NORTHWESTERN WILDCATS NEWS

Julian Roper - Won't play Sunday Roper has been ruled out for Sunday's game against Wisconsin due to an ankle injury, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact Roper returned from a three-game absence Thursday against Michigan but continues to deal with his ankle injury Sunday. It's unclear whether he'll be able to suit up for Thursday's matchup against Ohio State.

FEBRUARY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Wisconsin hosts Northwestern following Buie's 23-point game

Northwestern faces the Wisconsin Badgers after Boo Buie scored 23 points in the Wildcats' 68-51 loss to the Michigan Wolverines

FEBRUARY 5, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Julian Roper - Provides solid minutes in return Roper (ankle) returned from a three-game absence Thursday and finished with four points (2-2 FG) and four rebounds across 22 minutes in a loss to Michigan.

Impact Roper injured his ankle against Wisconsin on Jan. 23 and was forced to miss three straight games as a result. He's held down a nice role as the team's primary sixth-man this season, averaging 4.4 points, 3.7 rebounds and 1.1 assists in 21.3 minutes per contest.

FEBRUARY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Julian Roper - Game-time decision Roper (ankle) is listed as a game-time decision ahead of Thursday's matchup with Michigan, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact Roper, who has missed the last three games with an ankle injury, will be a game-time decision against Michigan. The 6-foot-3 sophomore has appeared in 14 games this season, logging 4.4 points, 3.6 rebounds, 1.1 assists and 0.8 steals on 21.2 minutes per game. If Roper is unable to return tonight, his next opportunity to suit up will be Sunday against Wisconsin.

FEBRUARY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Northwestern hosts Michigan after Howard's 21-point outing

Michigan visits the Northwestern Wildcats after Jett Howard scored 21 points in the Wolverines' 83-61 loss to the Penn State Nittany Lions

FEBRUARY 1, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Tydus Verhoeven - Four points, five rebounds in loss Verhoeven posted four points (2-2 FG), five rebounds, one assist and four blocks across 17 minutes during Tuesday's 86-70 loss to Iowa.

Impact Verhoeven has logged 16.7 minutes per game in his last three contests but has scored just 10 total points in that stretch. While he might push for a starting spot if he continues to increase his time on the court, Verhoeven has yet to score in double-figures in 21 games.

FEBRUARY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Julian Roper - Remains sidelined against Iowa Roper (ankle) is out for Tuesday's game versus Iowa, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact Roper will miss his third straight game after being downgraded to out Tuesday with an ankle injury. His next chance to suit up is Thursday's matchup with Michigan.

JANUARY 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Can Defense Lead Northwestern Back to the Big Dance? The Wildcats are aiming to make the men’s NCAA tournament for just the second time in program history.

JANUARY 31, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Can Defense Lead Northwestern Back to the Big Dance? The Wildcats are aiming to make the men’s NCAA tournament for just the second time in program history.

JANUARY 31, 2023 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Julian Roper - Iffy for Tuesday Northwestern head coach Chris Collins said Roper's (ankle) status for Tuesday's game against Iowa has yet to be determined, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact Roper is now at risk of missing a third consecutive matchup as a result of an ankle issue. The 6-foot-3 guard has been a key bench piece for the Wildcats when available this season, averaging 4.4 points, 3.6 rebounds and 1.1 assists in 21.2 minutes per game across 14 appearances.

JANUARY 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Former Duke guard doing big things at Northwestern Chris Collins, now in his 10th season as head coach at Northwestern, guided the Wildcats to their first NCAA Tournament bid in program histo...

JANUARY 29, 2023 • SACBEE.COM

Boo Buie - Scores 21 in win Buie ended Saturday's 81-61 win over Minnesota with 21 points (9-20 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT), two rebounds, eight assists and three steals in 37 minutes.

Impact Buie has scored at least 20 in three of the last four games, though a high volume of shots taken made up for poor efficiency in Saturday's victory. Along with Chase Audige, Buie and the Wildcats have a backcourt that can put up good numbers in the right matchup.

