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Rapid Reaction: Northwestern rides fourth-quarter comeback to win NCAA Championship

The 'Cats have won it all.

The 'Cats have a new-look transfer-centric roster, that is bound to look radically different than any other team in the Chris Collins era. @sutro_sports is here with a player-by-player preview of NU's roster.

Northwestern men's basketball 2026-27 roster preview

After a mass exodus in the transfer portal, Northwestern was forced to rebuild in multiple ways. From the high school ranks, NU added three players. Read @DonovanW6013's recap.

Northwestern recruits and walk-on breakdown

The Wildcats have notched another one.

BREAKING: Columbia forward Ryan Soulis commits to Northwestern men's basketball

Your best source for quality Northwestern Wildcats news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

Rapid Reaction: Northwestern punches ticket to Final Four, taking down Colorado 13-12 in a double-OT instant classic

NBA Draft: Stay or Go Back to College? 🤔

Making decisions for biggest names ahead of deadline 🎥

Sunday showed how Northwestern has developed top-tier depth. The 'Cats now need to carry their momentum into Thursday's game vs. Colorado. Anya Weerapana details how that depth helped the 'Cats to victory in round two and how it could support them to repeat as winners in the quarterfinal.

Against James Madison, Northwestern Lacrosse proved its versatility will take it far

An offensive avalanche powered the 'Cats to victory.

Rapid Reaction: Northwestern stomps James Madison in NCAA Second Round

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7 Biggest Questions About the NCAA Tournament Expansion 🤔

Considering what the ramifications are for 76 teams entering the Big Dance ➡️

Ranking Top-5 CBB Teams 👀

Big moves in the transfer portal so far... 📈

@sutro_sports reviews the season of Nick Martinelli, the newest legend of Northwestern basketball.

Men's basketball player reviews: Nick Martinelli

Get Ready for March Madness 🧠

Everything you need to know about this college hoops season

BYU transfer Aleksej Kostić said he heard from a lot of schools, with some mid-majors offering him a chance to be the "main guy." Once Northwestern entered the conversation, Kostić said he "already felt something different." Read @Calvin_SGF's story:

Drawing on high-level experience, Aleksej Kostić seeks a big role for new-look Northwestern men's basketball

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NEWS: 7-foot Northwestern transfer center Cade Bennerman has committed to North Carolina, he told @On3. The freshman big man who redshirted this season is a long-term, high-upside prospect. https://t.co/3FTjtVeZ0W

Cuocco and Child clinch the 'Cats' Championship.

Rapid Reaction: Annabel Child's game-winning overtime goal earns Northwestern's fourth consecutive Big Ten Tournament Title

The sixth new Wildcat from the portal.

BREAKING: BYU guard Aleksej Kostić commits to Northwestern men's basketball

The 'Cats continue their dominance over Michigan and head to their fourth straight title game.

Rapid Reaction: Northwestern outlasts Michigan 10-7, punches ticket to Big Ten Championship

Despite not posting big numbers, West impressed as a floor general that can let it fly.

Men's basketball player reviews: Jake West

Drake sophomore forward Okku Federiko has committed to Northwestern after averaging 8.5 points, 4.8 rebounds, 1.5 assists and 1.0 blocks per game.

BREAKING: Drake forward Okku Federiko transfers to Northwestern men's basketball

Northwestern’s second commit of the day.

BREAKING: Northeastern guard LA Pratt commits to Northwestern men’s basketball

After a season’s end, a review of Arrinten Page becomes necessary to figure out what went wrong for the junior transfer in the latter half of the season.

Men’s basketball player reviews: Arrinten Page

Northwestern’s third transfer portal get.

BREAKING: UC Santa Barbara forward Colin Smith transfers to Northwestern men’s basketball

Early Transfer Portal Winners 🏆

These programs are dominating the offseason so far

Northwestern has landed its second transfer of the 2026 offseason in big man Luke McEldon from Mount St. Mary’s.

BREAKING: Mount St. Mary’s forward Luke McEldon transfers to Northwestern men’s basketball

@sutro_sports analyzes the implications of Jake West and Phoenix Gill returning to Evanston amidst the current landscape of Northwestern basketball.

