Northwestern heads to Charleston for the Shriners Children’s Classic in 2026, facing Virginia Tech on Nov. 20 and Dayton on Nov. 22—both on ESPN2. The Huskies won this tournament in 2011, while VT claimed it in 2018; their only prior meeting ended in an overtime thriller in 2015 where current assistant Bryant McIntosh dropped 19 points. Against Dayton, NU holds a 2-1 edge, most recently winning 71-66 in 2023. Get ready for a high-stakes showdown with two tough opponents.

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Northwestern’s 2026-27 Big Ten schedule is brutal — a 20-game gauntlet starting at home against Wisconsin and featuring marquee matchups with Indiana, USC, UCLA, Illinois, and Minnesota, plus road trips to Michigan, Ohio State, and Purdue. Under Coach Chris Collins’ 14th season, the Wildcats bring in 11 new players, including international talent and transfers, aiming for their third NCAA Tournament appearance in four years. The regular season ends March 7 at Maryland, followed by the Big Ten Tournament in Indianapolis — all 18 teams are in. Game times and TV details TBD, but the tough road ahead is official.

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Northwestern basketball is reloading with eight new transfers and two freshmen, as Coach Chris Collins eyes the future after a NCAA Tournament run. The Wildcats are already targeting top-tier talent, including 7-foot-2 center Mamadou Barry — ranked 147th nationally and Missouri’s third-best recruit — who just accepted their scholarship offer. With schools like Missouri and St. Louis hot on his trail, Northwestern’s slim 25% chance feels like a high-stakes gamble — but Barry’s shot-blocking potential could be exactly what the frontcourt needs to build a new era.

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