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UNI Retires AJ Green's Jersey in Historic Ceremony
Panthers dominate Drake 86-62 on emotional day honoring Green's legacy
Published on Feb. 16, 2026
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The University of Northern Iowa (UNI) celebrated a historic moment as the school officially retired AJ Green's jersey, marking the first time a basketball player's jersey has been retired at the university. Green, who played for UNI from 2018 to 2022, was honored for his outstanding collegiate career, including being a two-time Missouri Valley Conference (MVC) Larry Bird Player of the Year and ranking fourth on UNI's all-time scoring list.
Why it matters
Green's jersey retirement is a significant milestone for the UNI basketball program, recognizing his lasting impact and achievements. The ceremony and subsequent victory over Drake showcase the school's commitment to honoring its past players and building on their success.
The details
Following the jersey retirement ceremony, UNI's men's basketball team secured an 86-62 victory over Drake. Leading the team were Will Hornseth and Max Weisbrod, each contributing 18 points. The players acknowledged the motivation to perform well in front of a supportive crowd gathered to celebrate Green's milestone.
- AJ Green played for UNI from 2018 to 2022.
- Green's jersey was retired on February 16, 2026.
- UNI defeated Drake 86-62 on the same day as the jersey retirement ceremony.
The players
AJ Green
A former UNI basketball player who had his jersey retired, becoming the first player in the school's history to receive this honor. Green was a two-time Missouri Valley Conference (MVC) Larry Bird Player of the Year and ranks fourth on UNI's all-time scoring list.
Will Hornseth
A UNI basketball player who contributed 18 points in the team's 86-62 victory over Drake on the day of AJ Green's jersey retirement ceremony.
Max Weisbrod
A UNI basketball player who also contributed 18 points in the team's 86-62 victory over Drake on the day of AJ Green's jersey retirement ceremony.
What they’re saying
“To be the first is an honor because there's a lot of people that deserve to be up there and should be up there, and I hope will be up there. They've paved the way for me to come through this program to have success and do what I did.”
— AJ Green (theconwaybulletin.com)
“We knew that AJ was coming in. We knew that we were going to have a good crowd and a lot of excitement in the air. We knew we had to bring it to fuel that excitement and play off of it too and do our best.”
— Will Hornseth, UNI Basketball Player (theconwaybulletin.com)
What’s next
The Panthers are preparing to face Indiana State on Wednesday, continuing their efforts to build on their strong season and honor the legacy of players like AJ Green.
The takeaway
AJ Green's jersey retirement ceremony at UNI is a significant milestone for the basketball program, recognizing his outstanding collegiate career and the lasting impact he had on the team. The event and the subsequent victory over Drake showcase the school's commitment to honoring its past players and using their success as inspiration for the current team.
