New MBB coach wants ‘a thousand students in the gym’
Sierra Newton, Sports Editor
August 23, 2019
Head men’s basketball coach Darrin Horn is looking to make NKU the hardest place to play in the Horizon League. Through the summer, he’s prepared his team to play a more competitive schedule, and wants Norse Nation to match the energy. “We need a thousand students in BB&T Arena,” Horn said. ...
NKU MBB adds point guard Bryson Langdon
Sierra Newton, Sports Editor
June 20, 2019
Head Coach Darrin Horn announced the addition of Bryson Langdon Wednesday. Langdon is a 5’9” Chicago native from Arizona Western College.
John Harge added to NKU MBB roster
Sierra Newton, Sports Editor
June 7, 2019
NKU Men’s basketball team continues to grow with another commit announced early Friday. John Harge of Hillcrest Preparatory academy tweeted his verbal commitment to NKU on Wednesday, June 5.
NKU MBB introduce transfer shooting guard Adham Eleeda
Sierra Newton, Sports Editor
June 6, 2019
Head Coach Darrin Horn announced Adham Eleeda, a shooting guard from Sheridan College (Wyoming), signed to play for the Norse on Tuesday in a press release.
NKU MBB announces assistant coaches for 2019-20 season
Sierra Newton, Sports Editor
May 14, 2019
NKU Men’s basketball announced David Harris and Simon McCormack as assistant basketball coaches with Joey Kizel as Video Coordinator for the Norse on Friday afternoon.
Center Chris Vogt transferring from NKU
Kane Mitten, Assistant Arts & Life Editor
May 10, 2019
The 7'1 center from Mayfield, KY is leaving NKU's men's basketball team.
Darrin Horn seals the deal as NKU MBB coach
Sierra Newton, Sports Editor
April 26, 2019
It’s official! The new men’s basketball coach Darrin Horn stepped foot into his new home of BB&T Arena Thursday afternoon. The press conference opened with remarks from President Ashish Vaidya and NKU Athletic Director Ken Bothof—welcoming Horn and his family to the NKU community.
Column: Who will coach Norse MBB? Our picks to replace Brannen
Sam Rosenstiel and Sierra Newton, Editor-in-Chief, Sports Editor
April 16, 2019
On a clear blue Sunday, news broke that NKU men’s basketball coach John Brannen was leaving for the Cincinnati Bearcats. The veil in BB&T Arena was torn, and the mountains fell on themselves at the word that the leader of NKU’s Division I crusade was hopping across the river. (Editor’s Note: Ok, not really, but it did kind of feel that way.)
Fact check: Is NKU MBB Coach Brannen leaving for Alabama?
March 25, 2019
Why are we even asking this question? With being the second winningest coach in NKU history and taking two trips to the NCAA tournament as well as an NIT debut in the first three years of Division I eligibility, these types of talks come about.
March Madness: NKU’s season ends against Texas Tech
Sierra Newton, Sports Editor
March 22, 2019
NKU men’s basketball historic season ended against the Texas Tech Red Raiders Friday at the BOK Center in Tulsa. The Norse end the season Horizon League regular season co-champs as well as Horizon League Champions. The Norse ended the season with a 28-9.
March Madness: “Christmas for any fan”
Sierra Newton, Sports Editor
March 17, 2019
NKU men's basketball team will face third seeded Texas Tech in the first round of the NCAA Tournament Friday, March 22. NKU Athletics held a Selection Sunday announcement party for NKU students, alumni, and fans of the community.
Norse fight to take down Detroit Mercy, advance in the tournament
Sierra Newton, Sports Editor
March 6, 2019
NKU men’s basketball team ended Detroit Mercy’s season at BB&T Arena 99-88, Thursday night in the Horizon League Quarterfinals. The Norse advance and will continue post season play. Their record moves to 24-8 on the season and 14-5 in the conference. Detroit Mercy ended with 11-20 overall and 13-6 in the league.