Ryan Cole

Writer for Northwestern Roundtable, Northwestern ‘26, DC to Chicago, Cut the kickers

[Ryan Cole @rtc_2004]

I’m thrilled to share that I’m joining Roundtable (@RTB_io) as a writer for the Northwestern site. Huge thank you to @gjdorsey7 who is the publisher for both the Northwestern and Chicago Bulls sites. Here’s my first story from today:
https://t.co/LiOMABqE0R

[Ryan Cole @rtc_2004]

Thank you to @gjdorsey7 for giving me the chance to write for Roundtable this year! It was a pleasure to close out my college experience still covering the ‘Cats.

I’ll still be contributing, but I’m dialing back my role as I continue to search for my next opportunity.

[Gavin Dorsey @gjdorsey7]

Huge shoutout to @kevlu0288 and @rtc_2004, who have been with us at Roundtable since the beginning and both have bright futures in sports media.

On a related note, we're looking for new writers to join our Northwestern beat! DM me or email [email protected] if interested!

[Ryan Cole @rtc_2004]

@trejohnsonszn This is one of my issues with NBA media. Take baseball -- Passan and Rosenthal actually do know a lot about every team, even the bad ones. Basketball guys spend so much time having pointless debates about history and random lists. They don't have time for Wiz analysis.

[Ryan Cole @rtc_2004]

I bring up those players because they are the reason Collins and Northwestern are known for high player retention.

An individual’s decision to transfer shouldn’t lead to questions about his loyalty at all, especially Clayton’s. But it really felt like he was one who would stay.

[Ryan Cole @rtc_2004]

I really didn’t expect this one.

Clayton figured out his three point shot in the back half of last season, and he seemed primed for a bigger role as a senior. He also played with the entire Buie, Barnhizer, Martinelli core.

Collins is on the clock tomorrow.

[Sam Kayser @KayserHoops]

NEWS: Northwestern junior Jordan Clayton is entering the transfer portal, source told @LeagueRDY.

The 6-foot-2 guard out Medford, Massachusetts played three seasons for Northwestern and started 10 out of 32 games this season.

Averaged 3.9PPG, 1.7RPG and 1.4APG. Shot 41% from 3

[Ryan Cole @rtc_2004]

Now Page is heading out. He had an up-and-down season. Not nearly as surprising as the Singleton news, but Collins is going to have to hit the portal HARD.

[Jon Chepkevich @JonChep]

NEWS: Northwestern’s Arrinten Page intends to enter the transfer portal, his agent Stan Jackson of SOJ2 Sports Management Group tells DraftExpress.

The 6’11” Georgia native was a double-digit scorer for the Wildcats this season.

Boasts tremendous physical and athletic tools, averaging more than one dunk and block per game.

[Ryan Cole @rtc_2004]

@RLins12 I’m not convinced this isn’t about playing closer to home for a much more competitive team after a brutal season in Evanston.

I understand concerns about the money, and I share them, but I don’t want to jump to conclusions. There are plenty of logical reasons for him to leave.

[Jake West @JakeWest_3]

😟

[Gavin Dorsey @gjdorsey7]

Wow, Tre Singleton is headed to the portal one season after becoming the highest-ranked recruit in Northwestern history. A shocker, for sure.

I wouldn’t be surprised to see Purdue get involved. Singleton is from Jeffersonville, Indiana, & chose NU over Purdue out of high school.

[Matthew Shelton @M_Shelton33]

Northwestern has excelled at retention the past few years, keeping Buie, Barnhizer and Martinelli when big teams came calling.

Nance to UNC might be more high profile but in my opinion this is their biggest loss of the portal era

[Ryan Cole @rtc_2004]

This is impossible to sugar coat. Tre Singleton entering the transfer portal is among the worst possible things that could have happened to Northwestern this offseason.

Collins is going to have to add a lot of talent in the portal.

[Joe Tipton @JoeTipton]

Northwestern forward Tre Singleton plans to enter the @TransferPortal, source tells @On3.

The 6-8 freshman and former 4⭐️ recruit averaged 7.6 points, 4.8 rebounds, and 1.5 assists per game this season. Represented by James Conley Jr. and Aaron Goodwin of Goodwin Sports.

https://t.co/aJPsuifPwZ

[Ryan Cole @rtc_2004]

The energy in the weight room from his teammates was really cool to see. Those guys love Cam Porter.

[Gavin Dorsey @gjdorsey7]

Northwestern RB Cam Porter puts up 25 reps on the bench at the Wildcats’ Pro Day. Would have been the second-most at his position at the NFL Scouting Combine.

[BigPapiCatMan @PapiCatMan1]

Gavin does a nice job here summarizing the season. Much better than the major papers who don't
cover the team regularly, yet provide uneducated critique.
https://t.co/tfZ44xMWVQ

[Ryan Cole @rtc_2004]

Thank you, Nick Martinelli.

[Ryan Cole @rtc_2004]

Northwestern beats Indiana, 74-61, and the ‘Cats live another today. They’ll play Purdue in the third round tomorrow.

[Ryan Cole @rtc_2004]

Northwestern is up 64-49 after two Tre Singleton foul shots with about 8 minutes to play.

The 'Cats are doing a great job breaking the press today. Indiana has applied it for a little bit now, and Northwestern isn't turning it over. Down the home stretch we go.

[Ryan Cole @rtc_2004]

The foul gets upgraded to a flagrant I on Dorn. West makes both free throws.

[Ryan Cole @rtc_2004]

Jake West just got rocked in the face on a fast-break drive to the hoop. He's ok -- Chris Collins is livid -- and the refs will huddle up to take a look at it.

[Ryan Cole @rtc_2004]

Jake West just got rocked in the face on a fast-break drive to the hoop. He's ok -- Chris Collins is livid -- and the refs will huddle up to take a look at it.

[Ryan Cole @rtc_2004]

'Cats are up 45-41 at the under-16. West and Martinelli just keep chugging.

Both are at 16 points for the game already.

[Ryan Cole @rtc_2004]

The second half is underway here at the United Center.

[Ryan Cole @rtc_2004]

Jayden Reid misses a three at the buzzer and Northwestern enters the locker room down 37-36 to Indiana in the second round of the B1G tourney.

Jake West is putting on a show with 14 points already. Martinelli has 9.