Northwestern Reaches First NCAA Tourney Under Doug Collins' Son
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- For the first time in school history, the Northwestern men's basketball team is headed to the NCAA Tournament.
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Northwestern is led by fourth-year coach Chris Collins, the son of former 76ers player and coach Doug Collins.
#Northwestern. Dancing. pic.twitter.com/DMdDpZWDW7
— Matt Fortuna (@Matt_Fortuna) March 12, 2017
On the squad, is sophomore walk-on and son of comedian Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Charlie Hall. Louis-Dreyfus, who went to Northwestern, tweeted this gif of her famous Seinfeld dance.
We're going to the dance, boys! @NUMensBball making history! #proud #B1GCats #poundtherock #NCAA @marchmadness pic.twitter.com/TpuoqtvxRV
— Julia Louis-Dreyfus (@OfficialJLD) March 12, 2017
Northwestern finished 23-11 overall and 10-8 in the Big Ten. They were awarded a No. 8 seed and will face No. 9 seeded Vanderbilt on Thursday at 4:30 p.m.