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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


Northwestern special assistant to the head coach Brian James (center) sits on the sidelines during the Wildcats' exhibition win over McKendree.

Men’s Basketball: In 11th season at NU, family ties keep Brian James by Chris Collins’ side

November 5, 2023

March 1, 2017: a day that will live forever in the annals of Northwestern basketball history.  With 1.7 seconds on the clock in Northwestern’s clash with Michigan, Nathan Taphorn prepared for a last-ditch...

Former NBA coach Doug Collins and Medill director of sports journalism J.A. Adande talk basketball in McCormick Tribune Center. Collins reflected on his career with an audience of sports fans Monday evening.

Former Bulls coach Doug Collins discusses career in basketball

October 24, 2016

Sports media met sports history when new Medill director of sports journalism and long-time ESPN.com columnist J.A. Adande held a Q&A with former NBA coach and current ESPN analyst Doug Collins on...

Chris Collins surveys the court from the sideline. The coach has taken a deliberate approach to rebuilding Northwestern’s historically unsuccessful program.

The Sideline: Slow and steady, Chris Collins marches Northwestern out of ignominy

May 12, 2015

Welcome to The Sideline, a series of profiles of Northwestern’s coaches where The Daily’s sports staff provides detailed looks into the lives and personalities of all 19 varsity coaches. A small,...

 Doug Collins speaks at the McCormick Tribune Center Forum on Tuesday evening as his son Chris looks on. The Collins talk was part of Medill’s “Beyond the Box Score” sports media lecture series.

Doug, Chris Collins share stories, emotions during panel

May 6, 2014

Northwestern men's basketball coach Chris Collins and his father, long-time NBA coach Doug Collins, drew a large crowd Tuesday as they talked about their fond basketball memories and experiences. The...

Men’s Basketball: Excitement for Wildcats growing at Welsh-Ryan Arena

February 8, 2014

The day he was introduced as Northwestern's new coach, Chris Collins promised a raucous atmosphere at Welsh-Ryan Arena, regardless of the gym’s dated features. Collins delivered on his promise Saturday,...

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