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 University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern

Former Wildcat guard Drew Crawford attacks the paint in a 2014 game. Crawford is one of three Northwestern alumni slated to play in The Basketball Tournament for a team put together by former Cats Tim Doyle and Craig Moore.

Northwestern alumni reunite for shot at $2 million prize in The Basketball Tournament

July 7, 2016

Despite setting a program record in wins last season, Northwestern has yet to make an appearance in the NCAA Tournament, the only major-conference school with that dubious distinction. But this summer,...

Alex Olah goes in for the layup. The junior center recorded his 137th career block on Wednesday, breaking John Shurna’s all-time Northwestern record in the category.

Men’s Basketball: Alex Olah sets career blocks record as Northwestern extends win streak

February 26, 2015

Men's Basketball Six minutes into the first half of Northwestern’s game against Indiana, Alex Olah sealed his place in the Wildcats’ record books. The junior center pivoted under his own basket...

John Shurna battles his way through two defenders. The former Northwestern standout was instrumental in the Wildcats’ failed attempt at an NCAA Tournament bid in the 2011-2012 season.

Men’s Basketball: Remembering the 2011-2012 Wildcats

February 17, 2015

Northwestern has a bit of a tortured basketball history. The Wildcats have never made the NCAA Tournament. Never. Every single Power 5 conference team besides NU has qualified for the Big Dance at least...

Coach Chris Collins hugs senior forward Drew Crawford as he ends his Northwestern career. Crawford moved into second place in NUs all-time scoring list during the 67-51 loss to Michigan State.

Men’s Basketball: Northwestern bows out of Big Ten Tournament in loss to Michigan State

March 15, 2014

INDIANAPOLIS — Coming off an upset win, Northwestern had the momentum, but the Wildcats ran into a Michigan State team that looked NCAA Tournament-ready Friday night at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. The...

Senior Drew Crawford was named Big Ten Co-Player of the Week on Monday for his efforts in two Northwestern wins last week. The forward averaged 23.5 points and 6.5 rebounds in victories at Wisconsin and Minnesota.

Men’s Basketball: Wildcats’ Crawford named Big Ten Player of the Week

February 3, 2014

Northwestern forward Drew Crawford has been named Big Ten Co-Player of the Week, the conference announced Monday. Crawford’s honor comes after strong performances in two Wildcat road victories last...

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