Northwestern Basketball 2014-15 Season Preview
One year in, Chris Collins' vision is taking shape
Last year, Chris Collins laid out a vision. A year later, that vision is taking shape, and Collins is as confident as ever.
Inside (this version of) the Chris Collins offense
If Northwestern's exhibition win over McKendree taught us anything, it's that Chris Collins' offense already has more wrinkles than it did last season.
Bryant McIntosh's Vision
Coined as one of the chosen few poised to lead a basketball program to new heights, Bryant McIntosh has already done so back home in Greensburg, Indiana.
What we learned from Northwestern's exhibition win
Can anything be gained from the Wildcats' 102-52 destruction of McKendree?
Ten seconds left. Down by two. Who gets the ball?
Who will the 'Cats turn to when they absolutely need a bucket late in close games?
NU projected starting lineup, minutes breakdown
How will playing time break down this year?
Northwestern basketball predictions 2014-15
Here's how we see this season shaping up.
The Transformation of Alex Olah
Now in his junior season, Alex Olah is expecting to be a star.
What will Northwestern's guard rotation look like?
We don't really know, but we can make an educated guess.
Gavin Skelly
How "Big Ten-ready" is he?
Vic Law
Can the highly-touted freshman live up to expectations?
Johnnie Vassar
Who is this former dunk champion, anyway?
Sanjay Lumpkin
Can the forward build off of his rookie campaign?
Bryant McIntosh
How will the freshman guard impact the team?
Jeremiah Kreisberg
Will the graduate transfer be a solid backup big man?
Nathan Taphorn
Will the sophomore play a bigger role in year two?
JerShon Cobb
Can the senior guard stay healthy for a full season?
Scottie Lindsey
Where will the freshman shooter fit in Northwestern's rotation?
Tre Demps
Can he be the go-to scorer Northwestern desperately needs?
Alex Olah
What to expect from the Northwestern big man.
Dave Sobolewski
Can the senior captain have a bounce-back year?
Nick Segura
What can the walk-on bring to Northwestern?
Can Alex Olah be NU's offensive focal point?
The Wildcats' offense could revolve around Olah with some improvement from the seven-footer.
Does NU basketball have a go-to player?
Who's going to step up for this team?
How will Northwestern replace Drew Crawford?
NU's talisman graduated last spring, and replacing his production- particularly his ability to get into the lane- will be a group effort.
Inside JerShon Cobb's fight to stay healthy
JerShon Cobb has spent four years at Northwestern. During three of those four, his body has betrayed him. But coming off meniscus surgery and going into his senior year, there are multiple reasons to believe that this is the year he stays healthy.
What do the numbers say about Northwestern hoops?
KenPom sees some improvement on offense and a hotly-contested Big Ten.
Can Northwestern have a top defense in '14-'15?
After a strong '13-'14, will the trend continue?
Can an improving Alex Olah spark NU's offense?
It appears that the time is right for Olah to finally break out and become into the stud center he was brought to Northwestern to be. It also helps that he's a decent shooter for a center.
Who is Johnnie Vassar?
"He's different." And ... ?
Tre Demps is a man of constant adjustment
The junior guard has had to change his game and his surroundings a lot. Now he hopes to change the trajectory of Northwestern's program.