Fred Hoiberg: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Features

Nebraska coach Fred Hoiberg knows all too well about the dangers of the getaway game. His 11-0 Cornhuskers, ranked 15th in the nation, are flying high after a dramatic win over then-No.

College Basketball News / Big Ten Network / December 19

Watch: CFP Starts Tomorrow for Oregon; What are the Keys to Winning? Fred Hoiberg Stops By | B1G Today

Nebraska Cornhuskers News / Nebraska Cornhuskers on SI / December 19

At 11-0 and Nationally Ranked, Nebraska Faces its Quietest Test of the Season

This is a weird part of the season for the Nebraska men’s basketball team. They’re a perfect 11-0 on the season, ranked No. 15 in the country, and they’re now in the heart of a 16-day stretch where they play just one basketball game.

College Basketball News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'College Basketball 'Power 4' team names' quiz

Can you name the nicknames of every 'Power 4' conference team's nickname in college basketball?

The 'Most men's NCAA Tournament appearances' quiz

The 'Active NCAA Tournament appearance streak leaders' quiz

The 'Men's Final Fours since 2000' quiz

College Basketball News / NCAA Basketball on ClutchPoints / December 15

ClutchPoints’ Bracketology: Predicting the 2026 NCAA Tournament field before the Holidays

What a time to be a Nebraska basketball fan, huh? After an impressive 9-0 start to non-conference play, Fred Hoiberg and company had to put their feet to the fire at the start of Big Ten play.

College Basketball News / NCAA Basketball on ClutchPoints / December 15

Nebraska basketball jumps 8 spots to No. 15 in AP poll after upsetting Illinois

Despite a terrific start to the 2025-26 campaign, Nebraska basketball was not receiving a ton of love in the national rankings. The Cornhuskers earned victories over several Power Four programs during non-conference play, but people still had questions about what Fred Hoiberg’s squad could do against a truly dangerous team.

College Basketball News / NCAA Basketball on ClutchPoints / December 14

Fred Hoiberg reveals urgent ‘toxic’ message to Nebraska basketball after historic start

As the Nebraska basketball team upset Illinois, 83-80, in what was a historic win for the program, having been the first time they were 11-0 to start the season, head coach Fred Hoiberg sent a warning to his group.

Nebraska Cornhuskers News / Hurrdat Sports / December 13

No. 23 Nebraska Men’s Basketball Makes Program History In Win At No. 13 Illinois

No. 23 Nebraska men’s basketball started fast, handled adversity and set program records in the Huskers’ 83-80 win at No. 13 Illinois on Saturday. “I thought our guys, their energy and effort out of the gate was where we needed it,” Coach Fred Hoiberg said.

Fred Hoiberg News / Yardbarker / December 13

Nebraska stunner shows Cornhuskers are Big Ten contenders

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.

Trevon Brazile's big game vs. Texas Tech elevates Arkansas' ceiling

Arkansas and Texas Tech players get in handshake line scuffle

Divine Ugochukwu, No. 9 Michigan State jolt Penn State

No. 11 Louisville shoots the lights out in runaway rout of Memphis

Melvin Council Jr.'s career night lifts Kansas past NC State in OT

No. 22 St. John's overcomes slow start, rolls past Iona

College Basketball News / Hurrdat Sports / December 13

No. 23 Nebraska Men’s Basketball Faces Toughest Test To Date At No. 13 Illinois

Nebraska men’s basketball will have its toughest test this season when it travels to No. 13 Illinois for a 3 p.m. tip Saturday. “We got our hands full on Saturday and again, this is our first opportunity on the road, and we’ll find out a lot about ourselves,” Fred Hoiberg said of the game.

College Basketball News / Hurrdat Sports / December 10

Top-25 Nebraska Men’s Basketball To Face Badgers In Big Ten Opener

Nebraska men’s basketball will look to keep the nation’s longest winning streak alive when it hosts Wisconsin on Wednesday night. The Badgers and Huskers will tip at 8 p.m.

College Basketball News / Nebraska Cornhuskers on SI / December 8

Huskers Humble Creighton in 71-50 Rout, Credit Defense for 9-0 Start

For the second time this season, the Nebraska men’s basketball team held an opponent to just 50 points, and it’s the third time this year if you count the team’s exhibition game against Midland University.

