After Northwestern’s loss to Purdue on Thursday night, Chris Collins asked for “investment” and “alignment” from the university. @harrishorowitz on Collins’ comments and why the upcoming offseason will require an especially strong financial commitment.

Northwestern head coach Chris Collins spoke about the need for greater financial investment and institutional alignment from the university following the team's season-ending loss to Purdue. The comments highlight the financial pressures facing college basketball programs heading into the offseason.