What Jake West and Phoenix Gill returning means for Northwestern men’s basketball

With the losses of Tre Singleton, Arrinten Page and Tyler Kropp, Northwestern men's basketball needs to use the transfer portal to fill those roles. @Cjacobs1116 looks at what the Wildcats are losing with these departures and what some potential next steps are.

What Tre Singleton, Arrinten Page and Tyler Kropp's departures mean for Northwestern men's basketball

Some much-needed action in the portal for NU, as the graduate transfer will try to fill the hole left by Nick Martinelli's departure.

BREAKING: Bellarmine forward Jack Karasinski transfers to Northwestern men's basketball

Despite an up-and-down season, Northwestern men's basketball still delivered plenty of memorable moments. Inside NU's writers ranked the top five.

ROUNDTABLE: Northwestern men's basketball's top moments of the year 2025-26

Madison Taylor's nine points helped fuel Northwestern's 17-12 victory over Penn State. The game was a milestone for Head Coach Kelly Amonte Hiller, who hit 400 career wins. Anya Weerapana has the recap of the historic win.

Lacrosse: Kelly Amonte Hiller reaches 400 career wins in 17-12 NU victory over Penn State

A loyal fan favorite is back for his junior campaign.

BREAKING: Sophomore guard Angelo Ciaravino confirms his return to Northwestern men's basketball

The stats behind the losses.

As the saying goes, numbers don't lie. In a disappointing season where the Wildcats won only five Big Ten games, the stats told the losing story. Read the piece by @sutro_sports.

Another member of the 2025-26 team comes back to play under Chris Collins.

BREAKING: Freshman guard Phoenix Gill set to return to Northwestern men's basketball

One down, four to go in terms of potentially returners from last year's Chris Collins squad.

BREAKING: Freshman guard Jake West announces his return to Northwestern men's basketball

@sutro_sports analyzes Angelo Ciaravino's performance for the Wildcats this season, while outlining what it will take for him to breakout as a junior.

Men's basketball player reviews: Angelo Ciaravino

With the 2026 offseason in full swing, Inside NU will use this page to track all transfer portal news pertaining to Northwestern men's basketball. We'll also continue posting the latest reports on X as news develops.

Northwestern men's basketball portal tracker 2026

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Final Men's AP Poll

Last Top 25 of the season after Michigan's title victory

The transfers keep on coming.

BREAKING: Freshman forward Tyler Kropp joins transfer portal

The sixth Wildcat that plans to find a new home next year.

BREAKING: Junior guard Jordan Clayton enters transfer portal

Clayton's junior campaign saw growth in both his defensive intensity and distance sharp-shooting. Adam Sutro unpacks his development and defining moments from this season.

Northwestern men's basketball player reviews: Jordan Clayton

Northwestern men's basketball sees its fifth player intend to enter the transfer portal following the 2025-26 season with Arrinten Page being the latest to do so.

BREAKING: Junior forward Arrinten Page plans to enter transfer portal

After Nick Martinelli's graduation and now Tre Singleton's transfer announcement, the future of NU basketball is incredibly cloudy. If the Wildcats want to right the ship, Collins must use the portal aggressively to rebuild the roster.

MBB: Potential Northwestern Transfer Portal Targets

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Best March Madness Shots Ever 🤯

A stunning development for Chris Collins' squad.

BREAKING: First-year forward Tre Singleton plans to enter transfer portal

Kropp graded poorly analytically, but was great situationally in Collins' rotations.

Northwestern men's basketball player reviews: Tyler Kropp

Northwestern's star recruit played well defensively but left some offensive production on the table during his freshman season.

Northwestern men's basketball player reviews: Tre Singleton

The promising young guard is looking for a new home after falling out of the Wildcat rotation.

BREAKING: Sophomore K.J. Windham enters transfer portal after two seasons with Northwestern

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NCAA Tourney Breaks TV Records 🔥

B/R assembles an all-time list of absurdly talented squads 📲

Ranking Most Stacked Teams Ever 🤯

Though wrapping up a struggling campaign, Northwestern shows encouraging signs on its reserves throughout the season. Here's the breaking down of the 'Cats' bench play from 2025-26.

