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


An athlete in a white jersey and white headband holds a basketball.

Rapid Recap: Northwestern 72, Binghamton 61

November 6, 2023

In last season’s tipoff against Chicago State, coach Chris Collins unveiled a defensive renaissance that eventually spurred his program’s first March Madness trip in six seasons to a fractionally filled...

Northwestern coach Chris Collins. After taking the ’Cats to their second-ever NCAA Tournament appearance, Collins is hoping to lead NU back to the Big Dance in his 11th season at the program’s helm.

Men’s Basketball: Chris Collins engineered an incredible NCAA Tournament run last season. Can he do it again?

November 6, 2023

On March 5, 2023, Chris Collins walked off the court at Jersey Mike’s Arena with his right arm wrapped around the back of his son Ryan, a manager for Northwestern and a Communication sophomore. The Wildcats...

Graduate student guard Boo Buie and coach Chris Collins.

Men’s Basketball: ‘The right fit at the right time’: How a 2018 California AAU tournament united Chris Collins and Boo Buie

November 6, 2023

Chris Collins was in California to see someone else. Just a year removed from leading Northwestern to its first NCAA Tournament appearance, Collins was out on the recruiting trail searching for his...

Sophomore guard Justin Mullins tries to jump the passing lane in a preseason exhibition.

Men’s Basketball: Justin Mullins embraces family, prepares for first season at Northwestern

November 6, 2023

Less than 20 miles from his new stomping grounds at Welsh-Ryan Arena, sophomore guard Justin Mullins discovered his love for basketball on his childhood courts in Oak Park, Illinois. He spent countless...

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...

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