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Mar 11, 2026; Chicago, IL, USA: Indiana Hoosiers forward Nick Dorn (7) defends Northwestern Wildcats forward Nick Martinelli (2) during the second half at United Center. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images

Two-time All-Big Ten forward Nick Martinelli has been invited to this month's NBA Draft Combine.

Mar 11, 2026; Chicago, IL, USA: Indiana Hoosiers forward Nick Dorn (7) defends Northwestern Wildcats forward Nick Martinelli (2) during the second half at United Center. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images

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Two-time All-Big Ten forward Nick Martinelli has been invited to this month's NBA Draft Combine.

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Indiana's Sam Alexis and Northwestern's Arrinten Page (22) head for a loose ball during the Indiana versus Northwestern men's basketball game at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall on Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026.

Former Wildcats forward Arrinten Page has joined his fourth school in as many seasons.

Apr 25, 2026; Washington, DC, USA: Washington Mystics forward Angela Dugalic (32) is fouled while shooting by Minnesota Lynx forward Nia Coffey (12) in the first half at Entertainment & Sports Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images

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A four-time All-Big Ten Teamer with the Wildcats has jumped ship to rejoin the retooling Lynx.

Dec 29, 2025; East Lansing, Michigan, USA; Michigan State Spartans center Carson Cooper (15) guards Cornell Big Red guard Jake Fiegen (22) during the first half at Jack Breslin Student Events Center. Mandatory Credit: Dale Young-Imagn Images

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Chris Collins' Northwestern Wildcats have missed out on a key transfer wing.

Oct 8, 2025; Rosemont, Illinois, USA; Northwestern’s Grace Sullivan speaks during Big Ten Women’s Basketball Media Days at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Talia Sprague-Imagn Images

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Wildcats forward Grace Sullivan has her first pro opportunity!

Jan 21, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Northwestern Wildcats guard Max Green (10) dribbles the ball against Southern California Trojans forward Jaden Brownell (33) in the second half at Galen Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

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The Wildcats keep losing bodies, as yet another young Northwestern prospect as entered the NCAA transfer portal.

Mar 12, 2026; Chicago, IL, USA; Northwestern Wildcats head coach Chris Collins hugs forward Nick Martinelli (2) as he leaves the game against Purdue Boilermakers during the second half at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images

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The Wildcats have brought in one of the nation's leading scorers.

December 10, 2024; Berkeley, California, USA; Cornell Big Red guard Jake Fiegen (22) passes the basketball against California Golden Bears forward Joshua Ola-Joseph (1) during the second half at Haas Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-Imagn Images

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An elite transfer prospect is set to head to Evanston for a Northwestern visit soon.

Oregon’s Katie Fiso, center, shoots between Northwestern’s Caroline Lau, left, and Tayla Thomas during the friar half at Matthew Knight Arena Jan. 1, 2026.

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A pair of young Northwestern players are ditching the team this spring.

Mar 11, 2026; Chicago, IL, USA; Northwestern Wildcats forward Tre Singleton (8) grabs a rebound against the Indiana Hoosiers during the first half at United Center. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images

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Chris Collins has just four incumbents slated to return in 2026-27.

Princeton head coach Carla Berube looks on during an NCAA non-conference women's basketball game, Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2019, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa.

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Carla Berube has brought aboard a familiar face to work as Northwestern's new associate head coach.

Dec 8, 2022; Storrs, Connecticut, USA; Princeton Tigers head coach Carla Berube watches from the sideline as they take on the UConn Huskies at Harry A. Gampel Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-Imagn Images

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Carla Berube is bringing along a familiar face to serve as Northwestern's director of basketball operations.

Dec 8, 2022; Storrs, Connecticut, USA; Princeton Tigers head coach Carla Berube watches from the sideline as they take on the UConn Huskies at Harry A. Gampel Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-Imagn Images

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Mark Jackson explains his decision to bring in Carla Berube for Northwestern.

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A little-used WBB guard is seeking greener pastures next season.

Princeton head coach Carla Berube looks down the court towards Iowa head coach Lisa Bluder as players on the Tigers' bench advocate for officials to call a foul on a 3-point basket attempt in overtime during an NCAA non-conference women's basketball game, Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2019, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa.191120 Princeton Iowa Wbb 036 Jpg

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The Wildcats are bringing in a former NCAA champ to replace Joe McKeown.

Dec 29, 2025; East Lansing, Michigan, USA; Cornell Big Red guard Jake Fiegen (22) gets his layup blocked by Michigan State Spartans forward Jordan Scott (6) during the first half at Jack Breslin Student Events Center. Mandatory Credit: Dale Young-Imagn Images

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The Wildcats are in the running for an elite transfer portal prospect.

Mar 12, 2026; Chicago, IL, USA; Northwestern Wildcats head coach Chris Collins hugs forward Nick Martinelli (2) as he leaves the game against Purdue Boilermakers during the second half at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images

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The Wildcats fell to the Boilermakers on Thursday.

Dec 20, 2025; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Northwestern Wildcats guard K.J. Windham (24) reacts after a play during the second half against the Butler Bulldogs at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Robert Goddin-Imagn Images

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Wildcats guard K.J. Windham has gotten real about his uncertain future with Northwestern.

Mar 11, 2026; Chicago, IL, USA; Northwestern Wildcats forward Nick Martinelli (2) hugs head coach Chris Collins after they defeated the Indiana Hoosiers at United Center. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images

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Wildcats star forward Nick Martinelli and head coach Chris Collins unpack their exciting Big Ten Tournament journey.

Mar 4, 2026; Evanston, Illinois, USA; Purdue Boilermakers guard C.J. Cox (0) shoots the ball over Northwestern Wildcats guard Justin Mullins (20) during the first half at Welsh-Ryan Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images

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Can the Wildcats shock the Big Ten Conference Tournament for a second straight night?

Mar 11, 2026; Chicago, IL, USA; Indiana Hoosiers guard Lamar Wilkerson (3) shoots against Northwestern Wildcats guard Jake West (3) during the second half at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images

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The Northwestern Wildcats look... pretty good right now in the Big Ten Tournament.

Jan 3, 2026; Evanston, Illinois, USA: Northwestern Wildcats forward Nick Martinelli (2) shoots the ball over Minnesota Golden Gophers forward Cade Tyson (10) during the second half at Welsh-Ryan Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images

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The 13-17 Northwestern Wildcats are playing for a Big Ten Tournament bid Saturday night.

Northwestern's Nick Martinelli (2) celebrates during the Indiana versus Northwestern men's basketball game at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall on Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026.

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Can Nick Martinelli advance to the pros? Nick Martinelli weighs in.

Oregon’s Ari Long, right, draws a player control foul against Northwestern’s Xamiya Walton during the first half at Matthew Knight Arena Jan. 1, 2026.

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The Northwestern Wildcats women's basketball team is just playing for pride now.

Starke (FL) Bradford High School athlete Jordan Cason

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The Florida athlete will be taking an official visit to Northwestern on the weekend of May 8. The Wildcats will be the first school he will taking a visit to.