en-us SportSpyder - The Latest Northwestern Wildcats Basketball News https://sportspyder.com/mcb/northwestern-wildcats-basketball/news Northwestern forward Nick Martinelli has continued to rise on NBA draft boards after a dominant senior season and an impressive performance at the NBA Draft Combine in Chicago. Mon, 08 Jun 2026 23:23:02 GMT Alex Kwiatkowski https://sportspyder.com/mcb/northwestern-wildcats-basketball/articles/56887646 https://sportspyder.com/mcb/northwestern-wildcats-basketball/articles/56887646 false false After a turbulent start to the offseason, caused by nine former Wildcats entering the transfer portal, Northwestern’s 2026-27 roster is finally complete, composed of three returners, eight incoming transfers, two incoming freshmen and a walk-on. With this revamped roster, summer workouts will soon be underway in Evanston. Coach Chris Collins and his staff will be […] Sun, 07 Jun 2026 18:59:35 GMT Adam Sutro https://sportspyder.com/mcb/northwestern-wildcats-basketball/articles/56875471 https://sportspyder.com/mcb/northwestern-wildcats-basketball/articles/56875471 false false The former Northwestern Wildcat just wrapped up his first NBA season. Will he stay with the Oklahoma City Thunder beyond his rookie year? Tue, 02 Jun 2026 23:28:24 GMT Gavin Dorsey https://sportspyder.com/mcb/northwestern-wildcats-basketball/articles/56826978 https://sportspyder.com/mcb/northwestern-wildcats-basketball/articles/56826978 false false The transfer portal decimated the Wildcats' roster. Is the team left over doomed to the Big Ten's basement? Mon, 01 Jun 2026 21:36:53 GMT Gavin Dorsey https://sportspyder.com/mcb/northwestern-wildcats-basketball/articles/56813821 https://sportspyder.com/mcb/northwestern-wildcats-basketball/articles/56813821 false false The former Wildcats captain will likely hear his name called during June's NBA Draft. Sun, 31 May 2026 22:47:45 GMT Gavin Dorsey https://sportspyder.com/mcb/northwestern-wildcats-basketball/articles/56803354 https://sportspyder.com/mcb/northwestern-wildcats-basketball/articles/56803354 false false Following its return to the Big Ten Outdoor Championships 11 days prior, Northwestern sent five runners to the NCAA West Preliminary, hosted by Arkansas. Anna Hightower was the standout of the weekend, as she closed the ‘Cats’ showing at the event with a personal best in the 3,000m steeplechase in her attempt to qualify for […] Sun, 31 May 2026 17:39:55 GMT Matt Campbell https://sportspyder.com/mcb/northwestern-wildcats-basketball/articles/56800810 https://sportspyder.com/mcb/northwestern-wildcats-basketball/articles/56800810 false false Former Northwestern star Nick Martinelli is climbing up NBA Draft boards. Where will he be picked next month? Sat, 30 May 2026 22:52:05 GMT Gavin Dorsey https://sportspyder.com/mcb/northwestern-wildcats-basketball/articles/56794941 https://sportspyder.com/mcb/northwestern-wildcats-basketball/articles/56794941 false false Feb. 11, 2023, was a chilly Saturday afternoon in Syracuse, New York. A star-studded Northwestern roster, ranked fourth in the nation, was set to begin its campaign toward its eighth national title in program history. This campaign comes after Head Coach Kelly Amonte Hiller and company were on the brink of number eight the year […] Sat, 30 May 2026 17:10:59 GMT Matt Campbell https://sportspyder.com/mcb/northwestern-wildcats-basketball/articles/56792682 https://sportspyder.com/mcb/northwestern-wildcats-basketball/articles/56792682 false false The Wildcats bolster their backcourt depth with a dynamic graduate transfer. The former JUCO standout brings playmaking experience and veteran leadership to Chris Collins’ evolving 2026-27 roster. Sat, 30 May 2026 01:26:44 GMT Kevin Lu https://sportspyder.com/mcb/northwestern-wildcats-basketball/articles/56787520 https://sportspyder.com/mcb/northwestern-wildcats-basketball/articles/56787520 false false Former University of Pennsylvania guard Dylan Williams is transferring to Northwestern men’s basketball for his final year of eligibility, he confirmed to Conor Smith of the Philadelphia Inquirer on Friday evening. Williams appeared in just seven games for the Quakers last season before his year was cut short due to an injury. In 2024-25, he […] Sat, 30 May 2026 00:36:57 GMT Sai Trivedi https://sportspyder.com/mcb/northwestern-wildcats-basketball/articles/56787239 https://sportspyder.com/mcb/northwestern-wildcats-basketball/articles/56787239 false false Welcome back to the Going Portaling column, where I break down every incoming transfer that Chris Collins brings to Evanston. If you’ve missed the previous iterations, we’ve done Jack Karasinski, Luke McEldon and LA Pratt, which you can find at those links. Some of my guesses on fit from those articles, specifically Karasinski and McEldon, […] Fri, 29 May 2026 16:39:49 GMT Eliav Brooks-Rubin https://sportspyder.com/mcb/northwestern-wildcats-basketball/articles/56782357 https://sportspyder.com/mcb/northwestern-wildcats-basketball/articles/56782357 false false Keaton Wagler called his rise from Illinois to a potential top-five NBA draft pick crazy and unexpected. But he believes he has showed he “can play against anyone in the world.” Sun, 24 May 2026 11:19:44 GMT Colleen Kane https://sportspyder.com/mcb/northwestern-wildcats-basketball/articles/56725839 https://sportspyder.com/mcb/northwestern-wildcats-basketball/articles/56725839 false false Northwestern is shaking up its roster in a big way this spring. Thu, 21 May 2026 20:51:33 GMT Gavin Dorsey https://sportspyder.com/mcb/northwestern-wildcats-basketball/articles/56701809 https://sportspyder.com/mcb/northwestern-wildcats-basketball/articles/56701809 false false EVANSTON, Ill. — Sullivan-Ubben Head Men's Basketball Coach Chris Collins has announced the addition of Ryan Soulis (Sue-liss) to the Northwestern roster ahe... Thu, 21 May 2026 18:19:05 GMT https://sportspyder.com/mcb/northwestern-wildcats-basketball/articles/56699898 https://sportspyder.com/mcb/northwestern-wildcats-basketball/articles/56699898 false false