Rienk Mast's return to Nebraska basketball isn’t just a roster move. It’s a recalibration of the team’s identity. After missing the 2024–25 season due to a knee injury, Mast reenters the fold as a frontcourt anchor with the passing vision of a guard and the physicality to battle in the Big Ten trenches.
After Nebraska head coach Fred Hoiberg shared his outlook for the upcoming season on stage in Chicago, two key Huskers followed him to offer their perspective.
Nebraska Cornhusker Rienk Mast (51) makes a pass to Justin Bolis (7) during basketball practice on Tuesday, September 23, 2025, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S.
The return of Nebraska men’s basketball is fast approaching, and with it comes the long-awaited return of Rienk Mast. After missing the entire 2024–25 season due to knee surgery, Mast is healthy and ready to make his impact felt again.
Rienk Mast is ready to play basketball again. The Nebraska men's basketball forward erupted in his first season in Lincoln in 2023-24, earning third-team All-Big Ten honors while averaging 12.3 points, 7.5 rebounds, and 3.0 assists per game.
Even in whispered summer gyms, the chatter is back. Rienk Mast is moving closer to taking his place among the Big Ten's upper tier. Nebraska's multi-talented forward missed the entire 2024–25 season with a serious knee injury.
One of Nebraska's key pieces for will miss the entire 2024-25 college basketball season. Rienk Mast announced on X that he will undergo knee surgery this offseason, which will sideline him for the year.
It was Reink Mast night against Ohio State at Pinnacle Bank Arena Tuesday. The Bradley transfer exploded for 34 points and 10 rebounds, leading Nebraska to a massive 83-69 over the Buckeyes.
The Buckeyes started strong, but struggled to knock down shots and could not overcome a career game from Rienk Mast On Tuesday night, the Ohio State Men’s Basketball (13-6, 3-5) team fell to the Nebraska Cornhuskers (15-5, 5-4) 83-69 in Lincoln.
2024 started off on a good note for Wisconsin basketball. After an 83-72 win over Iowa Tuesday night, the Badgers stay home this weekend for a clash with the Nebraska Cornhuskers.
Nebraska forward Rienk Mast could be back from a knee injury before much longer. Mast, who leads Nebraska in rebounding and assists, is "doing well and remains on track to return in early January," Nebraska coach Fred Hoiberg told CBS Sports.