With the start of college basketball season on the horizon, we’ll be taking a long look at the conference at large as well as Indiana’s roster over the next month. Today, our Big Ten team previews continue with a look at Northwestern. (Previously: Rutgers, Minnesota, Northwestern)
Season one of the Brad Underwood era in Champaign had its fair share of struggles. After leading Oklahoma State to the NCAA tournament in his first (and only) season in Stillwater, Underwood surprised the college basketball world by taking the Illinois job and a cushy pay raise.