Category Archives: Husker Men’s Basketball
Big Ten/ACC Challenge pits Nebraska against North Carolina State
The first road game for Nebraska men's basketball is now known. The Huskers will travel to North Carolina State December 1 as part of the Big Ten/ACC Challenge. The two teams have never met. The Wolfp...
Jun 28, 2021 Dec 9, 2020; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets guard Jose Alvarado (10) drives to the basket between Nebraska Cornhuskers guard Thorir Thorbjarnarson (34) and guard Dalano Banton (45) in the first half at Pinnacle Bank Arena. Credit: Steven Branscombe-USA TODAY Sports
Nebrasketball to Battle Colorado in Halloween Charity Exhibition
The first chance to see the the newest version of Nebrasketball will take place before the month of November gets here. The Huskers are set to host Colorado in a charity exhibition on October 31. The ...
Jun 28, 2021 Credit: Steven Branscombe-USA TODAY Sports
Nebrasketball to host Creighton in Gavitt Tipoff Games
Nebraska and Creighton men's basketball are set to matchup again in 2021-22, but this time in a slightly different format. The Huskers and Bluejays will meet in Lincoln for the 2021 Gavitt Tipoff Game...
Jun 24, 2021 Credit: Steven Branscombe-USA TODAY Sports
Burroughs, Griffin among six selected for Nebraska Athletic Hall of Fame
Six former Huskers have been selected for the 2021 University of Nebraska Athletic Hall of Fame Class. The class includes Therese Alshammar (women's swimming & diving, 1998-99), Jordan Burroughs (...
Jun 09, 2021 Tony Webster / CC
Big Red Blitz itinerary released
Details for the Big Red Blitz have been released. On June 16, 10 groups of coaches, staff, and administrators will combine for 20 stops across Nebraska, talking with communities as far west as Allianc...
Jun 08, 2021 Nebraska football Scott Frost smiles during the 2021 Spring Game. (Photo Courtesy Nebraska Athletic Communications)
Banton to test NBA Draft process
Nebraska guard Dalano Banton has declared for the NBA Draft to test the process, all while keeping his eligibility intact should he decide to return to Lincoln. In a social media post, Banton said, "T...
May 31, 2021 Nebraska guard Dalano Banton prepares to make a move against Doane during the 2020-21 season. (Photo Courtesy Nebraska Athletic Communications)
Big Ten Announces 2021-22 Men's Basketball Matchups
The Big Ten Conference announced matchups for the upcoming 2021-22 men's basketball season Thursday. The 20-game conference schedule features seven home-and-homes to go with six opponents to be played...
May 13, 2021 Credit: Steven Branscombe-USA TODAY Sports
Nebrasketball adds high school guard commit to 2021 class
What could be the final piece for next season has committed to Nebraska. Quaran McPherson verbally committed to the Huskers Monday. The 6-foot-4 guard, originally from Queens, New York, played his pos...
May 03, 2021 Photo Courtesy Steven Branscombe-USA TODAY Sports
Thor to Pursue Pro Career
The era of Thor in Lincoln is over. It lasted four seasons, a rarity at at both Power 5 schools and at schools with coaching changes. Thorir Thorbjarnarson falls into both of those categories. The 6-f...
Apr 23, 2021 Mar 10, 2021; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions forward Seth Lundy (1) defends as Nebraska Cornhuskers guard Thorir Thorbjarnarson (34) controls the ball in the first half at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports
Nebrasketball Signing Class Climbing Rankings
Two major recruiting services have updated their rankings, with Nebraska men's basketball having one one of the top classes in the country. The four-man incoming recruiting class is ranked 14th nation...
Apr 20, 2021