Don't diminish the success Northwestern basketball had - but it's hard not to wonder 'what if'
Monday's near comeback, yet devastating loss to UCLA was another moment that left Northwestern basketball wondering "What if?"
2025 Selection Sunday: Time, date, how to watch NCAA bracket announcement
Here's everything you need to know about Selection Sunday for the 2025 men's and women's college basketball NCAA Tournaments.
Lady Panthers ready for playoffs after dominant win over Kennedy King College
The Olive-Harvey Community College gym was filled with energy as the Lady Panthers closed out their regular season in dominant fashion.
How Joliet native Jeremy Fears Jr. earned the keys to Tom Izzo's Michigan State team that eyes a title
Jeremy Fears, a Joliet native, has become the floor general on Tom Izzo’s Michigan State team that’s gearing up for a lengthy March Madness run.
Flagg scores 16 in MSG debut and No. 3 Duke romps to 110-67 blowout of Illinois
Cooper Flagg scored 16 points in his Madison Square Garden debut, and seven Duke players reached double figures as the third-ranked Blue Devils cruised to a 110-67 rout of Illinois on Saturday night.
Momoh's 19 lead Central Connecticut State past Chicago State 81-75
Abdul Momoh's 19 points helped Central Connecticut State defeat Chicago State 81-75 on Thursday night.
Mizzou coach begs fans, 'Please, do not rush the court!' after win over No. 4 Alabama
Gates is a Chicago native and graduated from Whitney Young High School. He helped the Dolphins to the 1998 IHSA Class AA State Boys Basketball Championship.
Richmond, Smith lead the way as No. 10 St. John's pounds DePaul 82-58
Kadary Richmond had 17 points and nine rebounds, Deivon Smith scored 18 and No. 10 St. John’s matched its highest Big East win total in 26 years, beating DePaul 82-58 on Wednesday night.
Column: Ex-Bulls coach Fred Hoiberg shows what makes him special as he hunts for history at Nebraska
Sunday was a microcosm of Hoiberg’s coaching career as he grew out of any remaining shadow from his Chicago Bulls' tenure, to a coach who's earned the right to chase Nebraska basketball history.
Unbeaten and unstoppable: Olive-Harvey women's basketball on historic run at 28-0
The Olive-Harvey Community College women’s basketball team is making history.
Dawson's 24 help Loyola Chicago knock off Davidson 77-69
Jayden Dawson scored 24 points as Loyola Chicago beat Davidson 77-69 on Tuesday night.
Illinois college basketball power rankings: Where teams stand through mid-February
Here's everything you need to know about Illinois college basketball teams and where they sit in mid-February.
College basketball weekend preview: Top five matchups to watch Saturday
Here are the five best men's college hoops games to watch Saturday.
Dawson, Edwards lead Loyola Chicago to 87-80 OT win over Richmond
Jayden Dawson scored 24 points and Sheldon Edwards added 12 points in the overtime as Loyola Chicago took down Richmond 87-80 on Tuesday night.
Forrest scores 37 as Chicago State downs Mercyhurst 85-78
Jalen Forrest's 37 points led Chicago State over Mercyhurst 85-78 on Thursday night.
No. 18 Illinois trying to regain its mojo with big man Tomislav Ivisic out indefinitely
The Illini have played three straight games without 7-foot-1, 255-pound sophomore center Tomislav Ivisic, who's out indefinitely with mononucleosis, and have yet to regain their stride.
Kylan Boswell scores 17 points as No. 17 Illinois defeats Northwestern 83-74
Kylan Boswell scored 17 points and had six rebounds to lead No. 17 Illinois over Northwestern 83-74 on Sunday.
Michigan State HC Tom Izzo on Illinois: They look like the 'Celtics or Lakers'
The No. 19 Illinois Fighting Illini have been rolling as winners of six of their last seven games. That's caught the eye of long-time Michigan State coach Tom Izzo.
Kylan Boswell scores 22 to help No. 19 Illinois dismantle Indiana 94-69
Illinois took control with a 15-2 flurry after the first media timeout to build a 25-10 lead. Indiana never got within single digits again.
Jayden Dawson and Sheldon Edwards each score 20 as Loyola Chicago beats La Salle 79-68
Jayden Dawson and Sheldon Edwards each had 20 points in Loyola Chicago's 79-68 win against La Salle on Wednesday night.