Collins/Revsine Interview
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Great interview. Revsine is really good at his job.
I was his pledge trainer. I claim all the credit.
He does seem a little jumpy when I have met him in person. Nothing a little therapy can’t resolve.
Try whispering “Thank you sir. May I have another?” in his ear, and then watch his reaction.
Given how high Chris Collins is on Tre Singleton, it wouldn’t be surprising if Northwestern’s 2025–26 starting lineup looks like this:
- Point Guard: Jayden Reid
- Shooting Guard: K.J. Windham
- Small Forward: Tre Singleton
- Power Forward: Nick Martinelli
- Center: Transfer Big
Big question on KJ’s defense hangs out there (I see you used “potential”).
KJ definitely improved on that end as the season went on. I don’t think he got to being a plus defender yet, but he was a freshman and defense usually takes time. With a full year in the system under his belt, I think he’ll take another step. He’s quick enough and flashed some good hands. He could absolutely develop into a very strong perimeter defender. I’d be expecting at minimum, average defense from him next year, and the upside is there for more.
Bench:
- Mullins (backup guard/wing, defensive versatility)
- Transfer Guard/Forward (veteran depth)
- Bennerman (backup big, minutes depending on how ready he is)
Don't forget Ciaravino. Collins mentions him in the Revsine interview. He showed flashes before hitting the freshman wall. He can shoot a bit and seems like a willing defender. I can certainly see him giving 10-15 strong minutes a game next season.
I wonder if Wyndham and Reid’s roles are reversed in the lineup. I think Wyndham is a very good ball handler who can create off the dribble. Reid’s tape shows a very good ability to come off curls and screens and catch and shoot.
But the bigger picture is that we have two guards who can bring the ball up and run the offense. And Clayton seems to be improving in that area. I feel much better about our guard situation.
That was brain fart on my end. 2nd best athlete. Longer way to go than KJ. Could push for min depending on development. Especially over freshmen.
Honestly I think both will run the offense at times. I don’t disagree with anything you said.
From my perspective calling one player a point guard and the other a shooting guard is a difference without a distinction rooted in the old playground belief that whomever brought the ball up the court was the leader of the offense. Once that first pass is made all bets are off. Plus to be effective against the Houston's of the world you probably need six ball handlers bringing the ball up. Everyone should be able to nail threes - watch an NBA game - and any team worth a hoot should have that expectation.
In my opinion you can never have too many good ballhandlers. In past seasons I'd say we could've used more; this next season it should be our strength when you add in the frosh West and Gill.
My money is on Ciaravino is going to take a leap, similar to Barnhizer from year 1 to year 2.
I think a lot of us forget how rough Brooks’ freshman year was. He got mono, I believe, and he had to get stronger and faster. He did. I think Angelo will too.
I’m really curious what happens if we land Green or someone like him in that role. Collins usually plays such tight rotations.
Reid/Windham/Clayton is your guard trio.
“Green”/Mullins/Ciaravino is your wing trio.
Martinelli is your 38 mpg guy.
“Center” will be in the lineup, whoever it is.
That’s already 8. Singleton is gonna play if he’s healthy. That’s 9.
Maybe Mullins is the third guard and Clayton is still more of a reserve/depth piece. Obviously this all depends on whether we land a “Green,” but we sure seem to be trying.
Kropp/Bennerman/Gill/West…you can’t redshirt four guys. Bennerman has the clearest route to minutes, depending on whether the big man we get in the portal needs help. I feel like I’m missing someone too. Curious how it shakes out.
I think a lot of us forget how rough Brooks’ freshman year was. He got mono, I believe, and he had to get stronger and faster. He did. I think Angelo will too.
I’m really curious what happens if we land Green or someone like him in that role. Collins usually plays such tight rotations.
Reid/Windham/Clayton is your guard trio.
“Green”/Mullins/Ciaravino is your wing trio.
Martinelli is your 38 mpg guy.
“Center” will be in the lineup, whoever it is.
That’s already 8. Singleton is gonna play if he’s healthy. That’s 9.
Maybe Mullins is the third guard and Clayton is still more of a reserve/depth piece. Obviously this all depends on whether we land a “Green,” but we sure seem to be trying.
Kropp/Bennerman/Gill/West…you can’t redshirt four guys. Bennerman has the clearest route to minutes, depending on whether the big man we get in the portal needs help. I feel like I’m missing someone too. Curious how it shakes out.
No idea. Would find it hard to believe he would leave his best bud Martinelli? Is Martinelli locked in for sure? All of these Purdue fans on X seem to think he is going there. Seems the NUBballGuru doesn’t know much about this? But a team with Martinelli and Barnhizer (two first team big ten players) could be a sweet 16 team.
This would really surprise me. I would expect KJ and Mart. I would expect the second guard and primary backup to be open competition between the frosh, Reid and Clayton. I expect Mullins, Gelo and maybe smith to compete for the other starting G/F with relevant frosh. I works be stunned if singleton is handed a starting role. More expect to see Barney / Mart type role of the bench and see what he has. Historically, frosh lose their legs per early in B1G conference play.
Now the 5… who knows. We really need two bigs and I’m not sure that is in the cards. We may play a lot of small ball next - especially if Reid is on the floor and mart is forced to man the 5.
I think you are going to see a lot of Ciravino, Windham, and Singleton. Also let’s not forget Phoenix Gill who is Kendall Gill’s son. He was Allstate first team on just about every team I saw.
This incoming class has me really pumped for next year. I can't wait to see what they bring.
He was my pick for last year. Showed some good signs but not as many as I had thought he might. Hope you are right!
I hope you are correct. He really needs to improve his outside shooting. Saw some glimpses this season.
He and Gelo need to make a major leap for this team to be competitive.
I don't think Jake West has the strength yet to be a starter. He probably needs a year for that. But 1) he can play and 2) great energy. I see him giving us some very productive minutes next year. And honestly, if we get someone capable of 10-12 positive minutes off the bench, that would be fantastic.
I think he will flash some too. Similar role to KJ last year prior to Leach injury,
Back to Revsine, he was super friendly and nice when I was chatting with him and walking to a bar after the first NU NCAA tournament win in Salt Lake. Maybe he was more chill since was just there as a fan have a great time.
He's a nice guy. He was generous with his time back when I did WNUR, even came and spoke to us as a group.
My wife and I had a great time talking to him at the class of 89 reunion event after the Cats squeaked out the OT win against EIU.
He recounted being speechless in the studio after the Jordan Westerkamp Hail Mary. I just about threw myself out of the window after that one.
About 20 576 Lincoln/NU Alums were in the 3rd thru 5th rows at the 5 yard line for that play at Nebraska. Ugh.
dude… this is a Northwestern board.
Are you too cool to use the word “defenestrate” in a post? 😎
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