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Nebraska Cornhuskers News / Nebraska Cornhuskers on SI / January 3

Nebraska Basketball Guard Connor Essegian Confirms Return to Huskers for Next Season

Connor Essegian is already eyeing a return to playing at Pinnacle Bank Arena. The Nebraska guard spoke on the Husker Radio Network's basketball pregame show Friday prior to the No.

College Basketball News / Nebraska Cornhuskers on SI / November 29

Nebrasketball Player Suffers Season-Ending Ankle Injury

Nebraska men's basketball will be without a regular rotation player for the rest of the season. Connor Essegian and coach Fred Hoiberg announced Saturday morning that the sharpshooter suffered an ankle injury in the win over Winthrop earlier this week.

College Basketball News / Nebraska Cornhuskers on SI / November 7

Preview: Nebraska Men's Basketball vs. FIU with Breakdown

It may not have been the start that the Nebraska men's basketball team envisioned, but style points don't matter in November. The Huskers limped to a small

College Basketball News / Nebraska Cornhuskers on SI / November 3
How to Watch Nebraska Men's Basketball vs. West Georgia with Preview, Breakdown, Streaming

How to Watch Nebraska Men's Basketball vs. West Georgia with Preview, Breakdown, Streaming

The Nebraska men's basketball season is officially here and the roller coaster has already begun. Returning senior forward Rienk Mast didn't stifle the growing preseason expectations as his 31-point performance paved the way for NU's 90-89 exhibition victory over No.

Nebraska Cornhuskers News / Hurrdat Sports / September 23

Connor Essegian Taking on Leadership Role in Second Season with Nebraska Men’s Basketball

Before official preseason practice began this week for Nebraska men’s basketball, the Huskers took time to set expectations for themselves heading into the 2025 season.

Nebraska Cornhuskers News / Nebraska Cornhuskers on SI / June 27
Connor Essegian Embraces Leadership Role as Huskers’ Offseason Workouts Heat Up

Connor Essegian Embraces Leadership Role as Huskers’ Offseason Workouts Heat Up

You know summer’s serious in Lincoln when the buzz isn’t just about Big Ten football. Nebraska men's basketball is making noise, and it’s coming from an unexpected leader.

College Basketball News / Bucky's 5th Quarter / January 26

3 quick takeaways from the Badgers 83-55 win over Nebraska: Fast start spoils Connor Essegian’s return

The Badgers bounced back in a major way at the Kohl Center on Sunday. The Wisconsin Badgers flew past the Nebraska Cornhuskers in an 83-55 win on Sunday, getting back in the win column after their seven-game winning streak was snapped against UCLA on Tuesday.

College Basketball News / Field Level Media / December 30, 2024
Nebraska pounds Southern, 77-43

Nebraska pounds Southern, 77-43

Connor Essegian recorded 20 points and six rebounds to help Nebraska roll to a 77-43 victory over Southern on Monday night in nonconference play at Lincoln, Neb.

College Basketball News / Athlon Sports / December 23, 2024
Huskers take down Murray State in first Hawaii matchup

Huskers take down Murray State in first Hawaii matchup

The Nebraska Cornhuskers men's basketball team defeated the Murray State Racers 66-49 in the Hawaiian Airlines Diamond Head Classic on Sunday night. Connor Essegian and Andrew Morgan combined for 27 points off the bench to help the Huskers secure the victory, which improves the team's record to 8-2.

College Basketball News / Field Level Media / December 1, 2024
Nebraska hits century mark in easy win over North Florida

Nebraska hits century mark in easy win over North Florida

Connor Essegian scored 22 points and Nebraska had a second straight big offensive performance in a 103-72 home win over North Florida in a nonconference game on Sunday afternoon in Lincoln, Neb.

College Basketball News / Field Level Media / November 30, 2024
Nebraska appreciates 'domino effect,' faces North Florida

Nebraska appreciates 'domino effect,' faces North Florida

Nebraska will try to make December start like the previous month finished when it hosts North Florida in a non-conference game Sunday afternoon in Lincoln, Neb.

College Basketball News / Field Level Media / November 27, 2024
Connor Essegian scores 29 as Nebraska rolls past South Dakota

Connor Essegian scores 29 as Nebraska rolls past South Dakota

Connor Essegian had a career-high 29 points off the bench and Nebraska hit 13 3-pointers in a 96-79 nonconference win over South Dakota on Wednesday night in Lincoln, Neb.

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