Northwestern basketball faces challenges as season 15 approaches
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 1, 2026, 6:31 PM
Last updated Nov 1, 2026
Northwestern Wildcats men's basketball prepares for a difficult season under head coach Chris Collins, beginning soon. Projected rankings are low, with the team placed 75th by Bart Torvik and 89th by KenPom. Key players, including sophomore Jake West, hold potential but lack experience, creating a significant challenge for conference play. Despite a tough roster, Collins aims to provide insightful analysis and commentary each week in his column, Collins’ Classroom, which will incorporate game reviews and statistical breakdowns.
- •Northwestern ranks 16th in Big Ten preseason predictions.
- •Jake West is the team's most promising player but lacks experience.
- •The 'Cats will play four Power 5 opponents in non-conference games.
- •Collins' Classroom will feature film reviews and statistical insights.
- •The team faces challenges with limited roster talent and depth.
- 6:31 PMYahoo Sports — Collins’ Classroom: 15 thoughts for season 15
"The official season primer from the Collins’ Classroom column
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