Thomas More University has named Brian Neal as the new head coach of its women’s basketball program, replacing Jeff Hans, who recently left to become the head coach of the Northern Kentucky University women’s program.
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Hardin Fast: Local college sports shorts from NKU, TMU and elsewhere
Hot on the heels of our prep report is a look at local colleges where records are being broken, coaches are continuing to be hired and transfers are quickly coming and going. Plus, stats galore! High school or college, it’s still the fastest 1,000 words in sports. NORSE ADD ANOTHER LITHUANIAN AND HE’S BIG Paulius […]
A Q & A with former Thomas More women’s basketball coach Jeff Hans
Newly hired Northern Kentucky University women’s basketball coach Jeff Hans participated in a question-and-answer session with our Marc Hardin last year while still at Thomas More University. Hans talked about recruiting and his coaching methods. This story originally appeared May 8, 2023 at LINK nky. Jeff Hans entered Wilmington College in Ohio as an agricultural […]
Jeff Hans named head coach of NKU women’s basketball program
Northern Kentucky University has hired Jeff Hans as the new head coach of its women’s basketball program, announcing his appointment on Monday after 13 seasons at Thomas More University where he amassed a 339-42 record and three national championships.
Covington Latin School likely to join Thomas More University
Covington Latin School is exploring an affiliation with Thomas More University, which could begin in the 2025-2026 academic school year, preserving the school’s name, tradition, and reputation for graduating exceptional and ethical servant leaders, according to Rev. John Iffert.
Hardin Fast: NKY sports shorts from NKU, TMU, Cooper, CovCath, Dixie, Ryle, Beechwood, Newport and points in between
Local basketball stars are making moves as fast-happening hardwood news continues unabated. Basketball coaches are also on the move. Football players get in the fast lane. Offers, commitments and transfer news of all sorts; it’s all here in the fastest 1,000 words in sports. RONDON NOW AT NEWPORT Standout junior point guard Yamil Rondon has […]
How will the Brent Spence project affect the environment?
Local voices respond to the recently published supplement to the environmental assessment for The Brent Spence Corridor project. Issues such as affected wildlife, water quality and the effects of construction are considered.
Hardin Fast: NKY sports shorts from St. Henry, Simon Kenton, Cooper, Ryle, Beechwood, Boone County, NKU and TMU
LaRosa’s MVP awards and coaching hires are coming fast and furious in the area. The Cooper basketball programs proved they are the winningest in Northern Kentucky. Life on the diamond is powering up for NKU, and Thomas More catchers are off to quick starts. In the spirit of quickness, the fastest 1,000 words in sports: […]
Hardin Fast — The fastest 800 words in sports: NKY news from Boone County, Cooper, CovCath, Dixie Heights, Holy Cross, Ryle, Simon Kenton, VMA, NKU and TMU
Good news happens fast in Northern Kentucky. Let’s roll. HOLY CROSS, DIXIE HIGHTS CAPTURE BOWLING CROWNS: The Holy Cross boys bowling team outlasted Ryle by a single pin to win the Region 6 team final, 206-225, 199-168, 223-210, 158-166, 200-199. In the girls final, Dixie Heights swept Boone County with scores of 176-163, 188-132, 171-117. […]
Ten from NKY nominated for Kentucky Sports Figure of the Year
The Lexington Herald-Leader Kentucky Sports Figure of the Year nominees are out, and 10 from Northern Kentucky are on the list. The Sports Figure of the Year Award recognizes athletes, coaches or sports administrators at any level if he or she plays for a team in Kentucky, is from Kentucky or played for a college […]

