Gavin Dorsey

Grand Forks

Lead Writer, Northwestern Wildcats On SI at Sports Illustrated

Freelance Writer at Associated Press

Freelance Camera Operator/Studio Technician at Chicago Sports Network

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Brooks Barnhizer Sends Message to OKC Thunder Fans After Getting Drafted

1 day ago | si.com | Gavin Dorsey

Brooks Barnhizer made history on Thursday night, becoming the first Northwestern Wildcat since 1999 to be selected in the NBA Draft. The Oklahoma City Thunder, just four days removed from winning their first title in the OKC era, picked Barnhizer at No. 44 overall in the second round. The newest Thunder defender wasted no time sharing his excitement with the fans of the NBA Champions. Barnhizer took to social media after being picked with a post on X (formerly Twitter).
Oklahoma City Thunder Make Major Announcement About Brooks Barnhizer

1 day ago | si.com | Gavin Dorsey

With the No. 44 overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, the Oklahoma City Thunder selected Northwestern wing Brooks Barnhizer. The pick made Barnhizer the first Wildcat to be drafted since 1999 and just the 32nd Northwestern men's basketball player ever to hear his name called on the big stage. The versatile wing joins the NBA Champions, who clinched their first title in franchise history against the Indiana Pacers on Sunday.
Oklahoma City Thunder Land Northwestern Star Brooks Barnhizer in NBA Draft

1 day ago | si.com | Gavin Dorsey

For the first time since 1999, a Northwestern men's basketball player has been selected in the NBA Draft. With the No. 44 overall pick on Thursday night, the Oklahoma City Thunder drafted senior wing Brooks Barnhizer, snapping a streak of 25 consecutive years without a Wildcat getting picked. Barnhizer is the 32nd former Northwestern player in history to be drafted, dating back to 1947, but just the third player since the NBA Draft was shortened to a two-round format in 1989.
Utah Jazz Could Pair Northwestern Wing With Ace Bailey, Walter Clayton Jr.

1 day ago | si.com | Gavin Dorsey

The Utah Jazz surprised many on Wednesday night when they drafted Rutgers forward Ace Bailey with the No. 5 pick in the 2025 NBA Draft. Bailey did not work out with Utah ahead of the draft, but the Jazz selected the talented shooter anyway.
Five Potential NBA Draft Landing Spots for Northwestern's Brooks Barnhizer

1 day ago | si.com | Gavin Dorsey

With the first round officially in the books, only 29 picks remain in the 2025 NBA Draft. Northwestern wing Brooks Barnhizer was unlikely to be selected on Wednesday, but Thursday's second round provides the former Wildcat captain with a realistic chance to be drafted to the next level.
Utah Jazz Projected to Land Northwestern Basketball Star in NBA Draft

2 days ago | si.com | Gavin Dorsey

Brooks Barnhizer has quickly climbed up big boards in the weeks leading up to the NBA Draft, and with the event almost here, Northwestern fans are anxiously waiting to find out where their former captain will play professionally. As analysts and scouts put finishing touches on their newest mock drafts, Barnhizer landed one last prediction on Wednesday involving a rebuilding Western Conference team.
What Northwestern Transfer Quarterback Addition Means for Preston Stone

2 days ago | si.com | Gavin Dorsey

The Wildcats surprised many on Wednesday morning by adding Virginia transfer quarterback Gavin Frakes, who had previously committed to play for his hometown Oklahoma Sooners this fall. Northwestern already has a very packed quarterback room, and SMU transfer Preston Stone has been the favorite to start since he stepped foot on campus in mid-December.
An NBA Draft Analyst's Scouting Report of Northwestern's Brooks Barnhizer

2 days ago | si.com | Gavin Dorsey

If Brooks Barnhizer hears his name called during the NBA Draft on June 25 or 26, he'd be the first Northwestern Wildcat to be selected since Evan Eschmeyer in 1999. It would be a massive achievement for the 6-foot-6 wing, whose senior season in Evanston was cut short by a foot injury in January.
Latest March Madness Prediction Gives Rough Outlook for Northwestern

3 days ago | si.com | Gavin Dorsey

Northwestern is coming off of the winningest three-season stretch in program history, but after losing half of the team to graduations and outgoing transfers, the Wildcats could be facing a tough 2025-26 season. ESPN college basketball analyst and bracketologist Joe Lunardi revealed his first crack at the 2026 March Madness tournament field on Tuesday, which forecasts a troubling upcoming year for the 'Cats.
Northwestern Earns Third Football Commitment From Official Visit Weekend

3 days ago | si.com | Gavin Dorsey

Northwestern hosted three football recruits on official visits over the weekend, looking to add to its loaded 2026 class. By Tuesday afternoon, the Wildcats had secured commitments from each of them. Three-star cornerback Jaden Vaughn was the final domino to fall, announcing his intention to play for the Wildcats in a social media post. Vaughn, a 5-foot-11 defensive back from Cypress, Texas, is the 17th commit in Northwestern's Class of 2026.

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