Northwestern men's basketball player reviews: Reserves

March Madness is here, but there is a little less purple and white this year with Northwestern out of the field for a second straight season. So what should still have 'Cats faithful tuning in? @matt__campbell_ breaks it down.

Who should Northwestern fans root for in March Madness?

What are the main concerns for Northwestern men's basketball heading into next season?

The biggest questions surrounding Northwestern men's basketball in the offseason

Northwestern lost its second straight lacrosse game on Sunday, continuing a surprisingly woeful stretch for the 'Cats

Lacrosse: No. 11 Northwestern's woes grow with 16-15 loss to No. 25 Ohio State

Storylines in Men's March Madness 📚

Notable snubs and all-time great coaches are the talk of this year's bracket

The 13th-year head coach had money on his mind following Northwestern's season-ending loss to Purdue.

After Northwestern's loss to Purdue on Thursday night, Chris Collins asked for "investment" and "alignment" from the university. @harrishorowitz on Collins' comments and why the upcoming offseason will require an especially strong financial commitment.

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With Northwestern's loss to Purdue in the third round of the Big Ten Tournament, Nick Martinelli's loyalty to the program shined through.

The anomaly of Nick Martinelli

The Wildcats' season is over. But through 34 games, roster turnover and excruciating losses, Nick Martinelli showed up every night. @drewchristmann takes a look back at a difficult season - and the player who defined it.

Men's basketball post-mortem: In a season that rarely went right, Northwestern found something worth holding onto

No Arrinten Page. A limited Tre Singleton. Three games in three days. Northwestern was undermanned and exhausted against Purdue, but the Wildcats still kept fighting in an 81-68 season-ending loss.

Undermanned and exhausted, Northwestern battled but fell short against Purdue

The 'Cats gave everything they had over the past three days but ran out of gas tonight in a 81-68 loss against Purdue.

Rapid Reaction: Northwestern runs out of gas, bounced from Big Ten Tournament 81-68 by Purdue

The 'Cats showed a level of fight indicative of an exceptionally healthy program.

In a win over Indiana, Northwestern looked like a program going somewhere

The 'Cats know what it takes to hang with the Boilermakers. Now they have to finish the job. @drewchristmann has the three keys for Northwestern to earn its second straight upset in the Big Ten Tournament.

Three keys for Northwestern men's basketball vs. Purdue

Northwestern found another game and another chance for Nick Martinelli. After falling behind early, the Wildcats surged past Indiana behind Jake West, Martinelli and a dominant second half. | @AscherLevin

Northwestern stays alive, thanks to and on behalf of Nick Martinelli

Martinelli, defense and speed powered Northwestern past the Hoosiers. We break down three takeaways from last night's win.

Three takeaways from Northwestern's 74-61 win over Indiana

The postseason is a new season. Northwestern's 74-61 victory over Indiana proved that.

Rapid Reaction: Northwestern stays alive with a force in dominating 74-61 win against Indiana

Northwestern pushed back an offseason of hard questions with its victory over Penn State Tuesday night, but Chris Collins and Nick Martinelli were both feeling a little existential postgame. @harrishorowitz on a feel-good win that felt a little bit heavy.

For at least a day, Northwestern men's basketball postpones the inevitable

Martinelli and Reid led the way for the 'Cats in a big way.

Three takeaways from Northwestern's 76-66 first-round win over Penn State

With 6-foot-11 Arrinten Page sidelined, Northwestern was forced to go small in its Big Ten Tournament opener. True freshmen Tre Singleton and Tyler Kropp held down the center position and then some in his absence, helping Northwestern keep its season alive against Penn State.

No Arrinten Page, no problem: Northwestern's freshman forwards answer the call

The 'Cats secured a first-round win last night, but they'll need even more for a trip to the quarterfinals.

Three keys for Northwestern men's basketball vs. Indiana

Northwestern pulled away from Penn State in the second half, extending its season in feel-good fashion.

