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2012-13 College Basketball Preview: Northwestern Wildcats
- Updated: October 13, 2012
7. Northwestern Wildcats
WHY THEY’RE SCARY: Northwestern has perhaps its most talented roster in school history, with senior guard Drew Crawford (16.1 ppg, 4.7 rpg) leading the way. Louisville transfer Jared Swopshire has big-time talent, and seniors Dave Sobolewski (8.3 ppg, 3.7 apg) and Reggie Hearn add backcourt depth. Junior forward JerShon Cobb appears ready for a breakout season after coming on strong down the stretch.
WHAT SCARES US: Northwestern has NEVER reached the NCAA Tournament. NEVER. It was all there for the Wildcats last year, but much like the neighboring Chicago Cubs, it felt as though Northwestern folded under unyielding pressure down the stretch. Now the Cats are without their best player in recent history, guard John Shurna, who averaged 20 points per game as a senior.
FINAL DESTINATION: Gulp…dare we say…the NCAA Tournament? It’s possible, although the Wildcats have dashed the hopes of their fans too many times to count. Could this be the team? Don’t hold your breath.