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Reasons to be optimistic about Northwestern men’s and women’s basketball
- Northwestern men’s basketball has won consecutive Big Ten games, marking their best stretch of the season.
- Jake West has evolved from a bench player to a primary contributor, showing leadership and improved playmaking.
- The men’s team benefited from West’s rise, with his assists and steals rising in the last five games.
- Northwestern coach Chris Collins publicly supported West’s opportunity, highlighting his growth this season.
- The upcoming Big Ten Tournament remains a potential focal point for the men’s team’s playoff hopes.
- Northwestern women’s basketball faces transition with Joe McKeown’s retirement planned at season’s end.
- A new coaching hire is anticipated to bring fresh ideas to Northwestern women’s basketball.
- The Northwestern sophomores, including Kat Righeimer, Tayla Thomas, and Xamiya Walton, have emerged as key contributors.
- Righeimer has provided a spark with double-digit scoring and notable rebounds in recent games.
- Sophomore Tayla Thomas and Xamiya Walton are among the standouts, with Walton leading three-point percentage this season.
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