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The Daily Northwestern

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


Dererk Pardon and the Wildcats’ starting lineup huddles before an NCAA Tournament game. NU has high expectations for next season.

Men’s Basketball: Will Northwestern win more games next season?

May 3, 2017

After a record-setting 24 wins and first-ever NCAA Tournament appearance last season, expectations are high for the Wildcats. Sports writers Garrett Jochnau and Max Schuman offer their takes on what 2017-18...

Isiah Brown goes to the hoop. The freshman guard led Northwestern's perimeter players in proportion of shots taken at the rim in conference play.

Men’s Basketball: An examination of role-playing Wildcats’ shot charts

March 12, 2017

Bryant McIntosh, Scottie Lindsey, Vic Law and Dererk Pardon combined to take 69 percent of Northwestern’s field goals and 63 percent of its 3s in conference play. Those core four players defined the...

Bryant McIntosh handles the ball. The junior went cold in the second half as Northwestern’s offense sputtered against the Fighting Illini.

Men’s Basketball: Northwestern falls to Illinois for second time in 2017

February 22, 2017

Men's Basketball There was plenty of motivation for Northwestern on Tuesday. Facing in-state rival Illinois, the Wildcats stood on the brink of history with a chance to avenge an earlier defeat and...

Scottie Lindsey skies for a dunk. The junior is excited to return in full against Illinois on Tuesday.

Men’s Basketball: With Lindsey back in lineup, Cats seek revenge against Illinois

February 20, 2017

Men's Basketball For two weeks, Northwestern’s leading scorer, Scottie Lindsey, watched the Wildcats play and watched other college and NBA teams play. But while suffering from mononucleosis, the...

Bryant McIntosh sets up a half-court possession. The junior guard's late heroics lifted Northwestern over Rutgers on Saturday.

Men’s Basketball: Northwestern rallies late to beat Rutgers at home

February 19, 2017

Men's Basketball Struggling with turnovers and unable to stop a flood of second-chance points, Northwestern went into the huddle down 6 to last-place Rutgers with under eight minutes left. Coach...

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