Jake West - College Basketball News & Rumors | FOX Sports

Available vs. Mercyhurst West (concussion) is available for Monday's game against Mercyhurst, according to Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports.

Impact Just over half a week is enough for Northwestern to clear West and have him available for the 2025-26 Wildcats' season opener. In a team lacking proven commodities, it allows an unproven freshman like him to step up. Perhaps he can do so against Mercyhurst.

NOVEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Unavailable because of concussion West is out for Wednesday's exhibition game against Illinois State because of a concussion, according to Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports.

Impact A concussion explains why West is out for Northwestern's exhibition game. In terms of preseason games, there are no opportunities for him to acclimate before the 2025-26 Wildcats begin their regular season Monday against Mercyhurst, a matchup in which he may be available.

OCTOBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Out for season opener West (undisclosed) will miss Northwestern's season opener against Illinois State on Wednesday, per Matthew Shelton of On3.com.

Impact Head coach Chris Collins revealed West is dealing with an undisclosed injury and will miss some time, starting with the team's season opener. The details and severity of the 6-foot-3 freshman's injury are thus far unknown, but he will hope to get right soon to make his collegiate debut.

OCTOBER 26 • ROTOWIRE