James Palmer Jr.

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

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 the second round of the NIT on Sunday night. Bane shot 6 for 9...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 full of disappointment for Penn State. Shooting 3-pointers hasn't been one of his...