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College Basketball News / Nebraska Cornhuskers on SI / November 13
Five-Star Forward Dawson Battie Becomes Highest-Ranked Signee in Nebraska Basketball History
Fred Hoiberg did it again. After signing five-star guard Bryce McGowens in 2021, Hoiberg has landed another historic prospect. On Thursday, 2027 five-star forward Dawson Battie officially signed with the Big Red, giving Nebraska its highest-rated recruit in program history.
Fred Hoiberg News / Nebraska Cornhuskers on SI / November 9
Nebraska Basketball Coach Fred Hoiberg Isn't Worried About the AP Poll
Nebraska is ranked, but Husker basketball coach Fred Hoiberg couldn't care less. His focus is on finding ways for his team to improve. While the Huskers appeared to take another step forward Saturday night with a nine-point win over Providence, "The Mayor" knows there's still plenty of work to be done.
Nebraska Cornhuskers News / Hurrdat Sports / November 6
Nebraska Men’s Basketball Gearing Up to Face Aggressive Providence Saturday 
When Nebraska men’s basketball tips off against Providence inside Mohegan Sun Arena on Saturday, the Huskers will be facing their most aggressive opponent so far this season. At least that is what Fred Hoiberg said on Thursday afternoon when asked about the Friars. “You try to simulate it; you can’t,” Hoiberg said.
The 'CBB mythical mascots' quiz
How many of the college basketball teams named after fictional/mythical characters or creatures can you name in six minutes?
College Basketball News / Nebraska Cornhuskers on SI / November 5
Fred Hoiberg Previews Nebraska's Matchup Against Providence, Discusses Sam Orme's Health, and More
A Quad 1-level matchup awaits the Big Red. After soundly defeating Le Moyne 106-64 on Monday night, Nebraska will travel to Uncasville, Connecticut, to face Providence at 6 p.m.
Looking back at the guy who followed THE guy in college basketball
North Carolina recently fired head men's basketball coach Hubert Davis, ending a five-year run in which he struggled to keep the program at the heights of its lofty expectations.
Nebraska Cornhuskers News / Nebraska Cornhuskers on SI / November 5
How Nebraska Basketball Coach Fred Hoiberg is Trying to Build Sustained Success
Many college basketball teams, we suppose, can become a one-hit wonder. Nab a good player, surround him with enough talent or role players to make the NCAA Tournament.
College Basketball News / Nebraska Cornhuskers on SI / November 2
Nebraska Men’s Basketball vs. Le Moyne: Preview, Breakdown
Crossover season has officially arrived in college athletics, offering Nebraska fans a chance to trade their football heartbreak for renewed optimism as attention shifts to the hardwood.
Nebraska Cornhuskers News / Nebraska Cornhuskers on SI / October 29
'Now, It's for Real': Fred Hoiberg Recaps Nebraska's Exhibition Slate, Previews Opener Against Le Moyne
Just like that, the season begins. Monday night, Nebraska will host the Le Moyne Dolphins at Pinnacle Bank Arena for its first game of the 2026-27 season after going 1-2 in exhibition play.
Nebraska Cornhuskers News / Nebraska Cornhuskers on SI / October 21
'None of That Stuff Really Matters': Nebraska Basketball Coach Fred Hoiberg Isn't Worried His Team Isn't Ranked
The national media doesn't think Nebraska is a top 25 team. Fred Hoiberg isn't worried about it one bit. Instead, he's focused on improving his team day by day and letting the rankings take care of themselves.
College Basketball News / 5 GOATs / June 25
Sam Hoiberg to sign free agent contract with Phoenix Suns following 2026 NBA Draft
Former Nebraska guard Sam Hoiberg is set to sign a free agent contract with the Phoenix Suns following the 2026 NBA Draft, The Stein Line’s Jake Fischer reported.
Fred Hoiberg Discusses Schedule Troubles, New Faces for Nebraska Basketball
Fred Hoiberg had plenty to share about his new-look Nebraska basketball team during his media session on Tuesday. The Huskers have eight fresh faces joining the program to begin the 2026-27 campaign, including five players from the transfer portal to replace the most productive class in school history.
Nebraska coach shoulders blame for shocking late-game blunder
In the NCAA Tournament South Region Sweet 16 on Thursday, the fourth-seeded Nebraska Cornhuskers fell to the ninth-seeded Iowa Hawkeyes, 77-71, in Houston.
