NKU men's basketball history timeline (1971 until 2013)



Attached below in a PDF file is the history timeline of Northern Kentucky University men’s basketball. It was published for several years in the NKU media guides and features much of the history from 1971 until 2013. Also included are team photos from each season (1971-2013) and all-time records that were updated through 2013.


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