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Hours before the first top-five battle in program history, head coach Fred Hoiberg secured some very exciting news. Obviously, the program is trending higher than it ever has, but that doesn't mean strides are only being taken for the 2025-26 team.

College Basketball News / Nebraska Cornhuskers on SI / January 25

Halftime Wake-Up Call Fuels Huskers’ Dominant Finish at Minnesota

It appears Fred Hoiberg has the art of the halftime speech down to a science. Saturday in Minneapolis, the Huskers found themselves down six to a Minnesota team that had its eyes on an upset of the No.

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Starting in 1985, the NBA implemented a lottery system in order to determine which team receives the No. 1 overall pick in that year's draft. But, this time we don't want you to name the top pick, but instead the pick that came after No. 1. How many of the second overall picks from this time cane you name in six minutes?

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Nebraska Cornhuskers News / Hurrdat Sports / January 24

Cale Jacobsen Providing Spark For Nebraska Men’s Basketball

Cale Jacobsen is a do-it-all player for Nebraska men’s basketball. If Sam Hoiberg is the ‘ultimate glue guy’ for the 2025-26 Huskers, then Jacobsen is the utility man.

College Basketball News / Field Level Media / January 24

No. 7 Nebraska surges past Minnesota to remain undefeated

Pryce Sandfort scored 22 points and pulled down 10 rebounds, and No. 7 Nebraska relied on a second-half surge for a 76-57 win over Minnesota in a Big Ten Conference matchup Saturday afternoon in Minneapolis.

Nebraska Cornhuskers News / Nebraska Cornhuskers on SI / January 22

Nebraska Men Ready to Deploy 'Next Man Up' Mentality After Frager Injury

Before Wednesday night's 76-66 win over Washington, the Nebraska men’s basketball team enjoyed a few easier wins, including a 35-point win over Oregon that was followed by a 19-point win over Northwestern in Evanston.

College Basketball News / Field Level Media / January 21

No. 7 Nebraska remains perfect, rolling past Washington

Pryce Sandfort scored 23 points and Sam Hoiberg added 14 as seventh-ranked Nebraska stayed unbeaten with a 76-66 victory against Washington on Wednesday in Lincoln, Neb.

Nebraska Cornhuskers News / Nebraska Cornhuskers on SI / January 15

Fred Hoiberg, Pizza, and What Really Turned Nebrasketball Around

Nebrasketball is experiencing unprecedented success this season. The Huskers are 17-0. They have a nation-leading win streak of 21 games, going back to the run through the College Basketball Crown.

College Basketball News / Hurrdat Sports / January 14

Pace A Difference In Nebraska Men’s Basketball Win Over Oregon

It wasn’t always breakneck speed that led to Nebraska men’s basketball’s 90-55 win over Oregon Tuesday night in Lincoln. However, the pace was near flawless in the final 36 minutes of the game.

College Basketball News / Nebraska Cornhuskers on SI / January 13

Husker Men's Basketball: Go Big Fred

NU is undefeated to start the season. In fact, Hoiberg's Huskers haven't experienced a defeat on a basketball court since March 9, 2025 when NU lost at home to Iowa 83-68.

College Basketball News / Nebraska Cornhuskers on SI / January 13

How Nebrasketball Keeps Winning the Hard Way

Typically when you shoot out to a 16-0 start to the year, you expect a few bumps and bruises along the way from teams trying to knock you off your pedestal.

College Basketball News / Hurrdat Sports / January 10

Nebraska Men’s Basketball Shows Resolve In Road Win at Indiana

Resiliency, resolve and toughness are just a few of the terms that Nebraska men’s basketball coach Fred Hoiberg used after the Huskers’ 83-77 win at Indiana Saturday.

College Basketball News / Nebraska Cornhuskers on SI / January 6

Not Pretty, Still Perfect: Nebraska Escapes Columbus

It wasn’t pretty, but for the 15th time this season, the Nebraska men’s basketball team found the win column Monday night at Ohio State. The No. 10 Huskers made just enough plays to escape with a 72-69 win over the Buckeyes, just a few days removed from an exhaustive 58-56 win over then-No.

