Sanjay Lumpkin was Northwestern’s durable, do-it-all glue guy
In the 2016-17 season, Sanjay Lumpkin started all 36 games for Northwestern and finished his Wildcats career ranked second in school history with 137 games played and fourth with 126 starts. He was valued less for flash than for trust: a 6-6 swingman who defended, rebounded, and filled gaps with captain-level steadiness, while also earning Northwestern’s male Big Ten Sportsmanship Award. If a team wants toughness, versatility, and a low-maintenance leader who can handle real minutes without ego, Lumpkin is exactly the kind of fit that quietly makes winning lineups work.
