Michigan Wolverines v Northwestern Wildcats

CHICAGO - MARCH 10: J.C. Mathis #32 of the Michigan Wolverines tries to break free of the the defensive pressure by Vince Scott #52 (L) and Mohamed Hachad (R) #14 of the Northwestern Widcats during the first day of the Big Ten Men's Conference Basketball Tournament March 10, 2005 at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Northwestern Wildcats v Illinois Fighting Illini

CHICAGO - MARCH 11: T.J. Parker #1 of the Northwestern Widcats looks to mave the ball against Luther Head #4 of the Illinois Fighting Illini during the quaterfinals on the second day of the Big Ten Men's Conference Basketball Tournament March 11, 2005 at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois. Illinois won 68-51. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Northwestern Wildcats v Illinois Fighting Illini

CHICAGO - MARCH 11: Davor Duancic #31 of the Northwestern Widcats loses the ball as he goes to the basket against Rich McBride #33 of the Illinois Fighting Illini during the quaterfinals on the second day of the Big Ten Men's Conference Basketball Tournament March 11, 2005 at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois. Illinois won 68-51. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Northwestern Wildcats v Michigan Wolverines

CHICAGO - MARCH 10: Mohamed Hachad #14 of the Northwestern Wildcats against Sherrod Harrell #22 of the Michigan Wolverines during the first day of the Big Ten Men's Conference Basketball Tournament March 10, 2005 at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois. Northwestern won 58-56. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Northwestern Wildcats v Michigan Wolverines

CHICAGO - MARCH 10: Michael Jenkins #5 of the Northwestern Wildcats brings the ball up against Michigan Wolverines during the first day of the Big Ten Men's Conference Basketball Tournament March 10, 2005 at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois. Northwestern won 58-56. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Northwestern Wildcats v Michigan Wolverines

CHICAGO - MARCH 10: T.J. Parker #1 of the Northwestern Wildcats attempts a shot against Michigan Wolverines during the first day of the Big Ten Men's Conference Basketball Tournament March 10, 2005 at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois. Northwestern won 58-56. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Northwestern Wildcats v Michigan Wolverines

CHICAGO - MARCH 10: T.J. Parker #1 of the Northwestern Wildcats moves the ball against the Michigan Wolverines during the first day of the Big Ten Men's Conference Basketball Tournament March 10, 2005 at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois. Northwestern won 58-56. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Minnesota Golden Gophers v Northwestern Wildcats

Michael Thompson of Northwestern basketball. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

INDIANAPOLIS - MARCH 13: Michael Thompson #22 of the Northwestern Wildcats looks to pass against Lawrence McKenzie #1 of the Minnesota Golden Gophers during the Big Ten Men's Basketball Tournament at Conseco Fieldhouse on March 13, 2008 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Big Ten Tournamnet: Minnesota v Northwestern

INDIANAPOLIS - MARCH 12: Michael Thompson #22 of the Northwestern Wildcats pushes the ball up court against Al Nolen #0 of the Minnesota Golden Gophers during the first round of the Big Ten Men's Basketball Tournament at Conseco Fieldhouse on March 12, 2009 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Big Ten Tournamnet: Minnesota v Northwestern

INDIANAPOLIS - MARCH 12: Michael Thompson #22 of the Northwestern Wildcats drives against the Minnesota Golden Gophers during the first round of the Big Ten Men's Basketball Tournament at Conseco Fieldhouse on March 12, 2009 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Big Ten Tournamnet: Minnesota v Northwestern

INDIANAPOLIS - MARCH 12: Kevin Coble #44 of the Northwestern Wildcats looks to pass the ball against the Minnesota Golden Gophers during the first round of the Big Ten Men's Basketball Tournament at Conseco Fieldhouse on March 12, 2009 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Big Ten Tournamnet: Minnesota v Northwestern

INDIANAPOLIS - MARCH 12: Jeff Ryan #5 of the Northwestern Wildcats looks to pass the ball against the Minnesota Golden Gophers during the first round of the Big Ten Men's Basketball Tournament at Conseco Fieldhouse on March 12, 2009 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

IL: Michigan State v Northwestern

EVANSTON, IL - JANUARY 02: Kalin Lucas #1 of the Michigan State Spartans leaps to shoot over Michael Thompson #22 of the Northwestern Wildcats on January 2, 2010 at Welsh-Ryan Arena in Evanston, Illinois. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

IL: Michigan State v Northwestern

EVANSTON, IL - JANUARY 02: Chris Allen #3 of the Michigan State Spartans moves past John Shurna #24 of the Northwestern Wildcats on January 2, 2010 at Welsh-Ryan Arena in Evanston, Illinois. Michigan State defeated Northwestern 91-70. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Big Ten Basketball Tournament - First Round

INDIANAPOLIS - MARCH 11: Guard Michael Thompson #22 of the Northwestern Wildcats drives with the ball against the Indiana Hoosiers during the first round of the Big Ten Men's Basketball Tournament at Conseco Fieldhouse on March 11, 2010 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Big Ten Basketball Tournament - First Round

INDIANAPOLIS - MARCH 11: Forward John Shurna #24 of the Northwestern Wildcats drives with the ball against the Indiana Hoosiers during the first round of the Big Ten Men's Basketball Tournament at Conseco Fieldhouse on March 11, 2010 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Big Ten Basketball Tournament - First Round

INDIANAPOLIS - MARCH 11: Forward Ivan Peljusic #21 of the Northwestern Wildcats drives with the ball against the Indiana Hoosiers during the first round of the Big Ten Men's Basketball Tournament at Conseco Fieldhouse on March 11, 2010 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Big Ten Basketball Tournament - Northwestern v Purdue

INDIANAPOLIS - MARCH 12: Guard Michael Thompson #22 of the Northwestern Wildcats passes the ball against the Purdue Boilermakers during the quarterfinals of the Big Ten Men's Basketball Tournament at Conseco Fieldhouse on March 12, 2010 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Big Ten Basketball Tournament - Northwestern v Purdue

INDIANAPOLIS - MARCH 12: Center Luka Mirkovic #12 of the Northwestern Wildcats looks to pass against the Purdue Boilermakers during their quarterfinal game in the Big Ten Men's Basketball Tournament at Conseco Fieldhouse on March 12, 2010 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Big Ten Basketball Tournament - Northwestern v Purdue

INDIANAPOLIS - MARCH 12: Forward John Shurna #24 of the Northwestern Wildcats go up for a shot during the quarterfinal game against the Purdue Boilermakers in the Big Ten Men's Basketball Tournament at Conseco Fieldhouse on March 12, 2010 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Big Ten Basketball Tournament - Northwestern v Purdue

INDIANAPOLIS - MARCH 12: Forward Drew Crawford #1 of the Northwestern Wildcats trys to keep the ball in bounds against guard John Hart #32 of the Purdue Boilermakers during their quarterfinal game in the Big Ten Men's Basketball Tournament at Conseco Fieldhouse on March 12, 2010 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Big Ten Basketball Tournament - Northwestern v Purdue

INDIANAPOLIS - MARCH 12: Forward Kelsey Barlow #12 of the Purdue Boilermakers contests a shot by forward John Shurna #24 of the Northwestern Wildcats during the quarterfinals of the Big Ten Men's Basketball Tournament at Conseco Fieldhouse on March 12, 2010 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)