transferring twice, the guard averages 11.6 points in his only season at Northwestern.

Goldsmith: What’s the reason for Northwestern’s 2019 slide?

February 13, 2019

Men's Basketball Ryan Taylor didn’t come to Northwestern to lose basketball games. He played in the Missouri Valley Conference last season, but the Wildcats are on pace to have a worse...

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