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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 6, 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...

Freshman guard Brooks Barnhizer reacts after scoring in Northwestern’s exhibition game against Lindenwood. Both the men’s and women’s squads are looking to their incoming recruiting classes to make a major impact.

Basketball Preview: 22 reasons you should be hyped for Northwestern basketball

November 8, 2021

Need a reason to make it out to Welsh-Ryan Arena this season for men’s and women’s basketball? Today, The Daily’s reporters will give you 22 of them. Here’s why you should be excited for Northwestern...

Nathan Taphorn fires a 3-pointer in the NCAA Tournament. Taphorn was a 3-point specialist for most of his NU career.

Curtain Call: Nathan Taphorn leaves legacy as model teammate, leader

May 26, 2017

On March 1, Northwestern basketball finally had its moment. In dire need of a win, the Wildcats secured a ticket-punching victory over Michigan on a buzzer beater, all but sealing their first-ever trip...

Sports Year-in-Review

May 26, 2017

Game of the year: Men’s basketball vs. Vanderbilt in NCAA Tournament After 79 years of futility, the Wildcats had finally put on their ballroom shoes and made an appearance in the NCAA Tournament....

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...

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