Anticipated Clashes in the Final Four Men's Basketball Matchups and the Pivotal Role of Max Green
Northwestern Welcomes Transfer Guard Max Green for 2025-26 Season
The Northwestern men's basketball team is set to bolster their perimeter scoring and backcourt depth with the addition of transfer guard Max Green. Green, standing at 6-6 and weighing around 182 lbs, is expected to make a significant impact in the highly competitive Big Ten conference.
Green excelled during his freshman year at Holy Cross, averaging approximately 14.9–15 points per game while shooting 38.0% from three-point range. His notable skills as a scoring leader and effective three-point shooter are set to enhance Northwestern's offensive game in the upcoming season.
The team is scheduled for a busy February, with games against the Navy Midshipmen on Feb. 23 and a rematch against the Colgate Raiders on Feb. 26. Prior to these games, they will face the Lafayette Leopards on Feb. 19, an encounter that includes the Cousy Cup, 508 Week recognition, Anti-Racism Night, and Academic Recognition Night. The regular season will conclude with a home matchup against the Bucknell Bisons on March 1.
The Holy Cross men's basketball team still has several games remaining in the regular season, all against Patriot League opponents. In his time at Holy Cross, Green scored ten or more points in twenty-two out of twenty-seven games, with eight games ending in eighteen or more points.
As for the current Holy Cross team, they will play two home games and two away games in the remaining part of the regular season.
Meanwhile, the Holy Cross men's and women's soccer teams had a successful season, with a combined total of 36 goals, nine shutouts, and other notable achievements.
In other news, former Holy Cross receiver Jalen Coker has made a strong impact in his first professional year, placing within the top twelve of the NFL rookie receiving yards leaderboard.
The Navy Midshipmen are currently tied for fifth place in the Patriot League and aim to climb to podium positions. The Colgate Raiders, one place above Navy, are determined to stop the Midshipmen's advance up the table. It's worth noting that the team suffered a loss to the Lafayette Leopards in their previous meeting, with a score of 82-65.
Each game offers the Crusaders the opportunity to make an impact in the league. With the addition of Max Green, Northwestern will undoubtedly be a team to watch in the Big Ten conference.
Northwestern's addition of transfer guard Max Green will strengthen the university's men's basketball team, particularly in terms of perimeter scoring and backcourt depth. Green's impressive freshman year at Holy Cross, with an average of 14.9-15 points per game and a 38.0% three-point shooting accuracy, suggests he will significantly contribute to the team's offence during the 2025-26 season. The Northwestern team has a series of events-laden games scheduled in February, featuring matchups against Navy, Colgate, and Lafayette, including the Cousy Cup, 508 Week recognition, Anti-Racism Night, and Academic Recognition Night. As Green previously scored ten or more points in twenty-two out of twenty-seven games at Holy Cross, he is expected to make a significant mark at Northwestern. Meanwhile, the Holy Cross men's soccer teams displayed impressive results in the recent season.
