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Three takeaways from the 2020-21 Northwestern men’s basketball season

Northwestern men’s basketball finished with a losing record and an abrupt exit from the Big Ten Tournament for the fourth straight season. While the Wildcats surprised America with a 3-0 conference start and ranking as high as 19th in the nation in December, the highs turned into lows quickly. That 3-0 start led to a 13-game losing streak and another season to forget. Here are three takeaways from another “rebuilding” year.

The offense needs to progress

Much of the reason behind Northwestern’s struggles in recent years is due to the lack of offensive firepower.