DEKALB, Ill. -- Northern Illinois University men's basketball head coach Rashon Burno has resigned after five seasons leading the Huskie program, NIU Vice President and Director of Athletics and Recreation Sean T. Frazier announced Saturday (March 7).

"We thank Coach Burno for his efforts leading our men's basketball program over the past five seasons." Frazier said. "Under his leadership, our men's basketball program has excelled academically, and we appreciate the commitment to our student-athletes and wish him all the best going forward."

Burno expressed gratitude for his time leading the NIU men's basketball program.

"I would like to thank Sean Frazier and President Freeman for the opportunity to lead the NIU men's basketball program, after deliberation with my family, I have decided to step away to explore other opportunities."

NIU has hired CSA Search & Consulting to begin a national search for a new head coach to lead the program. Executive Associate Athletic Director Courtney Vinson, who serves as sport administrator for men's basketball, will have daily oversight of the program until a new coach is named.