Rapid Reaction: Northwestern takes care of business in 76-66 win against Penn State

Northwestern enters the Big Ten Tournament as a 15-seed, facing No. 18 Penn State in the first round on Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. CT at the United Center. Our @kevlu0288's preview breaks down the path forward

Northwestern men's basketball 2026 Big Ten Tournament preview

The Wildcats will likely be favorites against Penn State in the Big Ten Tournament's opening round. Here's what they need to do to secure their second win over the Nittany Lions.

Three keys for Northwestern men's basketball vs. Penn State

🚨 New MCBB AP Poll

🆙 Houston enters top 5 📉 UConn, UNC drop 📳 Full top 25 live in app

We select the teams that will come out on top in championship week 🏆

Conference Tournament Final Predictions 🔮

The future is scary, but Northwestern two stud first-years are reasons for optimism.

Against Minnesota, West and Singleton gave a glimpse of a post-Martinelli world

Late-game demons struck again for Northwestern against Minnesota, as two big misses from Martinelli and a final defensive breakdown sealed another heartbreaking defeat. @Kevin Lu has three takeaways from the loss.

Three takeaways from Northwestern's 67-66 loss at Minnesota

Conference Tournament Predictions 🔮

Who will win every Power 5 title?

Northwestern's second half surge fell short against Minnesota in its final game before the Big Ten Tournament.

Rapid Reaction: Martinelli misses game-winner, Northwestern men's basketball's comeback bid falls short against Minnesota

Projecting the field of 68 as championship week plays out 📲

Final MCBB Bracket Predictions 🔮

Northwestern's regular season finale against Minnesota provides an opportunity for vengeance and a chance to show NU's growth this season - as long as past errors don't plague the 'Cats.

Three keys for Northwestern men's basketball vs. Minnesota

Northwestern gave it everything on Senior Night, and even without a win there's plenty to be proud of, writes @AscherLevin.

Even in heartbreak, Northwestern's fight was the story on Senior Night

Favorites to cut down the nets in March Madness

Men's NCAA Tournament Title Odds

Expected bracket and schedule after most recent games

Latest March Madness Predictions 🔮

We choose the biggest standouts across the country ➡️

Picking POY in Every MCBB Conference 🏅

The 'Cats had control for most of the game but weren't able to close out the win.

Northwestern falls 70-66 in heartbreaking fashion on Senior Night

Teams must specify player availability before men's and women's March Madness games

NCAA to Require Injury Reports

How teams can put themselves in the best position before tournament season begins ➡️

What to Watch for in Each Conference in Final Weekend 👀

Round-by-round rundown, bracketology and predictions 📲

March Madness Schedule 🗓️

Duke legend says tournament expansion would be 'big mistake' 🎥

Coach K's March Madness Take🤔

Northwestern's resident captain clutch in Nick Martinelli has three game-winning, awe-inspiring moments that will live in Northwestern basketball lore for quite a while. Which one of these moments is his magnum opus? @matt__campbell_ tries to figure that out.

Start, Bench, Cut: Nick Martinelli's game-winners

Northwestern men's golf traveled to South Carolina and put together a solid week, finishing fifth at the Colleton River Collegiate.

Men's Golf: Sullivan places third, Northwestern earns fifth at the Colleton River Collegiate

The 'Cats will need Martinelli to stay hot if they are to play spoiler again vs. Purdue

Three keys to a Northwestern victory over No. 15 Purdue

Five teams fighting for No. 1 seeds. Full men's prediction here 📲

New Men's Tourney Projections 🔢

Three takeaways from Northwestern's last-second thriller over Oregon. Nick Martinelli delivered on his own bobblehead day, and the Wildcats flipped the script in the second half to secure a potentially crucial Big Ten Tournament tiebreaker. @drewchristmann details what stood out most from the 63-62 win.

Three takeaways from Northwestern's 63-62 win over Oregon

May Northwestern's 63-62 win over Oregon, clinched by (who else?) Nick Martinelli, serve as a reminder of all he's done and that he has just one home game left in a NU uniform.

