Northwestern Wildcats

Northwestern Wildcats

17-16 - 12th in Big Ten
Northwestern's Chris Collins on ESPN Radio Northwestern's Chris Collins on ESPN Radio

Northwestern Head Coach Chris Collins joined Sunday Morning's Countdown To Tip-Off and talked about the turning point in Duke's loss to Houston on Saturday, how Jon Scheyer will bounce back from the heartbreak, and looks ahead to the Florida/Houston matchup on Monday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hour 2: Jim Boeheim & Chris Collins join the show... Hour 2: Jim Boeheim & Chris Collins join the show...

Northwestern Head Coach Chris Collins & Legendary Syracuse Head Coach Jim Boeheim join the show. Plus, did the ACC let Duke down...and a preview of UConn/South Carolina tonight. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Northwestern extends head coach Chris Collins through 2030 Northwestern extends head coach Chris Collins through 2030

Northwestern and men's basketball coach Chris Collins have agreed to a two-year contract extension through 2030, the school announced on Friday.

South Florida G Jayden Reid is transferring to Northwestern. The 5-foot-10 sophomore averaged 12.6 PPG, 2.6 RPG and 3.6 APG last season. South Florida G Jayden Reid is transferring to Northwestern. The 5-foot-10 sophomore averaged 12.6 PPG, 2.6 RPG and 3.6 APG last season.

Northwestern, Chris Collins discussing new deal, sources say Northwestern, Chris Collins discussing new deal, sources say

Northwestern and Chris Collins are in deep discussions on a new contract, sources told ESPN's Pete Thamel. Collins has been linked to the open Villanova job.

Sources: Northwestern is in deep discussions on a new contract for coach Chris Collins that’s will give him additional years, a raise and provide more resources for the staff and program. A new deal is expected to be formalized in the coming weeks, which would ensure Collins’ 12-year run at the school continues long term. 

Collins led Northwestern to its first-ever NCAA tournament in 2017 and also two NCAA Tournament in the last three years. He’s the program’s second all-time leader in wins. Sources: Northwestern is in deep discussions on a new contract for coach Chris Collins that’s will give him additional years, a raise and provide more resources for the staff and program. A new deal is expected to be formalized in the coming weeks, which would ensure Collins’ 12-year run at the school continues long term. Collins led Northwestern to its first-ever NCAA tournament in 2017 and also two NCAA Tournament in the last three years. He’s the program’s second all-time leader in wins.

Four teams looking to join list of NCAA tournament debut winners this March Four teams looking to join list of NCAA tournament debut winners this March

Just four teams in the past 30 years have won their men's NCAA tournament debut game in the round of 64.

Bubble Watch 2025: Conference locks for men's March Madness Bubble Watch 2025: Conference locks for men's March Madness

North Carolina and Texas are among several teams that can't be sure what will happen on Selection Sunday.

Nolan Winter and John Tonje lead No. 18 Wisconsin over Northwestern 70-63 Nolan Winter and John Tonje lead No. 18 Wisconsin over Northwestern 70-63

— Nolan Winter and John Tonje each scored 18 points to lead No. 18 Wisconsin to a 70-63 victory over Northwestern in the second round of the Big Ten Tournament on Thursday.

John Tonje throws down big dunk vs. Northwestern Wildcats John Tonje throws down big dunk vs. Northwestern Wildcats

John Tonje throws down big dunk vs. Northwestern Wildcats

Big Ten Standings

TEAM W L GB OVR
Michigan State 77.7 - 7 30
Maryland 81.1 2.5 9 27
Michigan 78.0 3 10 27
Wisconsin 80.1 3 10 27
UCLA 74.2 5.5 11 23
Purdue 77.3 5.5 12 24
Oregon 76.5 4 10 25
Illinois 83.6 7 13 22
Indiana 74.7 8.5 13 19
Ohio State 78.8 10.5 15 17
Rutgers 77.0 12.5 17 15
Nebraska 76.0 8 14 21
Northwestern 72.4 11 16 17
Iowa 82.5 11 16 17
USC 76.7 12 18 17
Minnesota 68.1 12.5 17 15
Penn State 79.1 11 15 16
Washington 71.6 14 18 13
Full Standings

2021 Team Leaders

Offense

  • Points Per Game

    Nick Martinelli
  • Assists Per Game

    K.J. Windham
  • Field Goal Percentage

    Nick Martinelli

Defense

  • Rebounds Per Game

    Nick Martinelli
  • Steals Per Game

    Ty Berry
  • Blocks Per Game

    Matthew Nicholson