End of an Era in Cedar Falls as Ben Jacobson Exits UNI

For the first time in 20 years, the University of Northern Iowa men's basketball team will begin it's search for a new men's head basketball coach.

Ben Jacobson is Leaving UNI

KCCI is reporting that longtime men's basketball coach at the University of Northern Iowa, Ben Jacboson, is leaving the school for another coaching job. Jacobson is reportedly finalizing a deal to become the new head coach at Utah State.

Jacobson Won Nearly 400 Games at UNI

KCCI reports that Jacobson leaves a two decade legacy of winning, posting 397 wins with the Panthers. He took the UNI to the NCAA Tournament five times, including a Sweet 16 run in 2010 that NO Panther fan will ever forget!

He guided the Panthers back to the NCAA Tournament this season, winning the Missouri Valley Conference Tournament, and earning a 12 seed in March Madness, according to KCCI.

Ben Jacobson's New Job

Jacobson will take over at Utah State out of the Moutain West Conference. The Aggies have made the NCAA Tournament six of the last seven years, including this season. The lost to #1 seed Arizona in the round of 32.

The Utah State job became available after Aggies head coach Jerrod Calhoun left for Cinncinati, his alma mater. KCCI reports that next season, Utah State will join the re-vamped Pac 12, which is also adding teams like Gonzaga and San Diego State.

Good luck to coach Jacobson and thank you for two decades of Panther basketball!