During the NFL season, one of the staple pieces here at Inside NU is “Northwestern in the NFL,” in which we showcase how former Northwestern football players are faring in professional football. Pat Fitzgerald’s protégés have rightly drawn adequate attention — from Greg Newsome being named to Pro Football Focus’ All-Rookie Secondary to Ben Skowronek and Earnest Brown IV advancing to the Super Bowl, Wildcats have made their presences felt in the NFL.
What can easily fly under the radar, however, is the plethora of former Northwestern basketball players that aren’t just playing at the next level, but that are thriving in doing so.