Northwestern basketball's Ty Berry and Matthew Nicholson announced their return for a fifth season, providing a huge relief for fans after both players suffered season-ending injuries in 2023-24.

• Berry's 2023-24 stats: 11.6 points per game, 1.4 assists per game, 44.9% field goal percentage, 43.3% three-point percentage, and 89.5% free throw percentage.
• Nicholson's 2023-24 stats: 5.3 points and 4.3 rebounds per game, along with a career-best 1.8 assists per game. Notable performance includes a 14-point, 16-rebound effort against Indiana.

• Ty Berry and Matt Nicholson announced their return for a fifth year of eligibility.
• Their return answers a major offseason question for Northwestern and allows the team to focus on potential transfers to replace departing players.
• Northwestern aims to make the NCAA Tournament for a third consecutive season, amidst changes in the Big Ten conference with four new teams.

Northwestern's experienced players' return sets a positive tone for the upcoming season, with potential focus on utilizing the transfer portal.

The return of Ty Berry and Matt Nicholson signals a promising outlook for Northwestern basketball as they aim for continued success and adapt to changes in the conference landscape.