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In a season that defied expectations and ignited a fanbase, Fred Hoiberg, the architect behind Nebraska’s stunning basketball resurgence, has been crowned The Associated Press men’s basketball Coach of the Year. It’s not just an award; it’s a coronation, a testament to a transformative vision that saw the Cornhuskers explode onto the national scene with a 28-win campaign, their first NCAA…

Myron MedcalfMar 27, 2026, 12:13 AM ET Close Reports on collegiate basketball Began contributing to ESPN.com in 2011 An alumnus of Minnesota State University, Mankato Various Contributors HOUSTON — According to Nebraska’s coach, Fred Hoiberg, a crucial misstep in the game’s waning moments that resulted in his squad having merely four athletes on the floor prior to a pivotal three-point score…

Brooke PryorMar 19, 2026, 09:39 PM ET Close Brooke Pryor is a reporter for NFL Nation at ESPN who has covered the Pittsburgh Steelers since 2019. She previously covered the Kansas City Chiefs for the Kansas City Star and the University of Oklahoma for The Oklahoman. Multiple Authors OKLAHOMA CITY — Early Thursday, a multitude of Nebraska supporters converged upon the Paycom Center, harboring…

Feb 20, 2026, 04:38 PM ET LINCOLN, Neb. — Nebraska’s coach, Fred Hoiberg, stated Friday that certain circumstances surrounding his confrontation with an Iowa fan who rushed the court might not be fully grasped by those observing widely shared social media clips. The footage depicted Hoiberg making a defensive gesture toward an individual aiming a camera at him during the post-game handshake line,…

CBS Sports graphic The only matchup between top-five teams on this week’s schedule originated at Crisler Arena on Tuesday. It was undefeated Nebraska at one-loss Michigan. And it was a thriller. Final score: Michigan 75, Nebraska 72. Despite being down two of their top three scorers — Rienk Mast and Braden Frager — and closing as double-digit underdogs, the Cornhuskers actually led by as many as…

For the second straight year, Nebraska football will look for a new defensive coordinator. Nebraska head coach Matt Rhule and DC John Butler have parted ways. Butler spent just one season leading the defense in Lincoln. “I informed John Butler earlier today that he will not be retained as defensive coordinator, effective immediately,” Rhule said in a release. “We thank John for his contributions…

With head coach Matt Rhule’s contract prolonged on Thursday, and a ranked opponent coming to city on Saturday, Week 10 appears like a main alternative for Nebraska to make an announcement. Editor’s Picks 1 Associated Appropriately, the Cornhuskers’ uniforms for his or her matchup with the No. 23-ranked USC Trojans are already an announcement. Nebraska will likely be carrying black on Saturday…