#NU basketball preview
NU Basketball Preview: How to be a good fan
You may have heard that Northwestern has a basketball team. They play at Welsh-Ryan Arena, which is that big building right next to Ryan Field (where the football team plays). Basketball season starts this week, which means tens of students will descend upon NU hoops’ hallowed grounds.
For those students who have yet to make the trek to the Welsh, I present to you some valuable tips on how to be a good Northwestern basketball fan. Obey them if you wish, but just know that if you are out of line at a game, I’m going to have to sock you in the mouth.
On with the tips: more 
NU Basketball Preview: The Women
The last time the Northwestern women’s basketball team played in an NCAA Tournament game was on March 15, 1997. Playing in the East Bracket, the 12th-seeded ‘Cats led George Washington – the 16th best team in the country – at halftime in what looked to be a patented 12-5 upset special. However, the Colonials were a team that had been tested in the postseason before having made the tourney the previous three years. Led by a great coach, GW made the necessary adjustments and pulled away midway through the second half and defeated NU soundly, 61-46.
But who exactly was that coach? It was none other than current-NU coach Joe McKeown. more
NU Basketball Preview: The Frontcourt
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Kevin Coble, 6’8’’, Senior
Coble’s the best player on this team. He’s led the team in scoring and rebounding each of his first three seasons, and there’s no reason to expect him he won’t for a fourth. He knows the offense better than any other NU player, and has reportedly worked on his previously suspect defense over the summer. On top of that, he spent time working out with NBA stars like Tracy McGrady and Gilbert Arenas at ATTACK Athletics in Chicago. He put on some more muscle, and that’s a good thing because he’ll be carrying the weight of this team on his back this year. more
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