Tomorrow marks the return of Northwestern men’s basketball, the only Big Ten team that has not yet begun its season. The Wildcats will look to start out strong against Arkansas-Pine Bluff at home as a part of Northwestern’s four-game nonconference slate.
Chris Collins’ squad likely won’t be contending for a spot in the NCAA Tournament, but how the team is able to compete in conference play could indicate the trajectory of the program that has been on the decline since 2017.
Expectations are not high for Northwestern this upcoming season, but fans will certainly hope for a better result than last year’s 3-17 finish in Big Ten play.