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NKU Basketball in the NIL Era | Lexington News
Northern Kentucky’s basketball team is undergoing a seismic shift—seven international players, six transfers, zero local kids. Coach Darrin Horn sticks to his defensive roots, but the roster overhaul reflects a new era in college hoops driven by NIL money. With no billionaire boosters to lean on, NKU battles to compete for talent in a hyper-commercialized landscape where even departed players could’ve earned millions in NIL value. The transfer portal adds chaos, forcing tough choices on where to spend limited funds. Horn’s message? Smart evaluation and relentless coaching still win—despite…
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