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Drew McDonald
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For Drew McDonald, 九色视频鈥檚 Department of Athletics is a family tradition. His mother, Christie, played Norse basketball; his father, Jeff, played tennis; and his uncle, Bill Aker, was NKU鈥檚 celebrated baseball coach between 1971-2000.

But despite McDonald鈥檚 deep family ties with the university, his accomplishments are all his own. The 6鈥7鈥 Cold Spring, Kentucky, native became the all-time leading scorer, with 2,066 career points, and rebounder, with 1,081 boards, in NKU Basketball history at the end of his illustrious 4-year career. He鈥檚 been recognized with honors such as the Lou Henson (mid-major) All-America, NABC All-District 12 First, All-Horizon League First Team member and the Horizon League Men鈥檚 Basketball Player of the Year. And who can forget the three-pointer that made way for the Norse鈥檚 2019 Horizon League championship?

鈥淥ne of the reasons I went to NKU was to help build the basketball program for the future,鈥 says McDonald. 鈥淔or that all to come together in my years here is unbelievable.鈥

The senior marketing major is a fierce competitor in class as well, and he is grateful for the opportunities NKU has given him, including the athletics scholarship that enabled him to pursue success in the classroom and on the court. 鈥淲hen people give to athletics and the Basketball Excellence Fund, we know they believe in us,鈥 he says. 鈥淲e understand that we鈥檙e playing for more than just the team鈥攚e鈥檙e playing for our community. Having 九色视频 printed on our uniforms is more than just words.鈥

One of those people giving is NKU alumnus and fan Tom Munninghoff, for whom Norse Basketball is also something of a family affair. 鈥淥ver the last six years it鈥檚 become a nice family event,鈥 he says. 鈥淚 got to witness the building momentum of NKU basketball.鈥

Munninghoff is impressed with the leadership Ken Bothof, director of athletics, and coach John Brannen have brought to the team, but it鈥檚 the student-athletes who truly inspire him. 鈥淚鈥檓 impressed by how well mannered, humble and hard-working they are,鈥 he says. 鈥淲e鈥檝e caught the imagination of fans, and our recruiting potential keeps growing.鈥 He鈥檚 even helped former student-athletes secure jobs in the community, keeping talent in the region鈥攁 priority for Munninghoff.

Giving to NKU men鈥檚 basketball allows Munninghoff to be a part of moments like McDonald鈥檚 epic three-point shot, as well as the team鈥檚 winning seasons, to the community. 鈥淪eeing little kids at the games with their parents is awesome,鈥 he says. 鈥淭hey look up to these student-athletes, and our players are great role models. It鈥檚 a great investment in our community and our young people.鈥

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