The once and future Mayor: Can Fred Hoiberg really win at Nebraska?
No one's really won in basketball at Nebraska -- including Fred Hoiberg's grandfather. Here's why Hoiberg has a chance at enduring success.
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The biggest challenge for every new coach in college basketball
With the coaching carousel finally at rest (we think), here's the toughest task for each of the 59 new Division I bosses.
NBA draft profile: Isaiah Roby (0:25)
Nebraska adds former Vols forward Walker
Former Tennessee forward Derrick Walker is transferring to Nebraska, where he will sit out the 2019-20 season.
Source: Nebraska adds French teen Ouedraogo
France's Yvan Ouedraogo is only 17 but will enroll at Nebraska this summer as a 2019 recruit after skipping a grade in elementary school.
Defense: Paying coaches was a scam, not bribes
Defense attorneys for the two men accused of bribing college coaches tried to convince jurors Friday that the payments made weren't really bribes, but just a hustle to get potential investors to part with their money.
Hoiberg adds Sadler to Huskers' coaching staff
Doc Sadler, the former Nebraska coach who has spent the past five seasons at Southern Miss, is returning to the Huskers as an assistant on Fred Hoiberg's staff.
Huskers' Palmer leads East to All-Star triumph
Nebraska's James Palmer scored 21 points, and the East went on a 17-3 run early in the second half en route to a 110-105 victory in the Reese's College All-Star game.
Hoiberg on hook for millions if he leaves Huskers
If new Nebraska coach Fred Hoiberg were to bolt to another coaching job in either the NBA or colleges over the next five years, he would owe a significant amount to the university.
Hoiberg takes over as Cornhuskers' head coach
Fred Hoiberg is the next head coach at Nebraska and will be introduced at a news conference.
Sources: Huskers in talks to tab Hoiberg as coach
Fred Hoiberg is in talks with Nebraska to become the Cornhuskers' next head coach, sources told ESPN.
Nebraska eyeing Hoiberg as Miles' replacement (0:49)
Nebraska parts ways with Miles, eyes Hoiberg
Nebraska is moving on from coach Tim Miles after seven seasons. Former Chicago Bulls coach Fred Hoiberg is the favorite to replace him.
Bane scores 30, TCU beats Nebraska 88-72 in NIT
Desmond Bane had 30 points as TCU defeated Nebraska 88-72 in the second round of the NIT on Sunday night.
Roby lifts Nebraska over Butler 80-76 in NIT
Isaiah Roby had a career-high 28 points as Nebraska edged past Butler 80-76 in the NIT first round on Wednesday night. James Palmer Jr. added 23 points for the Cornhuskers.
Fowler brings down alley-oop for Butler lead (0:18)
Roby one-hand jams it to put Nebraska in front (0:16)
Nebraska to decide Miles' status at season's end
Nebraska's athletic director said in a statement Friday that he'll wait until the end of the season before making a decision on whether or not to bring coach Tim Miles back for next season. The team will learn Sunday whether it's earned an NIT bid.
No. 19 Wisconsin tops Nebraska 66-62 in Big 10 tourney
Nate Reuvers scored 14 points, D'Mitrik Trice hit a clutch 3-pointer with 58 seconds left and No. 19 Wisconsin beat pesky Nebraska 66-62 on Friday to advance to the Big Ten tournament semifinals.
Trice seals the game with big 3-pointer (0:26)
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March Sadness: The most miserable power schools in college basketball
March is about celebrating the best in college basketball, but the College Basketball Misery Index seeds which fans feel the worst when March Madness starts.
Nebraska surprises No. 21 Maryland 69-61 in Big 10 tourney
James Palmer scored 24 points and Nebraska shut down No. 21 Maryland for the first big surprise of the Big Ten Tournament, holding off the Terrapins for a 69-61 victory on Thursday.
2018-19 Big Ten Standings
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michigan State | 16-4 | - | 32-7 |
| Purdue | 16-4 | - | 26-10 |
| Michigan | 15-5 | 1 | 30-7 |
| Wisconsin | 14-6 | 2 | 23-11 |
| Maryland | 13-7 | 3 | 23-11 |
| Iowa | 10-10 | 6 | 23-12 |
| Minnesota | 9-11 | 7 | 22-14 |
| Ohio State | 8-12 | 8 | 20-15 |
| Indiana | 8-12 | 8 | 19-16 |
| Rutgers | 7-13 | 9 | 14-17 |
| Penn State | 7-13 | 9 | 14-18 |
| Illinois | 7-13 | 9 | 12-21 |
| Nebraska | 6-14 | 10 | 19-17 |
| Northwestern | 4-16 | 12 | 13-19 |
Team Stats
Points Per Game71.8224th
Rebounds Per Game35.5215th
Assists Per Game12.9277th
Points Allowed67.3Tied-61st
2020 Recruits
| NAME | POS | STATUS | GRADE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Donovan Williams | SG | Committed | 81 |
| D'Andre Davis | SF | Committed | 80 |
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Tournament History
| Final Fours | 0 |
| Tournament Record | 0-7 |
| Championship Seasons | None |
| Tournament Appearances | 7 |