College Basketball News / The Spun / March 26
Fred Hoiberg Assigns Blame For Nebraska's Costly Mistake vs. Iowa
Nebraska's magical season came to an end Thursday night with a heartbreaking loss to Iowa in the Sweet 16. Despite jumping out to an early 10-point lead, Nebraska was unable to put Iowa away in the second half.
College Basketball News / Field Level Media / March 25
Big Ten's Nebraska, Iowa play again, with South Region final on line
HOUSTON -- For Nebraska coach Fred Hoiberg, there was ample familiarity in reviewing how the fourth-seeded Cornhuskers' next opponent, Iowa, dispatched both Clemson and Florida en route to the South Region semifinals of the NCAA Tournament.
Fred Hoiberg’s message after Nebraska’s first-ever NCAA Tournament win
For the first time in program history, the Nebraska Cornhuskers men’s basketball team has won an NCAA Tournament game. No. 4 seed Nebraska blew out No.
College Basketball News / Field Level Media / March 9
Nebraska inks Fred Hoiberg to extension through 2031-32
Nebraska signed men's basketball coach Fred Hoiberg to an extension through the 2031-32 season on Monday. Hoiberg guided the Cornhuskers to a program-record 15 wins in Big Ten play this season.
College Basketball News / Yardbarker / February 19
Iowa formally apologizes to Nebraska HC Fred Hoiberg after incident
It's not often the Iowa Hawkeyes and Nebraska Cornhuskers play nice with each other. That makes what happened Tuesday night that much more interesting.
College Basketball News / Illinois Fighting Illini on SI / February 1
Nebraska Coach Fred Hoiberg Puts Illinois' Keaton Wagler in Rare Air
Over the past week, Keaton Wagler has leapt from well-known commodity in the state of Illinois to a household name across the college hoops landscape. The Illinois freshman exploded for 46 points in a win at Purdue last weekend before following that up with a 22-point, eight-assist showing in a win against Washington on Thursday.
College Basketball News / Illinois Fighting Illini on SI / January 31
Illinois' Rematch With Nebraska is 'Going to be a War,' Says Fred Hoiberg
If you win the rebounding battle, you win the game. That’s what practically every coach in basketball will tell you. Although the notion tends to hold true, it’s not an iron-clad rule.
College Basketball News / Yardbarker / January 28
Five leading candidates for Naismith men's college basketball Coach of the Year
On Tuesday night, No. 5 Nebraska suffered its first loss of the season, falling 75–72 to No. 3 Michigan. Even so, Cornhuskers head coach Fred Hoiberg remains the front-runner to win the 2026 Naismith men’s college Coach of the Year award.
College Basketball News / Athlon Sports / January 27
Fred Hoiberg, Nebraska Dealt Unfortunate News on Tuesday
The No. 5 Nebraska Cornhuskers (20-0, 9-0) are one of three unbeaten men's college basketball teams heading into Tuesday night's Big Ten conference showdown on the road against the No.
Nebraska sets historic milestone in new AP men’s basketball poll
The Nebraska Cornhuskers men's basketball team is on a roll.
College Basketball News / Larry Brown Sports / January 26
Video of Fred Hoiberg’s locker room eruption vs. Minnesota emerges
The No. 7 Nebraska Cornhuskers remain undefeated through 20 games, thanks in part to head coach Fred Hoiberg’s fiery halftime message during Saturday’s game against the Minnesota Golden Gophers.
College Basketball News / Yardbarker / December 13
No. 23 Nebraska's stunning upset of No. 13 Illinois shows Cornhuskers are Big Ten contenders
No. 23 Nebraska Cornhuskers notched a massive upset win on Saturday, inserting themselves into the conversation for Big Ten's best.
College Basketball News / The Spun / March 11, 2025
Nebraska Coach Fred Hoiberg Makes Promise To Fan Base
Fred Hoiberg vowed to improve Nebraska's men's basketball program after a gutting end to the 2024-25 season. The Cornhuskers won't compete in the Big Ten Tournament after closing the season on a five-game losing streak.
College Basketball News / The Spun / March 4, 2025
Fred Hoiberg Gets Brutally Honest On State Of Nebraska's Team
Nebraska's March Madness hopes are hanging in the balance amid a late-season swoon. On Saturday, the Huskers fell to 17-12 with a 67-65 loss to Minnesota.
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