Northern Kentucky University Athletics

AT NKU: Jacobs begins his first season with the Norse ... a transfer from Kennesaw (Ga.) State ... strong, physical inside presence who could be major factor this season ... powerful rebounder and scorer in the post.

AT KENNESAW STATE: Saw action in 30 games and started 22 times ... averaged 7.7 points and 5.0 rebounds last season ... shot 47.9 percent from the field ... put together a 17-point, 18-rebound performance against Mercer ... collected three double-doubles last season ... added a 17-point performance against Minnesota. 

HIGH SCHOOL: A 2007 graduate of Trinity High School ... averaged 17.0 points and 14.1 rebounds per game as a senior ... led Trinity to a 21-8 record that season ... was named to the all-state second team by the Louisville Courier-Journal and was an honorable mention selection by the Lexington Herald-Leader ... recorded a double-double in 25 of 29 games ... had Trinity’s first-ever 30-rebound game ... scored 880 career points and was an all-region first team selection in 2007 ... selected to represent Kentucky in the prestigious Kentucky/Indiana All-Star Classic.

PERSONAL: Born Nicholas Tanner Jacobs on Dec. 5, 1988 ... son of Jack and Susie Jacobs.