INDIANAPOLIS - MARCH 12: Damian Johnson #34 of the Minnesota Golden Gophers attempts a shot against the Northwestern Wildcats during the first round of the Big Ten Men's Basketball Tournament at Conseco Fieldhouse on...

...of the Minnesota Golden Gophers looks to pass the ball against Kyle Rowley #54 of the Northwestern Wildcats during the first round of the Big Ten Men's Basketball Tournament at Conseco Fieldhouse on...

Feb 25, 2009; Bloomington, IN, USA; Northwestern Wildcats forward (44) Kevin Coble shoots a layup against the Indiana Hoosiers at Assembly Hall. Northwestern defeats...

...of the Wisconsin Badgers battles for the opening tip-off against Kyle Rowley #54 of the Northwestern Wildcats at the Kohl Center on January 7, 2009 in Madison, Wisconsin. Wisconsin beat Northwestern 74-45...

...East Lansing, MI, Michigan State Spartans guard Kalin Lucas (1) brings the ball up court against Northwestern Wildcats during the first half at the Breslin Center. Northwestern defeated Michigan State 70- 63. Mandatory Credit...

...Reinke) INDIANAPOLIS - MARCH 13: Head coach Tubby Smith of the Minnesota Golden Gophers coaches against the Northwestern Wildcats during the Big Ten Men's Basketball Tournament at Conseco Fieldhouse on March 13, 2008 in...

...Haskins of the Minnesota Golden Gophers looks on during a Big 10 Tournament game against the Northwestern Wildcats at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois. Minnesota defeated Northwestern 64-56

Feb 23, 2008; Evanston, IL, USA; Indiana Hoosiers guard Armon Bassett (1) drives against Northwestern Wildcats guard Craig Moore (2) in the 1st half at Welsh-Ryan Arena. Mandatory Credit: Tom Fluegge...