Especially when considering preseason expectations, 2022-23 was a surreal year for the ‘Cats filled with a number of iconic moments. Whether it was the storming of the court after defeating then-No. 1 Purdue, hearing “Northwestern” called on Selection Sunday at a program high No. 7-seed or the lighting of the beam after the ‘Cats’ NCAA Tournament win in Sacramento, Northwestern had a year that should be looked back at only fondly. Yet, with three seniors in their starting lineup along with graduate student Tydus Verhoeven providing crucial minutes off the bench, the team could look a lot different come opening tip in November.