ERIC OLSON
Nebraska's Thorir Thorbjarnarson goes to the basket against Michigan's Jon Teske (15) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Lincoln, Neb., Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2020. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik)
Michigan ends losing streak with 79-68 win over Nebraska

By Eric Olson Jan. 28, 2020 09:18 PM EST
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Michigan needed a win in the worst way.

Zegarowski's late 3 lifts No. 25 Creighton past Friars 78-74

By Eric Olson Jan. 18, 2020 07:13 PM EST
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Marcus Zegarowski hit the tie-breaking 3-pointer with 2.7

Minnesota's Daniel Oturu reacts to his team scoring a basket in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Penn State, Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2020, in Minneapolis. Minnesota won 75-69. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs)
Rutgers set for physical test when Minnesota's Oturu visits

By Eric Olson Jan. 17, 2020 02:59 AM EST
What to watch in Big Ten basketball this weekend: GAME OF

Rutgers guard Ron Harper Jr. reacts after the team's 72-61 win over Penn State in an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2020, in Piscataway, N.J. (AP Photo/Michael Owens)
Surprising Rutgers meets Illini looking to extend win streak

By Eric Olson Jan. 10, 2020 02:15 AM EST
What to watch in Big Ten basketball this weekend: GAME OF

Villanova's Jeremiah Robinson-Earl (24) goes to the basket past Creighton's Marcus Zegarowski, left, and Christian Bishop (13) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Omaha, Neb., Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2020. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik)
Gillespie scores 24, leads No. 16 'Nova past Creighton 64-59

By Eric Olson Jan. 07, 2020 11:35 PM EST
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Collin Gillespie and Saddiq Bey made back-to-back 3-pointers

Rutgers' Akwasi Yeboah, right, goes to the basket in front of Nebraska's Kevin Cross (1), as Shaq Carter (13) watches during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Lincoln, Neb., Friday, Jan. 3, 2020. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik)
McConnell subs for Baker, leads Rutgers past Huskers 79-62

By Eric Olson Jan. 03, 2020 10:10 PM EST
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Rutgers found out shortly before its game against Nebraska

Purdue guard Isaiah Thompson (11) dribbles around Nebraska guard Cam Mack (3) for a layup during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Lincoln, Neb., Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019. (AP Photo/John Peterson)
Huskers top Purdue 70-56; Mack's triple-double a 1st for Neb

By Eric Olson Dec. 15, 2019 06:11 PM EST
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — The outlook for what Nebraska might be able to accomplish

Creighton's Marcus Zegarowski (11) passes the ball away from Nebraska's Dachon Burke Jr., right, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Omaha, Neb., Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik)
Creighton rides fast start to a 95-76 win over Cornhuskers

By Eric Olson Dec. 07, 2019 04:43 PM EST
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Creighton had its long winning streak against Nebraska end

UC Riverside's George Willborn III (35) goes for a layup against Nebraska's Dachon Burke Jr. (11) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Lincoln, Neb., Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2019. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik)
UC Riverside beats Huskers 66-47 to spoil Hoiberg's debut

By Eric Olson Nov. 05, 2019 11:10 PM EST
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — The enormity of the project Fred Hoiberg has undertaken at

In this Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2019 photo, Nebraska coach Fred Hoiberg talks to Cam Mack (3) during an NCAA college basketball exhibition game against Doane University in Lincoln, Neb. Hoiberg knows the track record of Nebraska basketball coaches is not good. He wanted the job anyway. He takes over a program that has not won a conference championship in 70 years or ever won a game in the NCAA Tournament. He says a sold-out arena and top-notch facilities can trump the program's lack of tradition. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik)
Hoiberg sees untapped potential at long-suffering Nebraska

By Eric Olson Nov. 01, 2019 02:19 PM EDT
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Fred Hoiberg knows the track record of Nebraska basketball

In this Oct. 16, 2019, photo, Mitch Ballock smiles during Creighton's NCAA college basketball media day in Omaha, Neb. A strong finish to last year's regular season could not push Creighton into the NCAA Tournament. The Bluejays are using the disappointment for motivation. Ballock is among four returning starters from the team that finished 20-15 overall, tied for third in the Big East and reached the NIT quarterfinals. Marcus Zegarowski, Davion Mintz and Ty-Shon Alexander also are back. The Bluejays open Nov. 5 at home against Kennesaw State. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik)
Experienced Creighton is looking to build on strong finish

By Eric Olson Oct. 25, 2019 03:27 PM EDT
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — A strong finish to the regular season couldn't push

