How Fred Hoiberg changed Nebraska basketball’s blueprint and the conversation
11 months, 1 week ago

How Fred Hoiberg changed Nebraska basketball’s blueprint and the conversation

New York Times  

— Like the incoming blizzard that it beat out of town Thursday afternoon en route to Iowa for a contest that could further boost the legitimacy of this fifth Fred Hoiberg-coached basketball team at Nebraska, the Huskers look like a force best not to ignore on the winter Big Ten landscape. “It’s kind of like full circle, where we came from my first year until now.” Hoiberg got dumped with water Tuesday in the post-game locker room celebration. 🎥 THE STORM | Nebraska vs. #1 Purdue Cinematic Recap pic.twitter.com/AryKv4P14p — Nebraska Men’s Basketball January 11, 2024 The coach’s next task? Back are Wilcher, a quick-heating reserve who’s hitting 43.9 percent from 3; forward Juwan Gary, whose scoring and shooting are up considerably in his second year as an Alabama transfer; guard Jamarques Lawrence, who started 12 games as a true freshman when the Huskers got hot late last season; guard Sam Hoiberg, the coach’s spark-plug son; and Japanese sharpshooter Keisei Tominaga, who leads the Huskers in scoring at 14.6 points per game. After Friday night’s game at Iowa, Nebraska visits Rutgers next week, followed by three games out of four at Pinnacle Bank Arena, where it’s 11-1.

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Nebraska Rebuilding Under Sixth-Year Coach Fred Hoiberg, Looking to Make NCAA Tournament Return
2 months ago

Nebraska Rebuilding Under Sixth-Year Coach Fred Hoiberg, Looking to Make NCAA Tournament Return

Associated Press  

Nebraska looks to build off its 1st NCAA Tournament appearance in 10 years. The Cornhuskers are looking to take the next step under sixth-year coach Fred Hoiberg. They won their most games since 1990-91 and made the NCAA Tournament for the first time in 10 years. The Huskers had the fourth-most experienced roster last season, according to KenPom.com, and they …

Indiana is no Cinderella. The Hoosiers look like they can crash the CFP and compete
2 months ago

Indiana is no Cinderella. The Hoosiers look like they can crash the CFP and compete

New York Times  

— Indiana coach Curt Cignetti could not relinquish the fight. A maniac.” This is an Indiana football team that is unrecognizable from its past, which largely consisted of sharing revenue in exchange for being the Big Ten’s party favor for a century. “We’re looking to dominate whenever we can.” Miles Cross and the many transfers who make up Indiana’s roster …

Cornhuskers, winless in NCAA Tournament, will get a chance to end their March Madness misery
9 months, 1 week ago

Cornhuskers, winless in NCAA Tournament, will get a chance to end their March Madness misery

Associated Press  

For all of its success across multiple sports, Nebraska has the dubious distinction of being the only Power Five program to have never won a game in the NCAA men’s basketball tournament. “We’ve had a lot of firsts this year with this team and we’re chasing another one,” coach Fred Hoiberg said. “It’s an opportunity to go out and do …

Tominaga scores 19, Nebraska beats No. 1 Purdue for 1st win over top-ranked team in 41 years
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Tominaga scores 19, Nebraska beats No. 1 Purdue for 1st win over top-ranked team in 41 years

Associated Press  

— Nebraska coach Fred Hoiberg had a single word to describe the Huskers biggest win in 40 years, Tuesday’s 88-72 upset of No. The Huskers got the win, Hoiberg said, with the fast start fueled by forward Rienk Mast, who scored Nebraska’s first seven points and led the defense that locked down Purdue’s Zach Edey, who had just two points …

Nebraska beats Purdue 31-14 for first 3-game win streak since 2016
1 year, 1 month ago

Nebraska beats Purdue 31-14 for first 3-game win streak since 2016

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! “He’s got all of us buying into his process, going 1-0 every week and not letting the picture get too big,” defensive lineman Ty Robinson said. “At this point we’ve got four games left, and that’s it for some of us, and coach Rhule told us …

Injury-plagued Nebraska can keep pace in the Big Ten West race with a victory over Purdue
1 year, 1 month ago

Injury-plagued Nebraska can keep pace in the Big Ten West race with a victory over Purdue

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! The injury-plagued Cornhuskers also would maintain control of their destiny in the Big Ten West race. Cornhuskers coach Matt Ruhle’s run defense ranks second in the Big Ten in yards allowed per game and yards per carry. FACTS & FIGURES The latest additions to Nebraska’s long …

No. 4 Boilermakers hold off Nebraska 65-62 in overtime
2 years ago

No. 4 Boilermakers hold off Nebraska 65-62 in overtime

Associated Press  

— Purdue star Zach Edey was getting double- and triple-teamed whenever he touched the ball in the post, his teammates weren’t shooting particularly well, and Nebraska reserve Keisei Tominaga was hot. I thought they were really good.” Fletcher Loyer scored a season-high 22 points and fellow freshman Braden Smith made four free throws in the last 28 seconds of overtime …

Nebraska AD: Hoiberg to return next season, will get pay cut
2 years, 10 months ago

Nebraska AD: Hoiberg to return next season, will get pay cut

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! — Nebraska coach Fred Hoiberg will return for a fourth season but has agreed to a pay cut and a reduced buyout if he’s fired after next season, athletic director Trev Alberts said Thursday night. I have known Fred for a long time and watched …

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