Nebraska Cornhuskers News / Nebraska Cornhuskers on SI / December 6

Fred Hoiberg Previews Creighton Rivalry Game as Nebraska Aims to Protect Perfect Start

Nebraska men’s basketball enters its biggest test of the season this week, and Fred Hoiberg made one thing clear during his media availability: everything about Sunday’s in-state showdown with Creighton demands Nebraska’s best.

Nebraska Cornhuskers News / Nebraska Cornhuskers on SI / November 29

Nebraska Moves to 8-0, but Hoiberg Calls Win Their 'Most Disappointing' Yet

It was ugly. It was underachieving. It was at times painful, but for the eighth time this season for the Nebraska men’s basketball team, it was a win. “I’m very disappointed with how we played overall today,” Nebraska coach Fred Hoiberg said in his postgame press conference following a 72-63 Husker win.

Click here to get Yardbarker's Quiz of the Day emailed to you!

The 'Multiple 3-rushing-TD games in a season' quiz

The '2004-05 NFL passing leaders' quiz

The 'Most multi-rushing-TD NFL games' quiz

The 'NFL's active TD-catch leaders' quiz

Nebraska Cornhuskers News / Nebraska Cornhuskers on SI / November 24

Hoiberg Warns of Winthrop Threat After Hall of Fame Classic Title, Lauds Fan Support

Fresh off claiming the Hall of Fame Classic title, Nebraska head coach Fred Hoiberg made one thing clear on Monday: Nebraska can’t afford a letdown. With

College Basketball News / Field Level Media / November 14

Old foes Nebraska, Oklahoma square off in neutral-site affair

An old rivalry from the Big 8 days gets renewed on Saturday night when Nebraska and Oklahoma meet in Sioux Falls, S.D. The Cornhuskers and Sooners have only met once since 2011, before Nebraska moved to the Big Ten the following season.

College Basketball News / Field Level Media / November 11

Sam Hoiberg's career game lifts Nebraska past UMES

Sam Hoiberg scored a career-high 18 points and Nebraska extended the nation's longest winning streak with a 69-50 nonconference win over Maryland-Eastern Shore on Tuesday night in Lincoln, Neb.

College Basketball News / Field Level Media / November 7

Nebraska looking for more big numbers vs. Florida International

A 2-0 start is up for grabs when Nebraska hosts Florida International on Saturday afternoon in Lincoln, Neb. Nebraska opened the season Monday with an 86-53 home win over West Georgia, with Fred Hoiberg earning his 200th career win as a college coach.

NBA News / Yardbarker / May 9

History shows it's possible Cavs, Celtics can bounce back

History shows it's possible Cavaliers and Celtics can bounce back

The Cleveland Cavaliers and Boston Celtics are in trouble after losing their first two playoff games at home. It's tough to come back in that situation, but six teams have previously done it.

Knicks stun Celtics with comeback victory in Game 2

Former Celtics great makes regrettable promise about Game 2

Three stars from Wednesday's NBA playoffs: Cool KAT sets up Knicks' comeback

20 notable NBA players who never made an All-Star Game

The 'NBA's Top 50 All-Time Team' quiz

College Basketball News / The Spun / March 11

Nebraska Coach Fred Hoiberg Makes Promise To Fan Base

Florida State pauses basketball activities, postpones three games

Kentucky-Missouri men's basketball game postponed to Wednesday

West Virginia Mountaineers still recovering after long layoff

The 'Most points scored in a college basketball season' quiz

Nebraska men's basketball postpones fifth straight game due to COVID-19

Nebraska is next scheduled to play at the Michigan State Spartans on Feb. 3, but it's hardly a stretch to suggest the status of that game is in doubt for multiple reasons.

Old Dominion men's, women's basketball teams pause due to COVID-19

South Florida men's basketball indefinitely pauses, postpones at least two games

Iowa State-Texas Tech men's basketball game postponed due to COVID-19

COVID-19 and sports: Latest updates across all leagues

Follow Us

Features

Popular Topics

Follow Us

Breaking News

Trending News

My Favorites

Customize Your Newsletter

Popular Quizzes

Today's Latest News