Bryce McGowens
FILE - Nebraska's Bryce McGowens (5) plays against Northwestern's Chase Audige (1) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 5, 2022, in Lincoln, Neb. is McGowens is The Associated Press newcomer of the year in the Big Ten Conference, announced Tuesday, March 8, 2022. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz, File)
Huskers' McGowens, B10 newcomer of year, to enter NBA draft

Mar. 21, 2022 12:47 PM EDT

Michigan head coach Juwan Howard reacts during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Wisconsin, Sunday, Feb. 20, 2022, in Madison, Wis. (Mark Hoffman/Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel via AP)
Focus of Big Ten Tournament: Howard's return, Davis' health

By Steve Megargee Mar. 08, 2022 05:13 PM EST

FILE - Nebraska's Bryce McGowens (5) plays against Northwestern's Chase Audige (1) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 5, 2022, in Lincoln, Neb. is McGowens is The Associated Press newcomer of the year in the Big Ten Conference, announced Tuesday, March 8, 2022. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz, File)
Badgers' Johnny Davis, Greg Gard take AP Big Ten top honors

By Eric Olson Mar. 08, 2022 12:01 PM EST

Wisconsin's Brad Davison (34) shoots against Nebraska's Lat Mayen (11) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, March 6, 2022, in Madison, Wis. Nebraska won 74-73. (AP Photo/Andy Manis)
Davis hurt, No. 10 Wisconsin misses B10 clinch, Huskers win

By Jim Hoehn Mar. 06, 2022 05:09 PM EST

Illinois center Kofi Cockburn (21) grabs a rebound against Michigan during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Sunday, Feb. 27, 2022, in Ann Arbor, Mich. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
Big Ten This Week: Illini host Iowa with high finish on line

By Eric Olson Mar. 04, 2022 02:17 AM EST

Ohio State guard Jamari Wheeler, right, and forward E.J. Liddell head off the court after the team's 78-70 loss to Nebraska in an NCAA college basketball game in Columbus, Ohio, Tuesday, March 1, 2022. (AP Photo/Paul Vernon)
Nebraska tops No. 23 OSU, Hoiberg's 1st win over ranked foe

By Jacob Benge Mar. 01, 2022 09:35 PM EST

Penn State forward John Harrar, right, makes his way to the basket during an NCAA college basketball game against Nebraska, Sunday, Feb. 27, 2022, in State College, Pa. (Noah Riffe/Centre Daily Times via AP)
Freshman McGowens powers Nebraska past Penn State 93-70

Feb. 27, 2022 09:04 PM EST

Iowa head coach Fran McCaffery yells at the referees during the first half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Nebraska on Friday, Feb. 25, 2022, in Lincoln, Neb. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)
Perkins' 20 points leads No. 25 Iowa past Huskers 88-78

By Eric Olson Feb. 25, 2022 11:23 PM EST

Iowa's Tony Perkins, right, warms up with teammates before the team's NCAA college basketball game against Nebraska, Friday, Feb. 25, 2022, in Lincoln, Neb. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)
Iowa Hawkeyes at Nebraska Cornhuskers 2/25/2022

Feb. 25, 2022 08:28 PM EST

Nebraska's Kobe Webster (10) passes under pressure from Northwestern's Ryan Young (15) as Ryan Greer watches during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Feb. 22, 2022, in Evanston, Ill. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
Northwestern ends 3-game skid, beats Nebraska 77-65

Feb. 22, 2022 10:23 PM EST

Nebraska's Lat Mayen (11) goes for a layup against Maryland during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Friday, Feb. 18, 2022, in Lincoln, Neb. (Jaiden Tripi/Lincoln Journal Star via AP)
Russell scores 23 as Maryland rolls past Nebraska 90-74

Feb. 19, 2022 12:00 AM EST

Nebraska's C.J. Wilcher (0) celebrates after hitting a 3-pointer against Minnesota during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2022, in Lincoln, Neb. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)
Nebraska tops Minnesota 78-65 for 1st Big Ten win of season

Feb. 09, 2022 11:25 PM EST

Nebraska's Alonzo Verge Jr. (1) tries to knock the ball away from Jamison Battle (10) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2022, in Lincoln, Neb. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)
Minnesota Golden Gophers at Nebraska Cornhuskers 2/9/2022

Feb. 09, 2022 09:46 PM EST

Northwestern's Ty Berry (3) drives for the basket as Nebraska's Bryce McGowens (5) reaches in from behind during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 5, 2022, in Lincoln, Neb. Northwestern won 87-63. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)
Northwestern buries Nebraska with 13 3-pointers, 87-63

Feb. 05, 2022 03:42 PM EST

Northwestern's Boo Buie (0) reacts after making a 3-point shot against Nebraska during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 5, 2022, in Lincoln, Neb. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)
Northwestern Wildcats at Nebraska Cornhuskers 2/5/2022

Feb. 05, 2022 01:52 PM EST

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark (22) reacts after making a 3-point basket against Ohio State during an NCAA college basketball game Monday, Jan. 31, 2022, in Iowa City, Iowa. (Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-Citizen via AP)
Big Ten This Week: Purdue out to change fortunes vs Michigan

By Eric Olson Feb. 04, 2022 02:11 AM EST

Michigan center Hunter Dickinson (1) grabs a rebound away from Nebraska guard Kobe Webster (10) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2022, in Ann Arbor, Mich. Dickinson led all players with 26 points and eight rebounds in a 85-79 win. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
Michigan scores last 6 points to beat Nebraska 85-79

Feb. 01, 2022 11:56 PM EST

Rutgers guard Paul Mulcahy (4) makes a jump shot against Nebraska in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 29, 2022, in Lincoln, Neb. (AP Photo/John Peterson)
Rutgers rallies, hand Nebraska its 8th straight loss, 63-61

Jan. 29, 2022 09:48 PM EST

Nebraska's Derrick Walker (13) loses control of the ball against Wisconsin's Steven Crowl (22), Chucky Hepburn (23) and Jonathan Davis (1) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Jan. 27, 2022, in Lincoln, Neb. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)
Hepburn, Badgers win in his emotional homecoming to Nebraska

By Eric Olson Jan. 27, 2022 07:17 PM EST

Wisconsin players warm up before playing against Nebraska in an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Jan. 27, 2022, in Lincoln, Neb. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)
Wisconsin Badgers at Nebraska Cornhuskers 1/27/2022

Jan. 27, 2022 04:28 PM EST