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Rienk Mast knows playing basketball is a gift, a lesson he learned the hard way during his Nebraska basketball career. Knee surgery sidelined him for the entire 2024-25 season, but he returned last year with a new appreciation for the game and led the Huskers to the Sweet 16.

Rienk Mast Signs with Indiana Pacers Following NBA Draft

One of the most skilled big men in recent Nebraska history will get a shot at the NBA. Announced on Thursday following the conclusion of the 2026 NBA Draft, former Husker forward Rienk Mast has signed an Exhibit 10 contract with the Indiana Pacers.

Nebraska Cornhuskers News / Nebraska Cornhuskers on SI / March 23

Rienk Mast, a Scorebook-Stuffer, has Gone Through ‘Full 12-Month Recovery’ to Help Nebraska Advance to Sweet 16

In Nebraska’s most important game of the season Saturday, there was a team-wide effort to hold off Vanderbilt in what might have been the NCAA Tournament’s best game this year.

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College Basketball News / Hurrdat Sports / March 19

Nebraska Beats Troy For The First NCAA First Round Win – Photo Gallery | Hail Varsity

Nebraska Cornhusker forward Rienk Mast (51) walks to the bus while giving fives to the fans during the first round of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Championship on Thursday, March 19, 2026, in Oklahoma City.

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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 / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / February 10

Why Nebraska's Rienk Mast Can Cause Problems For Purdue

Purdue doesn't need to be reminded of Rienk Mast's skill. Just two years ago, the Nebraska big man scored 18 points, grabbed four rebounds and dished out three assists, leading the Huskers to an 88-72 upset win over the top-ranked Boilermakers in the middle of the 2023-24 season.

College Basketball News / Nebraska Cornhuskers on SI / February 9

Preview: No. 7 Nebraska Basketball vs. No. 13 Purdue with Breakdown

It's incredible to witness the difference that a healthy Rienk Mast can have for the No. 7 Nebraska men's basketball team. Dealing with a flu bug in the middle of NU's toughest stretch in conference play, the Huskers were scrapping by, and yet still came within shouting distance of taking down No.

Nebraska Cornhuskers News / Nebraska Cornhuskers on SI / February 9

Huskers Rediscover Edge, Now Face Bigger Test vs. Purdue

Nebraska didn’t just need a win at Rutgers – it needed a response. Fortunately for the fellas in Lincoln, they got one, powered by a return to physicality and a resurgent performance from Rienk Mast that now frames everything the Huskers carry into a pivotal matchup with Purdue on Tuesday.

College Basketball News / Rutgers Scarlet Knights On SI / February 8

Rutgers Loses Seventh in a Row as They Fall to Nebraska in Big Ten Matchup

The Rutgers Scarlet Knights men’s basketball team couldn’t contain the Nebraska Cornhuskers’ offense as they dropped their seventh game in a row by the final score of 80-68 on Saturday afternoon. While the Scarlet Knights continue to struggle getting wins, Nebraska won its sixth conference road game of the season.

College Basketball News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / February 8

5 Things to Know About Purdue's Next Opponent — Nebraska Cornhuskers

A marquee Big Ten showdown is on the schedule Tuesday night, as No. 12 Purdue travels to Lincoln for an important matchup with No. 9 Nebraska. This game is important for both teams in terms of the conference race, as well as NCAA Tournament seeding.

College Basketball News / Hurrdat Sports / February 7

Nebraska Men’s Basketball Gets Right In Win At Rutgers

Nebraska men’s basketball avoided a bad loss Saturday at Rutgers, cruising to an 80-68 win in Piscataway, N.J. The Huskers led by as much as 20 with 12:11 left in the game.

College Basketball News / Field Level Media / February 7

No. 9 Nebraska bounces back with decisive win over Rutgers

Rienk Mast scored a game-high 26 points Saturday and No. 9 Nebraska bounced back from its first two losses of the season with an 80-68 Big Ten Conference road win over Rutgers in Piscataway, N.J.

Nebraska Cornhuskers News / Nebraska Cornhuskers on SI / February 6

After a Brutal Week, Rienk Mast is Getting 'Back to Himself'

The moment Nebraska senior Rienk Mast finally felt like himself again didn’t come in a game. It came quietly this week, in the gym, with extra shots, wind sprints and the slow return of his legs after his body betrayed him.

Nebraska Cornhuskers News / Nebraska Cornhuskers on SI / January 30

Nebraska Men’s Basketball Doesn’t Drop in ESPN’s Bracketology After First Loss

Nebraska maintained its 2-seed in the latest ESPN Bracketology projections released Friday morning. The 20-1 Huskers lost their first game of the season at Michigan on Tuesday, 75-72.

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College Basketball News / Nebraska Cornhuskers on SI / January 29

Despite Loss To #3 Michigan, Huskers Gain Respect

Despite Loss To #3 Michigan, Huskers Gain Respect Nebraska's 75-72 loss to Wolverines speaks volumes about the Huskers' grit and determination. Let me get this straight: 1.) #5 Nebraska played at #3 Michigan.

College Basketball News / Field Level Media / January 27

How No. 3 Michigan handed No. 5 Nebraska its first loss

How No. 3 Michigan took down No. 5 Nebraska to hand Cornhuskers their first loss

No. 3 Michigan held unbeaten Nebraska scoreless over the final three minutes and ended the game on a 6-0 run to win 75-72.

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College Basketball News / Nebraska Cornhuskers on SI / January 27

Nebrasketball Comes Up Short in Top-5 Battle in Ann Arbor, Suffers First Loss of the Season

Nebrasketball is perfect no more. No. 5 Nebraska men's basketball led for more than 36 minutes on Tuesday in Ann Arbor, but the No. 3 Wolverines made the plays over the final minutes to hand NU its first loss of the season, 75-72.

Nebraska Cornhuskers News / Big Ten Network / January 12

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College Basketball News / Field Level Media / January 10

Jamarques Lawrence, No. 10 Nebraska too strong for Indiana

Jamarques Lawrence scored a career-high 27 points and No. 10 Nebraska overcame a 16-point deficit in the second half to remain undefeated, beating Indiana 83-77 on Saturday afternoon in Bloomington, Ind.

College Basketball News / Yardbarker / January 5