File- This April 2, 2019, file photo shows Fred Hoiberg being introduced as Nebraska's new NCAA college basketball head coach at a news conference in Lincoln, Neb. Nebraska fans will need to keep a roster handy when they watch Hoiberg’s first Cornhuskers team. Of the 16 players, 14 weren’t on the team in 2018-19. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik, File)
Expectations low for Fred Hoiberg's new-look Cornhuskers

By Eric Olson Oct. 23, 2019 10:28 AM EDT
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Nebraska fans will need to keep a roster handy when they watch

FILE - In this April 2, 2019, file photo, Fred Hoiberg smiles as he is introduced as Nebraska's new NCAA college basketball head coach at a news conference in Lincoln, Neb. Nebraska’s nine-day tour of Italy next month will be the epitome of a team-building exercise. New coach Fred Hoiberg’s personnel decisions combined with the departure of four senior starters and a junior taken in the NBA draft left the Cornhuskers with one player who was active last season. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik, File)
Hoiberg's Huskers getting acquainted before heading overseas

By Eric Olson Jul. 23, 2019 05:48 PM EDT
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — New Nebraska coach Fred Hoiberg might want to consider writing

East Carolina's Alec Burleson pitches against Campbell in an NCAA college baseball tournament regional game in Greenville, N.C., Monday, June 3, 2019. (Ethan Hyman/The News & Observer via AP)
Michigan heating up at right time, moves to super regionals

By Eric Olson Jun. 04, 2019 12:23 AM EDT
After barely making the NCAA Tournament, Michigan is now a regional champion and on

In this photo taken April 2, 2019, Nebraska athletic director Bill Moos, left, introduces Fred Hoiberg as Nebraska's new NCAA college basketball head coach at a news conference in Lincoln, Neb. Moos has pulled off two of the splashiest hires in college athletics in the 18 months since he arrived. He brought Scott Frost back to his alma mater after he coached Central Florida to an unbeaten season in 2017. This week he hired former Iowa State star player and coach Hoiberg. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik)
Bill Moos riding high at Nebraska in wake of big-time hires

By Eric Olson Apr. 07, 2019 10:08 AM EDT
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Bill Moos has rolled with the punches. Now he is just on a roll.

Fred Hoiberg smiles as he is introduced as Nebraska's new NCAA college basketball head coach at a news conference in Lincoln, Neb., Tuesday, April 2, 2019. Hoiberg, former head coach for the Chicago Bulls and Iowa State, replaces fired head coach Tim Miles. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik)
Nebraska vows it's 'all in on basketball' with Hoiberg hire

By Eric Olson Apr. 02, 2019 06:37 PM EDT
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Nebraska has built some of the best basketball facilities in the

Kentucky's PJ Washington dunks the ball during the second half of the Midwest Regional final game against Auburn in the NCAA men's College basketball tournament Sunday, March 31, 2019, in Kansas City, Mo. Auburn won 77-71 in overtime. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Kentucky's Washington plays through pain in loss to Auburn

By Eric Olson Mar. 31, 2019 07:15 PM EDT
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — PJ Washington got more out of himself and his sore left foot

Kentucky's Tyler Herro looks over at head coach John Calipari during a news conference at the NCAA tournament college basketball tournament Saturday, March 30, 2019, in Kansas City, Mo. Kentucky is set to play Auburn in the Midwest regional final on Sunday. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Tyler Herro: Kentucky fans love him, opponents not so much

By Eric Olson Mar. 30, 2019 06:47 PM EDT
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Tyler Herro is always confident, some might even say cocky,

FILE - In this Friday, Nov. 16, 2018 file photo, Chicago Bulls head coach Fred Hoiberg watches during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Milwaukee Bucks in Milwaukee. A person with knowledge of the negotiations has told The Associated Press that Nebraska has finalized a deal to hire Fred Hoiberg as its coach. The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity Saturday, March 30, 2019 because the school has not announced the hiring. (AP Photo/Morry Gash, File)
Ex-Bulls coach Fred Hoiberg hired at struggling Nebraska

By Eric Olson Mar. 30, 2019 01:44 PM EDT
Fred Hoiberg, the former NBA player who coached Iowa State and the Chicago Bulls, was

Kentucky's Tyler Herro (14) and Immanuel Quickley celebrate following a men's NCAA tournament college basketball Midwest Regional semifinal game against Houston Friday, March 29, 2019, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Herro late 3-pointer lifts Kentucky over Houston, to Elite 8

By Eric Olson Mar. 30, 2019 12:38 AM EDT
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Kentucky got its big man back, and PJ Washington helped get