[2] The Norse were coached by John Brannen until April 14, 2019, when he left to take a job with the University of Cincinnati Bearcats.

The program began in 1971, then known as Northern Kentucky State College, played out of Newport High School's gymnasium.

[7] Over the past 15 years, NKU became one of the country's premier NCAA Division II college basketball programs.

[6] The team's 2013–14 season schedule featured 3 marquee games against Purdue, Kentucky, and North Carolina.

The Norse made thirteen appearances in the NCAA Division II Tournament, with a combined record of 17–14.