Northwestern is everyone’s favorite Cinderella … well, at least among media members.
The Evanston, Illinois school boasts one of the most prestigious journalism programs in the nation, with alumni ranging from ESPN’s Michael Wilbon and Darren Rovell to the Star’s Bruce Pascoe and Michael Lev.
The Wildcats aren’t letting their first-ever NCAA Tournament appearance pass them by; they’ll face Vanderbilt on Thursday.
“We all came here to be a part of a different Northwestern, and be a part of history,” NU guard Sanjay Lumpkin said. “And we achieved that goal. It’s been a magical season, it’s been awesome, none of us want to see the season end.”
Of course, NU players may be among the smartest student-athletes at Vivint Smart Home Arena.
“I would say academically, Northwestern is extremely challenging,” Lumpkin said. “We have guys right now that are working on getting extensions to their finals or typing papers, because we’re on the quarter system, so our finals are during this week. And I would say that’s a challenge that not everyone has to face.”
