NKU Men's Basketball Player from 2018-2022. Color Analyst on ESPN+. Creator and beat writer for Norse Illustrated
Postgame Analysis
Northern Kentucky opened its 2025–26 season with an offensive showcase at Truist Arena, cruising past UC Clermont 126–69 to match the program’s single-game scoring record. The Norse dictated the tempo from the start, pushing the pace, sharing the basketball, and controlling the glass throughout the night.
Pregame Preview
Northern Kentucky opens the season on Monday at 7 pm against Division II UC Clermont at Truist Arena. The Norse are 7-0 all-time against the Cougars, with their most recent meeting coming on November 12, 2022, an 89–49 NKU victory led by Marques Warrick’s 26 points
Postgame Analysis
Northern Kentucky kicked off its lone public exhibition with a balanced 83–72 victory over Ashland at the University of Dayton Arena. Judging by the minutes distribution, the Norse approached this one like a regular-season game — with starters Ethan Elliott, Dan Gherezgher, Donovan Oday, Kael Robinson, and LJ Wells
News
Fall practice is in full swing and Northern Kentucky has had to deal with a lot of roster changes and movement this offseason. As the roster stands today, NKU has 14 players and the same coaching staff from last year, except for a change adding Max Johnson, who spent the
Recruiting Class
Northern Kentucky officially opened preseason practices, joining the rest of Division I programs as preparations begin for the 2025–26 season. Over the next 42 days, teams are permitted 30 practices before the new season tips off. For the Norse, that journey begins at home on November 3rd against UC
Transfer Portal
With the summer workout period quickly approaching, Northern Kentucky has been active in reshaping its roster for the 2025-26 season. Head coach Darrin Horn and his staff have brought in a mix of size, athleticism, and experience—recruiting from junior colleges, Division I programs, and overseas leagues. The new
Transfer Portal
In today’s college basketball landscape, building a roster has become a year-to-year operation. The days of stockpiling freshmen are largely gone. Patiently developing players over multiple seasons, especially at the mid-major level, is no longer the norm. Northern Kentucky’s latest additions from the transfer portal
Transfer Portal
Since the transfer portal opened on March 24th, over 1,300 Division I men's basketball players have entered. From NKU, Keeyan Itejere, Randall Pettus, Jeramiah Israel, Cesar Tchilombo, Paulius Rapolis, and Max Hyman all entered the portal within the last 10 days. Despite all the movement, NKU got
Transfer Portal
The transfer portal is officially open for the next 30 days, and Northern Kentucky has seen three more players enter. I wasn’t surprised by any of them choosing to leave, given how few minutes they played down the stretch last season. In today’s world of college basketball, players
Transfer Portal
Before the transfer portal opens up on Monday, March 24th, we will take a look at the 2024-25 roster and the movements we are already aware of. Trey Robinson: Exhausted Eligibility Trey Robinson played 5 full seasons at NKU from 2020-2025. COVID gave Trey an extra year of
Horizon League Tournament
Norse Illustrated was on-site for this tightly contested Horizon League Tournament matchup, where Cleveland State held off Northern Kentucky, 68-63, at the Wolstein Center. The game showcased a tale of two halves, with Cleveland State asserting dominance early before NKU clawed back in the second half, ultimately falling
Horizon League Tournament
Northern Kentucky showcased a dominant performance against Detroit Mercy, securing a convincing 99-75 win at Truist Arena. The home team controlled the pace from the outset, utilizing efficient shooting and capitalizing on Detroit Mercy’s turnovers. Despite a few momentum shifts, NKU’s consistency in scoring, rebounding, and defensive