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New-look Cornhuskers cruise in season opener 102-55

Nov. 25, 2020 02:37 PM EST

FILE - This March 27, 2019 file photo shows Tennessee's Derrick Walker (15) during practice for the NCAA men's college basketball tournament in Louisville, Ky. The NCAA has suspended Walker for the first 16 games of the season for a rules violation while he was at Tennessee in 2018-19. The Nebraska athletic department made the announcement Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2020, shortly before the Cornhuskers' opener against McNeese State.(AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Huskers' Walker to sit 16 games for violation at Tennessee

Nov. 25, 2020 09:40 AM EST

Pittsburgh head coach Jeff Capel instructs his team as they play against Syracuse during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2020, in Pittsburgh. Capel enters his third season at Pittsburgh hoping the Panthers can hang tough in the ACC. Promising starts in each of his first two years on the job ended with the Panthers in a tailspin. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)

Pitt looks to take another step forward under Capel

By Will Graves Nov. 13, 2020 11:51 AM EST

FILE - In this March 5, 2020, file photo, Nebraska head coach Fred Hoiberg watches his team compete against Michigan during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Ann Arbor, Mich. Hoiberg did a near total remake of the roster in his first year at Nebraska, and the Cornhuskers finished the season on a school-record 17-game losing streak. (AP Photo/Jose Juarez, File)

Huskers hope for better results with latest Hoiberg makeover

By Eric Olson Nov. 10, 2020 08:44 AM EST

FILE - In this Jan. 17, 2020, file photo, then-Wisconsin guard Kobe King (23) is defended by Michigan State forward Aaron Henry (11) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in East Lansing, Mich. Former Wisconsin guard Kobe King has changed his plans and won’t be continuing his career at Nebraska.
Nebraska coach Fred Hoiberg said in a statement Friday, June 19, 2020, that King had informed the staff that he wouldn’t be enrolling at the school due to personal reasons. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio, File)

Change of plans: Ex-Badger Kobe King won't play at Nebraska

Jun. 19, 2020 01:18 PM EDT

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 football coach Scott Frost and men's basketball coach Fred Hoiberg will donate a portion of their salaries to the athletic department's general operating fund to help offset revenue shortfalls because of the coronavirus pandemic. The athletic department said in a statement Thursday, June 18, 2020, the amount of the donations would be determined when the 2021 budget is closer to being finalized. Frost's salary is $5 million this year. Hoiberg is set to earn $3 million. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik, File)

Frost, Hoiberg donating some pay to Nebraska athletics

Jun. 18, 2020 01:36 PM EDT

Gates stand locked outside the closed Manchester City Etihad Stadium, in Manchester, northern England, as the English Premier League soccer season has been suspended due to coronavirus, Thursday, April 9, 2020. The new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms for most people, but for some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe illness or death. (AP Photo/Jon Super)

The Latest: Nebraska to air virtual spring football for fans

By The Associated Press Apr. 13, 2020 04:45 PM EDT

Nebraska head coach Fred Hoiberg calls a play during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Indiana at the Big Ten Conference tournament, Wednesday, March 11, 2020, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)

Hoiberg: I wouldn't have coached if it was risk to others

By Eric Olson Mar. 12, 2020 10:36 AM EDT

Nebraska's Kevin Cross (1) goes to the basket against Indiana's Race Thompson (25) and Jerome Hunter (21) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game at the Big Ten Conference tournament, Wednesday, March 11, 2020, in Indianapolis. Indiana won 89-64. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)

Nebraska's Hoiberg leaves Big Ten loss with 'common cold'

By Mark Ambrogi Mar. 11, 2020 10:53 PM EDT

Georgia guard Sahvir Wheeler (15) drives between Mississippi defenders Khadim Sy (3) and Devontae Shuler (2) in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the Southeastern Conference Tournament Wednesday, March 11, 2020, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

Florida International Golden Panthers at Charlotte 49ers 3/12/2020

Mar. 11, 2020 07:26 PM EDT

Wisconsin forward Micah Potter, right, hugs Wisconsin head coach Greg Gard after defeating Indiana 60-56 in an NCAA college basketball game in Bloomington, Ind., Saturday, March 7, 2020. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)

Big Ten takes bruising battles to conference tournament

By Michael Marot Mar. 10, 2020 03:50 PM EDT

3-point barrage lifts Minnesota over Nebraska 107-75

By Patrick Donnelly Mar. 08, 2020 03:15 PM EDT
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Gabe Kalscheur scored 26 points and Alihan Demir added 19 points and 10 rebounds on Sunday as Minnesota set a season-high in scoring with a...

Police cite Nebraska guard after minor traffic accident

Mar. 06, 2020 02:15 PM EST
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — A Nebraska men's basketball player was cited after leaving the scene of an accident, Lincoln police said. Sophomore...