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HOUSTON — The question was always coming. Maybe not from one of the more than 40 credentialed media members from the Nebraska contingent making the trek, or even from one of the Iowa counterparts.

College Basketball News / Illinois Fighting Illini on SI / March 24

Illinois Has One Dream Opponent Left in NCAA Tournament – and One It Must Avoid

The Sweet 16 has arrived in fairly undramatic fashion. Save for No. 9 seed Iowa toppling No. 1 seed Florida, there hasn’t been much chaos in the bracket thus far, and it remains quite a chalky field through one weekend.

College Basketball News / Nebraska Cornhuskers on SI / March 22

New Blackshirts in Town? Nebraska’s Defense Proves to be Driving Force in Sweet 16 Run

The moment everyone will remember from Nebraska’s Sweet 16-clinching win came on offense. Pryce Sandfort drew five defenders, Braden Frager cutting into open space.

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College Basketball News / Nebraska Cornhuskers on SI / March 22

In Defining Moment, a Pryce Sandfort Pass Pushes Huskers Past Vanderbilt

With the game on the line and Nebraska’s season hanging in the balance, the ball fell into the hands of the player you would most want to have it. Pryce Sandfort has been one of the most prolific shooters in the country this season, carrying Nebraska’s offense all season long.

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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.

College Basketball News / Nebraska Cornhuskers on SI / March 16

Sam Hoiberg, Pryce Sandfort Meet with the Media Before Nebraska Travels to OKC

The NCAA Tournament's Round of 64 is set to begin on Thursday morning, and for Husker fans, they won't have to wait. Instead of an afternoon or even Friday tip, the Big Red will be participating in the tournament's second game, which is at 11:40 a.m.

College Basketball News / Athlon Sports / March 9

Big Ten Tournament 2026 Preview: Michigan Looking to Win Back-to-Back Titles

March has arrived in the Midwest, which means one thing for college basketball fans across the Big Ten. The conference tournament is here, and once again, Chicago will become the center of the league’s postseason drama.

College Basketball News / Nebraska Cornhuskers on SI / March 2

Why Nebraska’s Hoiberg and Sandfort Merit All-Big Ten Honors

Everyone knows that big-time players make big-time plays in big-time games, but what happens when a duo of childhood friends does it on the same court, for the same team, all season long?

College Basketball News / Field Level Media / February 21

Pryce Sandfort leads No. 9 Nebraska to win over Penn State

Pryce Sandfort scored a career-high 33 points and No. 9 Nebraska got back on track with an 87-64 win over Penn State in Big Ten play on Saturday afternoon in Lincoln, Neb.

College Basketball News / Nebraska Cornhuskers on SI / February 21

No. 9 Nebrasketball Bounces Back with Rout of Penn State

LINCOLN — Coming off a loss at Iowa earlier in the week, Nebrasketball left no doubt on Saturday. No. 9 Nebraska hammered Penn State at Pinnacle Bank Arena, 87-64.

College Basketball News / Nebraska Cornhuskers on SI / February 17

Pryce Sandfort Sets Record, Iowa Upends No. 9 Nebrasketball

Nebraska's offense disappeared when it was needed most on Tuesday in Iowa City. Unranked Iowa upended No. 9 Nebraska, 57-52. The Hawkeyes improved to 19-7 on the year and 9-6 in the Big Ten Conference, while the Huskers fell to 22-4 overall and 11-4 in the league.

College Basketball News / Nebraska Cornhuskers on SI / January 22

Pryce Sandfort’s Recent Play Gives Nebraska Boost as Braden Frager Could Be Sidelined

Nebraska forward Pryce Sandfort continued his nearly unstoppable offensive game against Washington on Wednesday at maybe the perfect time. As Nebraska awaits X-ray results on forward Braden Frager’s sprained ankle, increased production from Sandfort and his teammates is how the Huskers might have to live and survive moving forward.

