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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

Bane scores 30, TCU beats Nebraska 88-72 in NIT

Mar. 24, 2019 11:59 PM EDT
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — Desmond Bane had 30 points as TCU defeated Nebraska 88-72 in

Nebraska guard Johnny Trueblood (4) shoots next to Butler's Paul Jorgensen (5) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in the NIT on Wednesday, March 20, 2019, in Lincoln, Neb. (Francis Gardler/Lincoln Journal Star via AP)
Roby lifts Nebraska over Butler 80-76 in NIT

Mar. 20, 2019 11:43 PM EDT
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Isaiah Roby had a career-high 28 points as Nebraska edged past

Nebraska's James Palmer Jr. (0) gets fouled by Wisconsin's Khalil Iverson during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in the quarterfinals of the Big Ten Conference tournament, Friday, March 15, 2019, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Kiichiro Sato)
No. 19 Wisconsin tops Nebraska 66-62 in Big 10 tourney

By Jay Cohen Mar. 15, 2019 05:44 PM EDT
CHICAGO (AP) — With every clutch play by Nate Reuvers and company, Wisconsin showed

Maryland's Anthony Cowan Jr. reacts during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against the Nebraska in the second round of the Big Ten Conference tournament, Thursday, March 14, 2019, in Chicago. The Nebraska won 69-61. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Nebraska surprises No. 21 Maryland 69-61 in Big 10 tourney

By Jay Cohen Mar. 14, 2019 05:54 PM EDT
CHICAGO (AP) — Once James Palmer Jr. pulled on his crisp red Nebraska jersey, it was

Rutgers head coach Steve Pikiell, left, and guard Geo Baker react during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in the first round of the Big Ten Conference tournament against Nebraska in Chicago, Wednesday, March 13, 2019. Nebraska won 68-61. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Big Ten - First Round - Game 1 (win) at Maryland Terrapins 3/14/2019

Mar. 13, 2019 09:11 PM EDT

Nebraska forward Isaiah Roby scores against Rutgers during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the first round of the Big Ten Conference tournament in Chicago, Wednesday, March 13, 2019. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Palmer Jr. scores 34, Nebraska beats Rutgers 68-61

By Andrew Seligman Mar. 13, 2019 09:06 PM EDT
CHICAGO (AP) — Nebraska coach Tim Miles was grinning ear to ear and waving to the

Arizona's Justin Coleman grabs a rebound against Southern California during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the first round of the Pac-12 conference tournament Wednesday, March 13, 2019, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
ACC - First Round - Game 3 (win) at Syracuse Orange 3/13/2019

Mar. 13, 2019 04:13 PM EDT

Nebraska guard James Palmer Jr., center, loses control of the ball after running into Michigan State forwards Gabe Brown, left, and Xavier Tillman, right, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, March 5, 2019, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Goins scores 24 as No. 9 Michigan State tops Nebraska 91-76

By Larry Lage Mar. 05, 2019 09:39 PM EST
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Kenny Goins and Matt McQuaid have been role players for

Michigan guard Charles Matthews, center, walks with a right foot cast, before an NCAA college basketball game against Nebraska at Crisler Center in Ann Arbor, Mich., Thursday, Feb. 28, 2019. Matthews injured his right foot during Michigan's loss to Michigan State last Sunday. (AP Photo/Tony Ding)
No. 9 Michigan beats Nebraska 82-53 in home finale

By Noah Trister Feb. 28, 2019 09:07 PM EST
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — For the first time all season, Michigan needed to change its

Nebraska coach Tim Miles urges his team on, during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Purdue in Lincoln, Neb., Saturday, Feb. 23, 2019. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik)
Eifert's late baskets help No. 15 Purdue hold off Huskers

By Kent Wolgamott Feb. 23, 2019 04:49 PM EST
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Purdue's Grady Eifert headed toward the basket when he saw

Penn State gets highest Big Ten point total in 95-71 win

By Travis Johnson Feb. 19, 2019 09:19 PM EST
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) — Lamar Stevens has done nearly everything well in a season

Nebraska's James Palmer Jr. (0) dunks as Northwestern's Dererk Pardon (5) watches during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Lincoln, Neb., Saturday, Feb. 16, 2019. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik)
Roby has double-double; Nebraska beats Northwestern 59-50

By Kent Wolgamott Feb. 16, 2019 11:30 PM EST
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Isaiah Roby had a double-double to lead Nebraska to a 59-50 win

Nebraska's Isaiah Roby, right, defends Minnesota's Daniel Oturu (25) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Lincoln, Neb., Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2019. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik)
Palmer's last-second FTs lift Huskers over Gophers 62-61

By Eric Olson Feb. 14, 2019 12:18 AM EST
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — James Palmer made two free throws with 1.1 seconds left to give

Nebraska coach Tim Miles yells instructions to his team during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Minnesota in Lincoln, Neb., Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2019. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik)
Palmer's last-second FTs lift Huskers over Gophers 62-61

By Eric Olson Feb. 13, 2019 11:38 PM EST
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Nebraska caught a break in the final seconds — maybe even two —

Nebraska guard James Palmer Jr. (0) drives past Purdue forward Trevion Williams (50) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in West Lafayette, Ind., Saturday, Feb. 9, 2019. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
No. 15 Purdue beats 'Huskers 81-62 for 8th straight win

By Michael Marot Feb. 09, 2019 10:44 PM EST
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Grady Eifert gave No. 15 Purdue the boost it needed Saturday.

Nebraska coach Tim Miles argues a technical foul against him with official Terry Wymer, during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Maryland in Lincoln, Neb., Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2019. Maryland won 60-45. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik)
Season that started so promising for Huskers takes bad turn

By Eric Olson Feb. 08, 2019 02:04 AM EST
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — This breakout season for Nebraska has broken down.

Nebraska coach Tim Miles turns to his bench during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Maryland in Lincoln, Neb., Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2019. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik)
Smith, Fernando lead No. 24 Maryland past Nebraska 60-45

By Eric Olson Feb. 06, 2019 09:22 PM EST
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Jalen Smith's second big offensive game of the season against

Illinois forward Giorgi Bezhanishvili (15) looks to pass out a offensive rebound to Illinois guard Trent Frazier (1) who is being guarded by Nebraska guard Glynn Watson Jr. (5) during an NCAA college basketball game in Champaign, Ill., Saturday. Feb. 2, 2019. (AP Photo/Robin Scholz)
Illinois hands Nebraska its fifth straight loss 71-64

By Terry Towery Feb. 02, 2019 04:54 PM EST
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) — Pundits love to say defense wins basketball games, and

Wisconsin's Ethan Happ (22) goes for a layup against Nebraska's Isaiah Roby (15) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Lincoln, Neb., Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2019. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik)
No. 24 Wisconsin wins its 4th straight, 62-51 over Nebraska

By Eric Olson Jan. 29, 2019 10:11 PM EST
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Wisconsin star Ethan Happ had trouble getting going on the