For the first time in a while, Northwestern heads into the season without a great sense of who will play point guard. For pretty much the past three seasons, Bryant McIntosh gave Chris Collins a stalwart to run the offense and a coach on the floor. The offense centered around McIntosh’s playmaking and passing with heavy doses of pick-and-rolls involving B-Mac, especially in late-clock situations.
When the 2017-2018 season ended, we knew Northwestern would have to move on from the legend that is McIntosh. But the way the transition has transpired has been...eventful. Here’s a rundown of everything that has happened in the backcourt since last season ended.