JANUARY 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Wild but true: Chris Collins and the 'Cats are finally back on the NCAA Tournament bubble After a five-season fizzle since it went dancing for the first time, Northwestern is on the cusp of second place in the Big Ten.

JANUARY 28, 2023 • SUNTIMES.COM

Minnesota visits Northwestern following Berry's 26-point game

Northwestern plays the Minnesota Golden Gophers after Ty Berry scored 26 points in Northwestern's 78-63 win against the Nebraska Cornhuskers

JANUARY 28, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Julian Roper - Out Saturday Roper (ankle) will not play in Saturday's game against Minnesota, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact Roper injured his ankle on Jan. 23 against Wisconsin and will now miss his second straight game as a result. In his absence, Chase Audige figures to be the prime beneficiary for more minutes providing depth in the backcourt. His next opportunity to suit up will come Tuesday at Iowa.

JANUARY 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ty Berry - Scores 26 points Berry (ankle) totaled 26 points (10-17 FG, 6-12 3Pt), three rebounds, two assists and two steals in 33 minutes during Wednesday's 78-63 win over Nebraska.

Impact Fortunately for Berry, he did not have to log any absences because of his injury scare suffered when Northwestern hosted Wisconsin on Monday. He benefited from playing against the struggling Cornhuskers. Berry's latest log is his best from Nov. 7 to Jan. 25, and that scoring output indicates he can continue doing well without a problem.

JANUARY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Julian Roper - Out at Nebraska Roper (ankle) will sit out the Wildcats' game Wednesday at Nebraska, according to Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports.

Impact Roper must log at least one absence because of his injured ankle. Currently, Roper's next opportunity to return is when the Wildcats host Minnesota on Saturday. He has approximately three days before they play.

JANUARY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ty Berry - Probable at Nebraska Berry (ankle) is probable before the Wildcats' game Wednesday at Nebraska, according to Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports.

Impact Berry will not be expected to log any absences because of his ankle. But if unavailable, the Wildcats' next game is when they host Minnesota on Saturday.

JANUARY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nebraska hosts Northwestern following Walker's 20-point game

Nebraska faces the Northwestern Wildcats after Derrick Walker scored 20 points in Nebraska's 76-65 loss to the Penn State Nittany Lions

JANUARY 25, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Northwestern visits Nebraska after Buie's 20-point showing

Northwestern plays the Nebraska Cornhuskers after Boo Buie scored 20 points in the Wildcats' 66-63 victory against the Wisconsin Badgers

JANUARY 24, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Brooks Barnhizer - Nine points, five rebounds in win Barnhizer logged nine points (3-8 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five rebounds and two assists across 30 minutes during Monday's 66-63 victory over Wisconsin.

Impact Barnhizer hasn't been so consistent but that might be changing with 56 minutes played over his last two games, during which he scored 19 points, made five rebounds and recorded five assists. While his time in the spotlight might not come around this season, Barnhizer's activity suggests he has the potential to improve plenty during his college career.

JANUARY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ty Berry - Returns to game Berry (ankle) returned to Monday's game against Wisconsin, per Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports.

Impact Berry went to the locker room after appearing to roll his ankle Monday night against Wisconsin. He came back to the bench relatively quickly, however, and returned to the game with about 10 minutes left in the second half.

JANUARY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ty Berry - Exits game Monday Berry (ankle) left the Wildcats' game against Wisconsin and headed to the locker room, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact Berry appeared to roll his ankle while driving to the rim, and immediately was sent to the locker room. The Wildcats' starting guard has been averaging 9.6 points, 5.0 rebounds and 1.2 assists.

JANUARY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Julian Roper - Leaves game vs Wisconsin Roper (ankle) left the Wildcats' Monday night game against Wisconsin and is doubtful to return, per Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports.

Impact Roper was off to a good start, scoring five points and hitting his lone three point shot before hobbling off to the locker room. He's now doubtful to return. Roper had been averaging 4.4 points, 3.9 rebounds and 1.2 assists on the season.

JANUARY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Michigan, Creighton, USC among teams on NCAA Tournament bubble

With under 50 days to Selection Sunday, we break down 20 teams with work to do to get into the Big Dance.

JANUARY 23, 2023