NKU men’s basketball duo recognized for academics on NABC Honors Court
Drew McDonald and Nick Ayers of the Northern Kentucky University men’s basketball team have been recognized on the 2017-18 National…
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Don Owen: Now a Southern California guy, NKU hoops legend Fields vividly recalls 1980s UC series
Though he’s firmly entrenched in California as a successful executive for Warner Bros. Entertainment, Derek Fields is forever etched in…
NKU standout McDonald to play for Team USA at upcoming FISU America Games in Brazil
By Don Owen NKyTribune reporter A pair of basketball players very familiar to Northern Kentucky University fans will represent the…
NKU men’s basketball to host three-day tournament in November, will feature NCAA Tourney squads
By Don Owen NKyTribune reporter It’s a guessing game for Northern Kentucky University fans at the moment, but the Norse…
After 30-year series hiatus, NKU to battle Cincinnati in men’s basketball this season
By Don Owen NKyTribune reporter The last time Northern Kentucky University squared off against the University of Cincinnati in a…
Former South Laurel basketball standout Grubb to join NKU for upcoming season
By Don Owen NKyTribune reporter Northern Kentucky University is adding 6-foot-1 guard Jared Grubb to the roster for the upcoming…
NKU basketball recruit Faulkner enjoys productive weekend as member of Kentucky All-Stars
NKyTribune staff Northern Kentucky University recruit Trevon Faulkner enjoyed a productive weekend as a member of the Kentucky All-Stars that…
NKU men’s basketball adds Norfolk State transfer Robinson for 2018-19 season
NKyTribune staff Northern Kentucky University head coach John Brannen announced Thursday that graduate transfer Zaynah Robinson from Norfolk State has…
Former NKU basketball standout Williams chooses Western Kentucky as next stop in college career
By Don Owen NKyTribune reporter Former Northern Kentucky University basketball standout Carson Williams is staying in Kentucky to finish his…
Don Owen: Now a footnote in Norse hoops history, talented Williams seeks ‘right fit’ at next school
Have you ever accidentally deleted a file from your computer? You know, that simple text document that you assumed would…
Caverna basketball legend Faulkner decides to leave NKU, will transfer to another school
By Don Owen NKyTribune reporter For the second time in less than two weeks, Northern Kentucky University has lost a…
NKU double-double machine McDonald selected to 2017-18 Lou Henson All-America Team
By Don Owen NKyTribune reporter Northern Kentucky University’s Drew McDonald has been selected to the Lou Henson All-America Team, which…
Former Kentucky Mr. Basketball Williams asks for release from NKU, intends to transfer
By Don Owen NKyTribune reporter Carson Williams arrived at Northern Kentucky University as a highly touted basketball recruit and a…
Don Owen: A look at NKU’s hoops future, plus a brief glimpse of the recent past
By Don Owen NKyTribune reporter In all honesty, who’d have ever thought that Northern Kentucky University would own trips to…
Louisville rallies in second half, posts 66-58 win over NKU in opening round of NIT Tuesday night
By Don Owen NKyTribune reporter LOUISVILLE — Too many second-half turnovers and too much Deng Adel spoiled Northern Kentucky University’s…
Don Owen: NIT bid assured this Sunday night, but questions still abound for NKU
By Don Owen NKyTribune reporter The disappointment of last Saturday’s first-round defeat in the Horizon League Tournament turned into the…
Don Owen: For mid-majors, March Madness is insanity fueled by TV, conference tournaments
By Don Owen NKyTribune reporter March Madness is just that for one-bid leagues and conferences around the nation. But the…
Focused on winning, NKU’s McDonald leads Norse to Horizon League regular-season championship
By Don Owen NKyTribune reporter Drew McDonald and his Northern Kentucky University teammates probably wanted to sneak a peek at…
NKU clinches share of Horizon League title with 79-72 victory at Illinois-Chicago on Friday night
By Don Owen NKyTribune reporter CHICAGO — In the early hours of Friday afternoon, Northern Kentucky University received an unexpected…
NKU notebook: Norse (19-8) aim for 20th victory Monday night in home finale for senior trio
By Don Owen NKyTribune reporter In what promises to be an interesting home finale Monday night, Northern Kentucky University can…
Wright State denies NKU’s bid for control of Horizon League, pulls out 69-67 win to forge first-place tie
By Don Owen NKyTribune reporter FAIRBORN, Ohio — If Wright State goes on to claim the Horizon League regular-season title,…
NKU notebook: Sharpe emerges as force in Norse backcourt, both as shooter and defender
By Don Owen NKyTribune reporter Tyler Sharpe wasn’t necessarily overlooked while scoring more than 1,600 career points at Bullitt East…