For Nick Martinelli and Northwestern men's basketball, it's all starting to get real

Northwestern men's basketball came back from a double-digit deficit to open the second half, defeating Oregon 63-62 to win its third Big Ten game in a row.

Rapid Reaction: Martinelli's gamer-winner helps Northwestern men's basketball defeat Oregon 63-62

Northwestern and Oregon enter playing their best basketball of the season, and both want to keep rolling while gaining an edge in Big Ten Tournament seeding. We break down three keys for the 'Cats to win their third straight game.

Three keys for Northwestern men's basketball vs. Oregon

How the field stacks up against Cameron Boozer ➡️

Updated NPOY Rankings 🏆

Jake West has stepped into a big role as Northwestern's starting point guard, and he's already shown he has what it takes. Evaluation consensus: West is the future at the point.

Evaluating Jake West's emergence as Northwestern's starting point guard

For a fourth consecutive year, the 'Cats will finish below 10 wins.

Rapid Reaction: Northwestern eliminated from Big Ten Tournament with 79-57 loss to Maryland

Northwestern's won consecutive Big Ten games for the first time this season after a double-digit comeback shocked Indiana.

Three takeaways from Northwestern's 72-68 upset win over Indiana

Nick Martinelli and Jake West were the drivers of success in Northwestern's Tuesday victory over Indiana.

Against Indiana, Northwestern finally found its clutch late-game offense

Calling our shots for championship week as March looms ➡️

Conference Tourney Predictions 🔮

The 'Cats eked out a gritty 72-68 victory in Assembly Hall on Tuesday night, powered by a second-half masterclass by captain Nick Martinelli. @matt__campbell_ recaps the come-from-behind win.

Rapid Reaction: Martinelli takes over in Wildcats' 72-68 comeback win over Indiana

As Northwestern seeks an elusive sixth-straight win over Indiana, it must build on recent areas of success to overcome year-long struggles. @SaiTrivedi12 runs down the biggest keys for this conference battle.

Three keys for Northwestern men's basketball vs. Indiana

Setting men's field with March one week away 📲

New NCAA Bracket Projections 🔮

Northwestern swallows another tough loss

Rapid Reaction: Illinois rolls past Northwestern in 92-65 offensive outpour

In this week's rendition of Collins' Classroom, we break down Jordan Clayton's breakout game, amongst other things.

Collins' Classroom: (Michael) Jordan Clayton

Projecting top seeds, more ahead of Saturday's announcement ➡️

Predictions for Top 16 Reveal 🔮

Jordan Clayton's emergence, Nick Martinelli's resurgence and converting off turnovers remain some of the biggest takeaways from Wednesday night:

Three takeaways from Northwestern's modest 78-74 win over Maryland

30 players named to Naismith late-season team

Men's Player of the Year Contenders

Jordan Clayton had the game of his life as Northwestern got back in the win column.

The Jordan Clayton Game

Northwestern gets back in the win column with a 78-74 win over Maryland, snapping a five-game losing streak.

Rapid Reaction: Northwestern snaps five-game losing streak in 78-74 win versus Maryland at home

An uphill battle that left the 'Cats out of breath.

Rapid Reaction: Northwestern drops eighth in a row, falls 104-68 to No. 18 Michigan State

Breaking down the national landscape as March looms ➡️

Latest NCAA Bracket Projections 🔮

New MCBB AP Rankings

Full top 25 here 📲

Nebraska's physical approach Saturday was the latest example of defenses swarming Northwestern's star and grinding its offense to a halt. @drewchristmann dives into how Nick Martinelli's recent struggles have exposed the Wildcats' thin margin for error.

Nick Martinelli's slump is exposing Northwestern's overly reliant offense

Kat Righeimer's career performance was not enough to stop Kiyomi McMiller and the Lady Lions

Rapid Reaction: Northwestern's comeback attempt falls short in 81-71 loss to Penn State

The fallout after the Cornhuskers complete a season-sweep of Northwestern.

Three takeaways after Northwestern drops fifth-straight game against No. 7 Nebraska

Northwestern followed an all-too-familiar script, building a first-half lead before watching it unravel in the second half as the game slipped away.

