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Northwestern Wildcats prepare for rebuilding season in Big Ten basketball

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 26, 2026, 2:30 PM

Last updated Jul 26, 2026

Northwestern Wildcats prepare for rebuilding season in Big Ten basketball

Summary

The Northwestern Wildcats, under head coach Chris Collins, are set to begin the 2026-27 season after finishing last season with a 15-19 record, including 5-15 in conference play. With 12 players departing, the team will rely on transfers Jack Karasinski, LA Pratt, and Colin Smith to replace key production. Karasinski, a 6'7" forward from Bellarmine, averaged 21.7 points last season. Pratt, a 6'5" guard from Northeastern, is optimistic after recovering from a foot injury. The Wildcats will host games, though specific dates remain unconfirmed.

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By the Numbers

•Northwestern finished the last season with a 15-19 overall record.
•Head coach Chris Collins embarks on his 13th season.
•The team lost 12 players, including leading scorer Nick Martinelli.
•Transfers include Jack Karasinski and LA Pratt, who bring promising scoring potential.
•Specific game dates against hosting teams are yet to be announced.

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2:30 PMYahoo Sports — 2026 Big Ten Basketball Preview: Northwestern Wildcats

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What’s up y’all! We are back once again with another Big Ten basketball preview, and today we’re going to take a look at the Northwestern Wildcats. The Wildcats finished last season with a 15-19 record, 5-15 in conference, in head coach Chris Collins’ 13th season. The Wildcats will be looking to rebuild a majority of […]
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