Northwestern forward Nick Martinelli takes a free throw during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Illinois that Northwestern won 70-66 in overtime Friday, Dec. 6, 2024, in Evanston, Ill. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley)

Illinois guard Dra Gibbs-Lawhorn, left, guards Northwestern guard Brooks Barnhizer during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game that Northwestern won 70-66 in overtime Friday, Dec. 6, 2024, in Evanston, Ill. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley)

Northwestern head coach Chris Collins yells to his team during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Illinois that Northwestern won 70-66 in overtime Friday, Dec. 6, 2024, in Evanston, Ill. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley)

Northwestern's bench reacts as they secure an overtime win over Illinois in an NCAA college basketball game Friday, Dec. 6, 2024, in Evanston, Ill. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley)

Northwestern guard Brooks Barnhizer, left, and guard Ty Berry celebrate their 70-66 overtime win over Illinois in NCAA college basketball game Friday, Dec. 6, 2024, in Evanston, Ill. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley)

Northwestern forward Nick Martinelli reacts to a call during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Illinois, Friday, Dec. 6, 2024, in Evanston, Ill. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley)