Kyle Rowley News

It was a strange sight; Northwestern standing at half-court of the UICA PavilionA holding a giant tournament trophy.

Don't have a lot of time because I need to get back to courtside to watch the second half of the Northwestern-DePaul women's game.

This was supposed to be the most exciting season in Northwestern basketball history.

After consulting with several health professionals, including a pair of foot specialists, Northwestern senior forward Kevin Coble has no choice but to undergo season-ending surgery to fix the mild Lisfranc fracture in his left foot.

Last season, Northwestern finished 10th in the country in Assist to Turnover Ratio.

Published: Wednesday, November 18, 2009 at 10:14 p.m. Last Modified: Wednesday, November 18, 2009 at 10:14 p.m. Shelvin Mack had 15 points, Gordon Hayward added 14 points and 10 rebounds, and No.

For the first time, Butler visits a Big Ten arena nationally ranked and favored.

The 6-8 senior forward met with the media before the Wildcats opened their season with a 77-55 victory Friday against Northern Illinois before a crowd of 4,057 at Welsh-Ryan Arena.

A fan base already spooked by Kevin Coble's foot injury got another scare late in the first half of Northwestern's season-opening 77-55 victory over Northern Illinois.

Northwestern basketball coach Bill Carmody had a message for junior point guard Michael ''Juice'' Thompson: ''I told him his job is to lead us to our best season.'' The expectations among players and fans are for the Wildcats to earn a spot in the NCAA tournament, something the school has never done in men's basketball .

When Kevin Coble committed to Northwestern four years ago, he knew what he was getting into.

Northwestern didn't forget they lost to an NAIA opponent in last year's exhibition opener.

Wea re 15 minutes into Northwesterna s first official practice. The fellas are stretching and sprinting.

The most dubious streak in college basketball nearly ended last season. Perhaps this is the season Northwestern - the only team from the six major conferences never to earn an NCAA tournament bid - finally goes dancing.

The most dubious streak in college basketball nearly ended last season. Perhaps this is the season Northwestern - the only team from the six major conferences never to earn an NCAA tournament bid - finally goes dancing.

The most dubious streak in college basketball nearly ended last season. Perhaps this is the season Northwestern - the only team from the six major conferences never to earn an NCAA tournament bid - finally goes dancing.

One devastating injury might have stolen away his promising junior season, but it couldn't take way his dream of playing at the next level.

For evidence on how strong prep boys basketball is in this area, you need look no further than the basketball-rich Big Ten Conference.

In this March 8, 2009, file photo Ohio State's B.J. Mullens knocks a rebound away from Northwestern's Kyle Rowley during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Columbus, Ohio.

THE GOOD NEWS: Northwestern retains 80 percent of its starters, 76 percent of its scoring and 86 of its rebounding from a 17-14 team.