Washington Huskies News / Washington Huskies on SI / January 21

Huskies Can't Hang With Unbeaten Huskers

The last time the University of Washington basketball team encountered Pryce Sandfort, he played for Iowa, wore No. 20 and went off for 27 points. Eleven

College Basketball News / Nebraska Cornhuskers on SI / January 17

Nebrasketball Stays Perfect, Pulls Away from Northwestern

No trap game in Chicago for Nebrasketball. The No. 8 Nebraska men's basketball team topped Northwestern at Welsh-Ryan Arena on Saturday, 77-58, to stay undefeated.

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College Basketball News / Nebraska Cornhuskers on SI / January 7

Pryce Sandfort Finding Consistency with Fred Hoiberg, Nebraska Basketball

Pryce Sandfort was ready to put his trust in Nebraska basketball coach Fred Hoiberg prior to ever arriving on campus. Before arriving in Lincoln via the transfer portal in April, Pryce was a member of the Iowa Hawkeyes program with his brother, Payton, for two seasons.

College Basketball News / Yardbarker / January 5

Nebraska's great start continues with road win at Ohio State

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College Basketball News / Nebraska Cornhuskers on SI / December 15

Nebraska Forward Pryce Sandfort is the NBA Draft’s Best-Kept Secret

Nebraska’s unbeaten start to the season has been fueled by the emergence of 6-foot-7 junior forward Pryce Sandfort, a prospect quietly carving out one of the most compelling cases in the 2026 NBA draft.

College Basketball News / NBA Draft on SI / December 14

After 32-Point Outing, It's Time to Talk About Nebraska's Pryce Sandfort

The Nebraska basketball team is one of the last unbeaten squads in NCAA Division I mens hoops. After Oklahoma knocked Oklahoma State from the undefeated ranks on Saturday, the Cornhuskers came close to dropping their first game of the season agasints a strong Illinois team that has earned a few impressive wins of its own this season.

College Basketball News / Illinois Fighting Illini on SI / December 13

Social Media Reacts to Illinois Basketball Falling at the Buzzer to Nebraska

No. 13 Illinois didn’t just lose to No. 23 Nebraska on Saturday night – it endured a full emotional roller coaster over 40 minutes. The 83-80 buzzer-beater defeat featured an early onslaught, a pair of gritty Illini rallies and just enough late-game hope to make the ending sting.

College Basketball News / Nebraska Cornhuskers on SI / April 4, 2025

Here's What Nebraska is Getting in Iowa Transfer Pryce Sandfort

Nebraska made a strong opening statement in the 2025 transfer portal cycle with the addition of Iowa transfer Pryce Sandfort. But what kind of player are the Huskers getting?

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / April 4, 2025

Iowa Hawkeyes’ Pryce Sandfort Transfers to Big Ten Rival

The Iowa Hawkeyes are losing a key player in the transfer portal, as Pryce Sandfort has committed to Nebraska. Sandfort averaged 8.8 points, 2.9 rebounds, and 1.3 assists per game.

College Basketball News / The Spun / April 4, 2025

Iowa Basketball Loses Top Transfer To Nebraska

The Iowa men's basketball team will look vastly different next season under head coach Ben McCollum. Earlier this Friday, former Iowa guard Josh Nix announced that he's transferring to Creighton.

College Basketball News / Field Level Media / March 17, 2025

Pryce Sandfort becomes third Iowa player to enter portal

Iowa sophomore forward Pryce Sandfort became the third Iowa player to put his name into the transfer portal following the firing of head coach Fran McCaffery on Friday.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / March 17, 2025

Iowa Hawkeyes Lose Talented Forward to Transfer Portal

Firing a head coach frequently comes with repercussions on the NCAA level, and the Iowa Hawkeyes are now finding that out the hard way. Just days after Iowa dismissed Fran McCaffery after a 15-year run with the school, Iowa forward Pryce Sandfort has announced that he is entering the transfer portal.