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Bill Carmody Extended by Northwestern: Good Decision, Wildcats

Northwestern head coach Bill Carmody has been given a contract extension for a number of years that was not released, the school announced Monday. This marks Carmody's 11th year at the school. On Sunday, the Wildcats defeated Indiana for their first conference win in four tries. If they are to reach the NCAA tournament...

Kevin Coble Leaves Northwestern's Basketball Program

Kevin Coble had been Northwestern's best basketball player for three consecutive seasons, leading the team in scoring and rebounding each time. Heading into what was supposed to be his senior year, the prospects for the Wildcats to make their first NCAA tournament in school history were quite good. Then, cruel fate...

Drew Crawford, Son of NBA Ref, Emerges As Big Ten Star

EVANSTON, Ill. -- Drew Crawford used to be much more anonymous. The son of NBA referee Danny Crawford remembers once attending a game in Charlotte. He sat in the stands next to a Bobcats fan who was riding his father throughout the first half. Halftime arrived and the referee gave a high five to his son as he left the...

Nation's Best Coaching in Big Ten

In 2008, the Big Ten sent only four teams to the NCAA tournament. None reached the Elite Eight The Big Ten toiled down with mid-majors in conference RPI and were nationally maligned as the "Average 11." This past season, however, the league enjoyed a resurgence. It ranked only behind the ACC in conference RPI. Seven...

No NCAA for Northwestern -- As Usual

The Northwestern Wildcats started the year as the only team in a BCS conference to have never made an NCAA tournament. After Thursday afternoon's loss to Minnesota, they will end the year in the same spot.As for Minnesota, their ticket should be punched. They are now 22-9, with an RPI hovering around 40. If the Gophers...