Former UC coach John Brannen to serve as guest speaker for NKSHOF 40th Summer Reunion Awards
John Brannen, former basketball coach at the University of Cincinnati, will be the guest speaker at the Northern Kentucky Sports…
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Newport Central Catholic names Jake Luhn as new head coach of boys basketball program
Jake Luhn, a former college basketball assistant coach, is the new head coach of the Newport Central Catholic boys basketball…
Former NKU player Adheke, now at East Tennessee State, needed to Google ‘basketball’ as a youth
By Joe Avento Johnson City Press You can certainly say Silas Adheke has come a long way in his basketball…
Don Owen: Motivated and focused, NKU continues to prove toughness overcomes adversity
Be completely honest. Think back to October, just a few weeks before the college basketball season tipped off. Did you…
Don Owen: The 10 biggest sports stories involving NKU this decade? Time can’t hide the obvious answers
Time really begins accelerating once you pass your 30th birthday, doesn’t it? Maybe that’s why so many people continue to…
Cincinnati ends first half with 27-1 spurt, coasts to 79-36 in exhibition win over Thomas More on Thursday
By Don Owen NKyTribune reporter Major upsets in exhibition games do happen in the world of college basketball. But Fifth…
Three-year home winning streak in jeopardy as Thomas More plays host to Life (Ga.) on Friday
NKyTribune staff A home winning streak of 28 matches that dates back to 2016 is at stake for Thomas More…
Now at Western Kentucky, former NKU hoops standout Williams aims for C-USA title — and more
By Don Owen NKyTribune reporter The what-ifs concerning Northern Kentucky University basketball last season inevitably focused on the shocking transfer…
NKU 7-foot center Vogt announces intention to transfer; Horn adds assistants to coaching staff
By Don Owen NKyTribune reporter Northern Kentucky University is losing 7-foot center Chris Vogt, who announced Friday that he will…
Northern Kentucky University introduces Darrin Horn as the Norse men’s head basketball head coach
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor Northern Kentucky University formally introduced Darrin Horn as its new head men’s basketball coach…
Darrin Horn selected as basketball head coach at NKU; spent past four seasons as assistant at Texas
NKyTribune staff Darrin Horn has been selected as the men’s basketball head coach at Northern Kentucky University, multiple sources confirmed…
Cincinnati selects John Brannen as head coach; Brannen led NKU to two NCAA appearances
John Brannen has been named the 27th head coach in University of Cincinnati men’s basketball history, UC director of athletics…
Don Owen: As Cronin departs Cincinnati for UCLA, NKU fans brace for potential Brannen-less future
When Northern Kentucky University made the decision to transition to NCAA Division I athletics, two absolute certainties needed to be…
Texas Tech pulls away in second half, posts 72-57 win over NKU in NCAA Tournament on Friday
NKyTribune staff TULSA, Okla. — Texas Tech used tough defense and projected NBA lottery pick Jarrett Culver’s superlative offensive performance…
NKU advances to Horizon League Tourney semifinals with 99-88 win over Detroit Mercy
By Don Owen NKyTribune reporter Unlike a year ago at this time, Northern Kentucky University is headed to the semifinals…
Cleveland State pulls off shocking 83-77 upset over NKU, halts Norse home winning streak at 20
By Don Owen NKyTribune reporter This wasn’t supposed to happen. Cleveland State, after all, hadn’t won a road game the…
Don Owen: NKU cools off blistering-hot Youngstown State, extends home winning streak to 20
The hottest team in the Horizon League took the court at BB&T Arena on Thursday night, and it wasn’t Northern…
With first place at stake, NKU prepares for Horizon League showdown at Wright State on Friday night
By Don Owen NKyTribune reporter A huge crowd is expected at the Nutter Center on Friday night when Northern Kentucky…
NKU clinches third straight 20-win season with 79-64 triumph over Oakland in front of 6,792 fans
By Don Owen NKyTribune reporter Drew McDonald is already Northern Kentucky University’s career leader in rebounds. He’s also in position…
Don Owen: Freshman phenom Davis gets his points, but NKU secures crucial win over Detroit Mercy
The hype regarding the scoring exploits of Antoine Davis is legitimate, not that anyone needed further proof. The freshman phenom…
NKU extends home winning streak to 17 with 73-60 victory over Milwaukee on Saturday
By Don Owen NKyTribune reporter They’ve beaten teams in tight defensive battles, and they’ve sprinted past the opposition in high-scoring…
Don Owen: As the winning streak grows in BB&T Arena, unselfishness reigns at NKU
There’s a better chance of local temperatures rising to 90 degrees next week than getting a Northern Kentucky University basketball…