Northwestern’s brightest offensive star is back in Evanston, and his coach has signed an extension through the 2027-2028 season. Those two, Boo Buie and Chris Collins, held court in Welsh-Ryan Arena for a media availability session on Tuesday morning, the day after Buie announced his decision to withdraw from the 2023 NBA Draft and return to Northwestern. From the team’s three transfer adds to the growing effect on NIL, the two chatted with media members about nearly every aspect impacting Northwestern’s offseason:

Chris Collins

Reacting to Buie’s decision: “Certainly when you get an All-Big Ten-caliber player who’s a point guard going into his fifth year to come back and lead your team, it’s great news.