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College Basketball News / Nebraska Cornhuskers on SI / January 5

Nebraska Basketball Teams Ranked for Fourth Straight Week, Men Surge into Top 10

It was a week of triumph for one and defeat for another; however, for the fourth consecutive week, both Husker Hoops teams remain in the top 25 of their respective polls.

College Basketball News / Nebraska Cornhuskers on SI / January 5

How Tom Izzo and the Hoibergs Turned a Special Game Into a Moment to Remember

There has been a lot said about Nebraska’s 58-56 upset win over No. 9 Michigan State this past Friday. Most of the talk has rightfully been about what actually happened on the court.

College Basketball News / FOX Sports / January 3

Watch: Tom Izzo had nothing but praise for Nebraska's Sam Hoiberg

College Basketball News / Field Level Media / December 21

Nebraska pulls away from North Dakota to remain undefeated

Braden Frager scored 17 points and Sam Hoiberg added 15 as No. 15 Nebraska remained undefeated with a 78-55 nonconference win over North Dakota Sunday in Lincoln.

College Basketball News / Yardbarker / November 23

CBB weekend winners, losers: The March drama arrives early

Three weeks of the college basketball season are in the books, and while many teams gear up for nonconference clashes, Friday provided its own excitement that every fan yearns for.

DePaul demands 40 minutes of defense against Detroit Mercy

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Xavier, West Virginia look to bounce back from disappointing losses

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College Basketball News / Field Level Media / November 22

Sam Hoiberg's lasts-second FT lifts Nebraska over K-State

Sam Hoiberg sank a free throw with less than a second left to help Nebraska win the championship of the Hall of Fame Classic 86-85 over Kansas State on Friday in Kansas City, Mo.

College Basketball News / Indiana Hoosiers on SI / July 17, 2024

Big Ten Offseason Evaluation: Nebraska Cornhuskers

After four seasons near the bottom of the Big Ten, coach Fred Hoiberg broke through with Nebraska in 2023-24 with its first NCAA Tournament appearance since 2014 and most wins since 1991.

College Basketball News / Last Word On Sports / July 10, 2024

Nebraska Big Ten Basketball Preview 2024-25: Huskers Have Something to Prove

Nebraska Basketball has had a major reemergence during the Fred Hoiberg era. The Huskers have to replace one of the best shotmakers ever to step foot on the campus.

Nebraska Cornhuskers News / Husker Big Red / April 8, 2024

3 thoughts on Andrew Morgan commitment to Nebraska basketball

Nebraska basketball head coach Fred Hoiberg started rebuilding the Huskers roster on Monday with the addition of Andrew Morgan, a 6-foot-10 forward. The former North Dakota State standout was Second-Team All-Summit last season after scoring 12.9 points per game and grabbing five rebounds.

Nebraska Cornhuskers News / Husker Big Red / April 3, 2024

Another transfer to know for Nebraska basketball, plus more Cornhuskers news

Nebraska basketball head coach Fred Hoiberg is going to have a busy offseason, maybe busier than expected as he’s dealt with the mass exodus of his roster.

Nebraska Cornhuskers News / Husker Big Red / March 25, 2024

Nebraska basketball loses player to transfer portal, targets others

The offseason has started for Nebraska basketball. In truth, it started last Friday night after the Huskers blowout loss in the NCAA tournament to Texas A&M.

College Basketball News / Indiana Hoosiers on SI / January 1, 2024

Meet the Opponent: Nebraska Hosts Indiana as Big Ten Play Resumes

Indiana resumes Big Ten play Wednesday at Nebraska, which is putting together by far its best season under coach Fred Hoiberg. The Hoosiers enter the game 10-3 overall, plus an important 2-0 in Big Ten play with wins over Maryland and at Michigan.

College Basketball News / Husker Big Red / December 10, 2023

3 takeaways from monster win by Nebraska basketball over Michigan State

Nebraska basketball needed a win over Michigan State on Sunday night and notched a massive win. Here are three takeaways. Just when people started to count out Fred Hoiberg and the Nebraska basketball team, the Huskers turned around and notched their biggest win of the season.

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