What are Northwestern students’ basketball hot takes?
Basketball season is entering the final stretch of its 2024-25 season and it is no secret how passionate Northwestern students are about their fellow Wildcat teams. That, and their strong opinions about them too. NBN went around asking students at a men’s basketball game what their Northwestern basketball hot takes are.
Olivia: Hi guys, I’m Olivia.
Mariana: And I’m Mariana, and we’re here at Welsh-Ryan Arena with NBN.
Olivia: And we are going to ask students what their Northwestern basketball hot take is.
Mariana: Let’s go.
Olivia: Alright, what is your name?
Andrew: My name’s Andrew.
Olivia: And what is your Northwestern basketball hot take?
Andrew: Hot take, I think Matt Nicholson might be our best player.
Olivia: And why is that?
Andrew: No one can score on him. He puts his hands up, he’s grabbing rebounds. He’s getting blocks, like when he’s on the floor, our team is unstoppable on defense.
Olivia: Alright, thank you.
Mariana: We’re here with…
Isaiah: Isaiah.
Mariana: What is your Northwestern basketball hot take?
Isaiah: Gus Hurlbert is a better big man than Keenan Fitzmorris.
Olivia: Alright, what is your name?
Amelia: I’m Amelia.
Olivia: And what is your Northwestern basketball hot take?
Amelia: Keenan Fitzmorris needs more time on the court.
Olivia: Okay, thank you.
Olivia: Alright, what is your name?
Breck: Breck Dunbar.
Olivia: And what is your Northwestern basketball hot take?
Breck: Nick Martinelli is my celebrity hall pass.
Olivia: Okay! (Laughter)
Mariana: We’re here with…
Dylan: Dylan Friedland.
Mariana: What is your Northwestern basketball hot take?
Dylan: It’s not that hot of a take. Wildside’s the best student section in the Big Ten.
Olivia: Okay, what is your name?
Andre: I’m Andre.
Olivia: What is your Northwestern basketball hot take?
Andre: I don’t like Ty Berry that much.
Olivia: And why not?
Andre: I don’t know, I’m not with his vibe, you know?
Olivia: Alright, thank you.
Mariana: We’re here with…
Anita: Anita.
Mariana: What is your Northwestern men’s basketball hot take?
Anita: So you know the people who make those balloon dogs, like the balloons they give us? Can we get a moment for them? Can there be a competition for them? I think they deserve more recognition for the work that they do.
Mariana: Thank you.