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Cale Jacobsen is stepping into his senior year as a key leader, having steadily earned trust after redshirting his first season and playing a pivotal role in last year’s Sweet Sixteen run. With a revamped roster blending veterans and new transfers, he’s thrilled by the team’s chemistry and shooting potential, believing execution will win games. Embracing his expanded leadership role—backed by Coac...

Four former Nebraska Cornhuskers are lighting up the NBA Summer League in Las Vegas—Josiah Allick (Charlotte Hornets), Sam Hoiberg (Phoenix Suns), Rienk Mast (Indiana Pacers), and Brice Williams (Detroit Pistons)—each bringing elite college resumes and hungry determination to impress NBA scouts. Allick, a G League champion, Hoiberg, an All-Defensive honoree, Mast, a resilient injury comeback kid,...

Freshman phenom Jacob Lanier is rewriting the script for Nebraska basketball—blending faith, relentless gym work, and mental toughness to carve out a standout role early. Hailing from Little Rock, Arkansas, Lanier’s already earning coach Fred Hoiberg’s praise for his disciplined approach and fearless mindset. He’s not just chasing stats—he’s building a legacy on grit, belief, and relentless prepar...

Nebraska and Creighton are set to ignite the hardwood again on December fifth in Omaha, marking their 25th Saturday showdown — a day Nebraska historically dominates. With Creighton’s recent non-conference slump and Huskers’ hot streak, the series is poised for a historic tie after 58 games. Creighton’s new coach Alan Huss, making his first head coaching debut since 1994, brings deep ties to the pr...

Damon Wilkinson, a South Dakota State center averaging nearly 14 points and 6 rebounds last season, is making a bold leap to Nebraska — and he’s not just bringing his inside game. He’s spent the summer laser-focused on adding a three-point shot, aiming to become the versatile big man the Big Ten needs. Embracing the physicality and intensity of the conference, Wilkinson sees this move as a chance...

Damon Wilkinson, a towering six-foot-eleven forward, made a whirlwind transfer portal decision that brought him to Nebraska — a move echoing his high school cross-sport dilemma between football and basketball. After thriving at South Dakota State with elite post play and a near-14-point, 6-rebound average, he’s now sharpening his three-point game under Nebraska’s coaching staff. Ready to adapt to...

Will Cooper is ready to shine after a redshirt season spent mastering the game from the scout team. Transferring from Air Force, where he averaged 5 points and 15 minutes as a freshman, Cooper brings elite three-point shooting and a selfless mindset honed during his year off the court. Now, he’s diving deep into defense and offense, competing for minutes alongside returning stars and new transfers...

Fresh off a state championship and loaded with talent, four-star guard Jacob Lanier is already making an impact with the Nebraska Cornhuskers, leading in steals and deflections while mastering the intricate offensive playbook. With over 2,000 high school points and a relentless work ethic, Lanier’s focus is on team success, not just stats. Veteran teammates like Cale Jacobsen are helping him navig...

Nebraska hoops is back, hungry for more history, as rising senior Cale Jacobsen leads a revamped roster of eight newcomers with a laser focus on team unity and relentless intensity. After anchoring last year’s breakthrough, Jacobsen’s evolved role—from walk-on to veteran leader—drives the charge, demanding every player, from 1 to 15, fully commit to their role. This isn’t just about wins; it’s abo...

Nebraska’s Pryce Sandfort, who could’ve gone pro but chose to return for one more shot, is leading the Huskers into the 2027 college hoops title race — and he’s not alone. CBS Sports identifies teams that already made the tournament and added elite talent via top recruits, transfers, or returning scorers, and Nebraska checks all boxes. Sandfort, rehabbing from a sports hernia and eager to reclaim...

Two former Nebraska Cornhuskers, Rienk Mast and Sam Hoiberg, are making their NBA Summer League debuts—Mast with the Indiana Pacers and Hoiberg with the Phoenix Suns. Mast, a 6’10” forward who averaged over 13 points and nearly 6 rebounds last season, brings scoring, passing, and shooting versatility to Indy. Hoiberg, the walk-on son of former NBA coach Fred Hoiberg, rose through the ranks at Nebr...

Braden Frager is stepping up as the Nebraska Cornhuskers’ defensive anchor, with Coach Fred Hoiberg calling his recent defensive performance “unbelievable” and envisioning him guarding top scorers. Frager’s raw talent is now being channeled into becoming a two-way force—improving his defense could skyrocket his draft stock and cement his legacy as a special player. Listen in comfort: Get a discoun...