In 2020 the Linfield College Wildcats men's basketball team won their first Northwest Conference championship since 2001, just 5 years removed from a 4-win season. With one of the most efficient offenses in the country and fueled by a deep sense of connection and brotherhood, the Wildcats were finally able to take down top conference opponents and claim the title for themselves after knocking on the door for three seasons prior.

Purple Reign Ep. 1: "Remember How This Feels"

Champion teams aren't possible without great leaders. The 2020 Wildcats' senior class may not have been the most traditional, but the class of Austin Hilton, Tanner Autencio, Grant Gibb, and Aidan Phizackerly unique backgrounds and personalities served perfectly to help lead Linfield to a conference championship.

Purple Reign Ep. 2: "A Deep Sense of Satisfaction"

With high self-expectations, the Wildcats had a solid start to their season, going 6-1 through the first few weeks of the schedule. But tough back-to-back losses right before the start of conference play led to Linfield having to reevaluate their effort if they truly wanted to contend.

Purple Reign Ep. 3: "Everything to Earn"

The Wildcats rolled through the first stretch of the Northwest Conference schedule, winning their first 6 games. As players got more comfortable in their roles, improvement and growth throughout the season were apparent.

Purple Reign Ep. 4: "Winning Is Never Easy"

The Wildcats overcome tough losses to the Whits to put together one of the top offenses in the country and excel in the NWC. But to achieve their goal they had to but together strong back-to-back wins to claim Linfield's first conference title since 2001.

Purple Reign Ep. 5: "The Spirit of the Game"

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