Rapid Reaction: Northwestern collapses in the second half, falls 68-49 to Nebraska

Northwestern basketball has been reeling as of late, and things don't get any easier with the upcoming rematch against Nebraska. How could the Wildcats manage to pull off an upset?

Three keys for Northwestern vs. Nebraska

How Boozer, Dybantsa, more stack up in the NPOY race ➡️

National Player of Year Rankings 📊

It's the hope that kills you.

For a moment, Northwestern was fun again

Northwestern's 87-75 loss to No. 2 Michigan featured common areas of struggle, but also newer, more specific concerns. Here are three takeaways from Wednesday's agonizing defeat.

Three takeaways from Northwestern's deflating loss to No. 2 Michigan

Hopes were high, until they were snatched by the hottest team in college basketball. @matt__campbell_ recaps the deflating loss for Chris Collins' squad.

Rapid Recap: Northwestern blows 16-point second half lead in 87-75 loss to No. 2 Michigan

Michigan-NU Gets Chippy 🗣️

Wildcats' Nick Martinelli had to be held back after Wolverines' flagrant foul

Michigan Storms Back vs. Northwestern 😤

No. 2 Wolverines completes 16-point comeback to avoid upset

No. 2 Northwestern was stunned by unranked Colorado 10-9 at Ryan Fieldhouse. Maddie Shoup's five goals, including the game-winner, silenced the 'Cats despite Madison Taylor's six-goal performance.

Lacrosse: No. 2 Northwestern suffers shock 10-9 upset to unranked Colorado

The 'Cats played a good Iowa team close on the road, but Stirz's 36-point game was too much to overcome.

Three takeaways from Northwestern's 76-70 loss to Iowa

Moral victories may not satisfy this Northwestern squad, but with a 2-11 Big Ten record, the future must be prioritized over the present.

Despite the loss, Northwestern's road battle with Iowa was a step toward a brighter tomorrow

The Wildcats put up a real challenge on the road, but a huge effort from Iowa's Bennett Stirtz was too much to overcome.

Rapid Reaction: Northwestern falls short at Iowa 76-70, extending losing streak to three games

Breaking down the tourney case for Indiana, NC State, more ➡️

Bubble-Team Stock Watch 👀

As Northwestern prepares to regroup for a battle with Iowa on Sunday, here are three areas NU must improve in to ensure a more competitive conference battle.

Three keys for Northwestern men's basketball vs. Iowa

Winning 84-44 on Wednesday, Illinois swept Northwestern for the first time since the 2021-22 season.

How Illinois became "vastly superior" to Northwestern in the NIL era

Northwestern left Champaign with a major reality check after getting thumped 84-44 by one of the best teams in the country.

Northwestern met with a major reality check in loss to Illinois

It was a brutal night for Northwestern. We take a look at three takeaways from the Wildcats' 40-point loss to No. 5 Illinois.

Three takeaways from Northwestern's 40-point loss to Illinois

It was absolute domination from State Farm Center, as Illinois made its case to being the nation's hottest team

Rapid Reaction: Illinois beats Northwestern 84-44 for most lopsided victory in rivalry history since 1995

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Winners, Losers from '25-26 So Far 🎭

Who's exceeded expectations...and who hasn't with 1 month to go ➡️

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Latest NCAA Bracket Projections 🔮

Breaking down the national landscape in early Feb. ➡️

New MCBB AP Poll 🔢

‼️ New team in Top 5 👀 Michigan jumps UConn 📳 Full top 25 live in app

After a blowout loss at the hands of Michigan, the 'Cats lost narrowly against Michigan State.

Wrestling: Northwestern falls to No. 10 Michigan before dropping close dual to Michigan State

Back down to earth, and back to the drawing board for coach Collins

Three takeaways from Northwestern's up-and-down loss to Washington

The Wildcats' younger starting lineup simply did not mesh on Saturday in their 76-62 loss to Washington. Still, if the 'Cats want to focus on the future, that may be the price they have to pay in the present.

For Northwestern men's basketball, development of young talent comes at a price