Men’s Basketball
Sam Hoiberg Ready for Next Challenge after Breakout Senior Season with Nebraska Men’s Basketball
Sam Hoiberg is the ultimate underdog story, and after leading Nebraska men’s basketball to new heights, he’s ready for his next challenge. Sam joined the Nebraska basketball team as a walk-on in 2021 to play for his father, Fred Hoiberg. The guard spent five years,…
2026 Nebraska Men’s Basketball Offseason Tracker
Fresh off the best season in Nebraska men’s basketball history, a busy offseason has begun for Fred Hoiberg and his crew. The staff will have to replace a few key seniors from this year’s 28-7 Sweet 16 squad, with the NCAA transfer portal open April 7-21. To keep you…
Committing to Nebraska Men’s Basketball “Just Feels Right” for Trevan Leonhardt
Nebraska men’s basketball has found its point guard as Trevan Leonhardt has committed to the Huskers out of the transfer portal. The redshirt junior spent four years at Utah Valley before transferring to Nebraska. “The main reason that I’ve been telling…
Kendall Blue Gains New Perspective from Limited Playing Time with Nebraska Men’s Basketball
While the Nebraska men’s basketball team had a historic 2025-2026 season, Kendall Blue spent his nights questioning himself and his basketball abilities. Blue transferred to Nebraska in 2025 after spending three seasons at St. Thomas, where he was “the man.” The…
Retention and Roster Build Keys To Nebraska Men’s Basketball Offseason
After the best season in school history, Nebraska men’s basketball enters the offseason with holes to fill. The one thing that is not changing is the Huskers’ head coach. On March 9, Nebraska announced Fred Hoiberg signed a contract extension through the…
Nebraska Basketball Ends Season Against Iowa at Sweet Sixteen | Photo Gallery
A Joyous Season Ends For Nebraska Men’s Basketball In Sweet 16
HOUSTON, Texas — Nebraska men’s basketball’s season came to an end with a 77-71 loss to Iowa in the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament on Thursday night. It was a historic season, one that saw a group of men carry not just a community but the entire state of Nebraska on…
Leo Curtis Making an Impact in March Madness for Nebraska Men’s Basketball Despite Late Start to the Sport
Nebraska basketball freshman big man Leo Curtis made his NCAA Tournament debut in the first round against Troy and scored his first postseason points on a dunk in the second round against Vanderbilt — a remarkable feat considering he’s only been playing organized…
Keys To A Nebraska Men’s Basketball Win Over Iowa In The Sweet 16
HOUSTON, Texas — The Nebraska men’s basketball rivalry with Iowa has taken a dramatic turn, not for the worse but for the better for both programs. Thursday in Houston, the Huskers and Hawkeyes will play a rubber match in the Sweet 16, with tipoff set for 6:30 p.m….
Nebraska Practice Ahead of Game With Iowa – Photos | Hail Varsity
Nebraska Men’s Basketball Opponent Breakdown: Iowa
HOUSTON, Texas — The Sweet 16 opponent for No. 4 seed Nebraska men’s basketball in the 2026 NCAA Tournament is the ninth-seeded Iowa Hawkeyes. The Huskers and Hawkeyes will tip off at 6:30 p.m. CT at Toyota Center in Houston on Thursday. There is clearly familiarity…
Nebraska Advances To Sweet Sixteen Photo Gallery | Hail Varsity
Connection Carries Nebraska Men’s Basketball to Sweet 16 with Win over Vanderbilt
OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. — Nebraska men’s basketball is headed to the Sweet 16. Luke Combs sings a song called “Days Like These.” In the chorus, Combs sings: “ If I got you and you got me, we got everything we need.” That is the best way to…
No. 4 Nebraska, No. 5 Vanderbilt to Square Off Saturday for Sweet 16 Berth
OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. — The round of 32 is here for Nebraska men’s basketball. After defeating No. 14 seed Troy 76-47 on Thursday, No. 4 seed Nebraska advanced to the second round of the NCAA Tournament for the first time in program history. Up next for the Huskers is…
Nebraska Men’s Basketball Keeps Shooting, Makes History with First NCAA Tournament Win
OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. — Keep shooting, for 85 years. That’s what Nebraska men’s basketball has done. Through the winning and the losing, the joy and the heartache, the Huskers kept shooting. After all, that’s what you do when you’re in a slump. For years,…
Nebraska Beats Troy For The First NCAA First Round Win – Photo Gallery | Hail Varsity
Rebounding, 3-Point Line, Ball Security Keys for Nebraska Men’s Basketball Against Troy
OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. — For the second time in three seasons, Nebraska men’s basketball will tip off in the NCAA Tournament. Thursday at 11:40 a.m. CT, the No. 4 seed Huskers will tip against No. 13 seed Troy at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City. TruTV will televise the…
Nebraska Men’s Basketball Open Practice in OKC Photo Gallery | Hail Varsity
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