The Wildcats were led by 10th-year head coach Joe McKeown.

They played 15 of their 16 home games, including an exhibition game, at Beardsley Gym on the nearby campus of Evanston Township High School, along with a home game at Allstate Arena while their home arena, Welsh-Ryan Arena, undergoes renovations.

They defeated Wisconsin in the first round of the Big Ten women's tournament before losing to Iowa.

They defeated Iowa in the second round of the Big Ten women's tournament before losing to Ohio State.

Roster Last update: October 29, 2017 [2] 2017–18 Northwestern Wildcats men's basketball team