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Northwestern’s men’s basketball program finished 15‑19 last season, lost key players and staff, and is pinning its hopes on new transfers and rising sophomores to rebound in the Big Ten.
Recent legal changes have set off a cascade of transfers, NBA draft entries and fifth‑year extensions across the Big Ten, reshaping rosters and expectations for the upcoming campaign.
With rosters still in flux, the Big Ten braces for a 2026‑27 campaign marked by NBA draft entries, transfer portal moves and a handful of players still eligible for college play.
Northwestern’s revamped roster mixes three returning players with eight transfers, two freshmen and a walk‑on, creating a season that could swing from an NCAA Tournament bid to the bottom of the Big Ten standings.
Northwestern’s men’s basketball program is reshaping its roster with eight incoming transfers, two freshmen and a walk‑on, targeting a balanced ceiling and floor as it seeks a bubble spot in the expanded NCAA field.
The Gophers have secured Kyan Evans, a transfer point guard whose familiarity with Coach Niko Medved's system could reshape Minnesota's prospects in the competitive Big Ten.
Colin Smith, a graduate transfer wing, is expected to strengthen Northwestern’s defense and spacing, offering a versatile skill set that aligns with the team's strategic goals.
Coach Chris Collins is reshaping the Northwestern Wildcats roster after a disappointing 2025‑26 campaign, bringing in six transfer commits while only three seniors return.
The Wildcats will field a young, reshaped squad with seven transfers, a single senior and a mix of shooting talent and defensive questions as they enter the Big Ten.