Nebraska Cornhuskers
Nebraska's Thorbjarnarson says he'll pursue pro basketball

Apr. 23, 2021 02:35 PM EDT
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Thorir Thorbjarnarson announced Friday he will skip his extra season of eligibility at Nebraska and pursue a professional basketball...

San Jose State hires Tim Miles as basketball coach

Apr. 06, 2021 04:42 PM EDT
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — San Jose State has hired former Nebraska coach Tim Miles to take over the Spartans' struggling program. Athletic...

Ex-Bulls assistant Nate Loenser to join Hoiberg at Nebraska

Apr. 06, 2021 11:41 AM EDT
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Former Chicago Bulls assistant Nate Loenser will join Nebraska as an assistant coach and Doc Sadler will become a special assistant to...

New University of Minnesota mens' head basketball coach Ben Johnson addresses the media after he was introduced Tuesday, March 23, 2021, in Minneapolis. Johnson replaces Richard Pitino, who was fired after eight seasons and took the job at New Mexico. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)
New Gophers coach Johnson aims to keep top state talent home

By Dave Campbell Mar. 23, 2021 07:52 PM EDT

Oral Roberts head coach Paul Mills looks on during the second half of a first-round game against Ohio State in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament, Friday, March 19, 2021, at Mackey Arena in West Lafayette, Ind. Oral Roberts won in overtime. (AP Photo/Robert Franklin)
Pulling NCAA upset can change trajectory of coach's career

By Ralph D. Russo Mar. 20, 2021 02:08 AM EDT

FILE - In this Feb. 27, 2021, file photo, Texas Tech head coach Chris Beard reacts on the sideline during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Lubbock, Texas Feb. Utah State and Texas Tech meet in a first-round game in the South Region on Friday. (AP Photo/Justin Rex, File)
Smith's fast rise at Utah St much like Beard's trek at Tech

By Eric Olson Mar. 17, 2021 05:09 PM EDT

Minnesota head coach Richard Pitino watches his team play against Rutgers in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, March 6, 2021, in Minneapolis. Rutgers won 77-70 in overtime. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)
New Mexico hires Pitino, as Minnesota aims higher once again

By Dave Campbell Mar. 16, 2021 12:44 PM EDT

Maryland forward Donta Scott (24) is defended by Michigan State forward Marcus Bingham Jr. (30) in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game at the Big Ten Conference tournament in Indianapolis, Thursday, March 11, 2021. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Big Ten - Second Round - Game 3 (win) at Indiana Hoosiers 3/11/2021

Mar. 12, 2021 12:09 AM EST

Duke guard DJ Steward (2) celebrates a basket with teammate Duke guard Jordan Goldwire, right, during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in the second round of the Atlantic Coast Conference tournament in Greensboro, N.C., Wednesday, March 10, 2021. Duke defeated Louisville 70-56. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
Conference USA - Second Round - Game 2 (win) at UAB Blazers 3/11/2021

Mar. 12, 2021 12:09 AM EST

Nebraska's Kobe Webster is defended by Penn State's Jamari Wheeler (5) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game at the Big Ten men's tournament Wednesday, March 10, 2021, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Penn State pulls away late, beats Nebraska 72-66

Mar. 11, 2021 12:03 AM EST

Northwestern center Ryan Young, second from left, celebrates with guard Chase Audige, left, and guard Boo Buie after scoring a basket against Nebraska during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Evanston, Ill., Sunday, March 7, 2021. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Young's late basket lifts Northwestern over Nebraska 79-78

Mar. 07, 2021 04:19 PM EST

Iowa head coach Fran McCaffery, center, celebrates with guard Jordan Bohannon (3) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Nebraska, Thursday, March 4, 2021, in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Bohannon, No. 5 Iowa run away from Nebraska 102-64

By John Bohnenkamp Mar. 04, 2021 10:57 PM EST

Nebraska's Trey McGowens celebrates a three-point basket he made against Rutgers shortly before a timeout in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Monday, March 1, 2021, in Lincoln, Neb. (Kenneth Ferriera/Lincoln Journal Star via AP)
Huskers hitting their stride heading into trip to No. 5 Iowa

By Eric Olson Mar. 03, 2021 04:43 PM EST

Nebraska's Lat Mayen, right, goes under the basket to score against Rutgers' Caleb McConnell in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Monday, March 1, 2021, in Lincoln, Neb. (Kenneth Ferriera/Lincoln Journal Star via AP)
Mayen scores 25, Nebraska cruises past Rutgers without Allen

Mar. 01, 2021 09:41 PM EST

FILE - Nebraska coach Fred Hoiberg talks with guard Teddy Allen on the sideline during the first half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Illinois in Champaign, Ill., in this Thursday, Feb. 25, 2021, file photo. Allen, who set the Pinnacle Bank Arena scoring record less than a week ago, left the Nebraska basketball team on Monday, March 1, 2021. Coach Fred Hoiberg and Allen released a joint statement announcing the departure and did not give a specific reason. (AP Photo/Holly Hart, File)
Well-traveled Teddy Allen leaves Nebraska, his 3rd D1 team

Mar. 01, 2021 11:45 AM EST

Nebraska guard Thorir Thorbjarnarson, right, reacts after getting hit on the head by the elbow of Minnesota's Brandon Johnson (23) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 27, 2021, in Lincoln, Neb. (Francis Gardler/Lincoln Journal Star via AP)
Minnesota Golden Gophers at Nebraska Cornhuskers 2/27/2021

Feb. 27, 2021 09:50 PM EST

Nebraska guard Shamiel Stevenson (4) drives to the basket against Minnesota's Isaiah Ihnen (35) and Eric Curry (24) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 27, 2021, in Lincoln, Neb. (Francis Gardler/Lincoln Journal Star via AP)
Banton, Nebraska beat Minnesota 78-74, snap 5-game skid

Feb. 27, 2021 09:49 PM EST

Illinois guard Trent Frazier receives his framed jersey before his last home NCAA college basketball game, against Nebraska on Thursday, Feb. 25, 2021, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Holly Hart)
Cockburn scores 24 as No. 5 Illinois tops Nebraska 86-70

By Terry Towery Feb. 25, 2021 09:45 PM EST

Nebraska guard Shamiel Stevenson, right, shoots under pressure from Purdue's Brandon Newman (5) and Mason Gillis (0) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game on Saturday, Feb. 20, 2021, in Lincoln, Neb. (Francis Gardler/Lincoln Journal Star via AP)
Ivey, Stefanovic help Purdue pull away, beat Nebraska 75-58

Feb. 20, 2021 07:53 PM EST

Nebraska head coach Fred Hoiberg, left, and Maryland head coach Mark Turgeon talk after an NCAA college basketball game, Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2021, in College Park, Md. Maryland won 79-71. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Maryland beats Nebraska on back-to-back nights, 79-71

Feb. 17, 2021 10:00 PM EST