EVANSTON, Ill. -- Northwestern's men's basketball team recently welcomed a number of national college basketball media members to practice to check out the Wildcats in advance of the start of the 2015-16 season.

Among those who came out to Welsh-Ryan Arena were Mike DeCourcy of Sporting News and Big Ten Network, Jeff Goodman of ESPN and Shon Morris of Big Ten Network. Each of those three individuals took some time out to share their thoughts on the state of the Northwestern men's basketball program.

Watch the video above to find out what they had to say.

Northwestern opens its 2015-16 season with an exhibition game at home against Quincy next Thursday, Nov. 5. Tip-off is set for 7 p.m. Tickets are available at NUsports.com or by calling 888-GO-PURPLE.
 

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