ACC center with 3-point range transfers to Nebraska men's basketball An ACC center with 3-point range made transferred to Nebraska, giving Huskers potential replacement for Rienk Mast.

Three-on-three basketball helped mold Boden Kapke's passing ability. Now he joins a Nebraska team that expects a lot from its big men.

“I feel like they have the best opportunity to continue to develop my game, and I really like their style of play." omaha.com/sports/huske...

Nebraska basketball offseason primer: Assessing NU's needs before the transfer portal opens Nebraska basketball has two key needs to address in its quest to replicate the best season in school history. Here's Wilson Moore's offseason primer.

Nebraska offseason primer: on portal needs, potential returners, retention and more. omaha.com/sports/huske...

Pride, frustration, reflection swirl for Nebraska basketball as season ends Pride, frustration, reflection swirled for Nebraska basketball as a dream season ended with a loss to rival Iowa.

Conflicting collective emotions played out in Nebraska's locker room. The Huskers know they'll one day look back fondly on the season. But Thursday, the sting of a Sweet 16 loss to Iowa was sharp and painful.

“It’s gonna hurt pretty bad." omaha.com/sports/huske...

Cold spell, 5-on-4 blunder cap otherwise record-breaking Nebraska season They had previously won their first NCAA tournament game in program history, then a thriller over Vanderbilt to to forge further into the unknown for a historically downtrodden program.

Over the last five minutes of the game, Iowa made shots. Nebraska didn't. It was simple as that as a magical, historic season ended in the Sweet 16 in bitter fashion. omaha.com/sports/huske...

Tongue in cheek, heart on sleeve, 'big kid' Berke Buyuktuncel delivering in NCAA tournament A "big kid" off the court, Berke Buyuktuncel has often been Nebraska basketball's fire between the lines - and in the NCAA tournament.

“I don’t know what I would do without him. I feel like the world would be gray without him.”

Welcome to Berke Buyuktuncel’s world. It’s fun, colorful and occasionally explicit until the ball goes in the air. omaha.com/sports/huske...

'It's certainly different': Nebraska basketball prepares for Round 3 with Iowa The regular season featured 85 minutes of loud, physical and emotionally draining basketball between Nebraska and Iowa. The last chapter of the trilogy is Thursday.

The trilogy ends Thursday. Nebraska and Iowa played 85 minutes of loud, physical, emotionally draining basketball this season. They’ll meet one more time in Houston with the stakes at their highest. omaha.com/sports/huske...

'We really did this': Braden Frager delivers win, Nebraska's historic run marches to Sweet 16 Nebraska absorbed every punch, delivered a game-winning blow, then had to survive a half-court heave that nearly went in to punch its ticket to the NCAA's Sweet 16.

Nebraska absorbed punch after punch from Vanderbilt. Its mental toughness was tested in a pressure cooker of an environment.

Then the hometown kid played hero.

The Huskers are moving onto the Sweet 16, escaping OKC after a game no one will soon forget. omaha.com/sports/huske...

'Electric' scenes propel Pryce Sandfort, Nebraska basketball to rout of Troy, historic NCAA win Sam Hoiberg stood at center court, a victorious fist raised in the air, joy washing over him and a Nebraska program clean of the defining narrative in its forgettable history.

Nebraska thoroughly, definitively buried its past in Oklahoma City. A raucous crowd guided the Huskers. A furious, emotional performance hammered the point home: this year, this team is different. A new era is underway. omaha.com/sports/huske...

Nebraska basketball grabs No. 4 seed in NCAA tournament, will face Troy in Oklahoma City Nebraska basketball's NCAA tournament journey will start Thursday in Oklahoma City against Troy.

It will be Nebraska vs. Troy on Thursday in Oklahoma City.

“There are no more do-overs. We can’t go back and watch film and clean up anymore. It’s all about going out there and giving everything we got.” omaha.com/sports/huske...

Gym nights, driveway ball, a leap of faith: 9 moments that made Nebraska's Cale Jacobsen Cale Jacobsen is a small-town star shaped by family, hard work and a leap of faith into a key part of Nebraska basketball's historic team.

Long before overtime against Iowa, before he was part of Nebraska’s rotation, Cale Jacobsen was raised in the Ashland-Greenwood High School gym. It set the groundwork for who he would become.

The Jacobsen origin story, one fleeting moment at a time: omaha.com/sports/huske...

Gym nights, driveway ball, a leap of faith: 9 moments that made Nebraska's Cale Jacobsen Cale Jacobsen is a small-town star shaped by family, hard work and a leap of faith into a key part of Nebraska basketball's historic team.

FEATURE | For Cale Jacobsen, coming to Nebraska required a leap of faith.

Years later, the Ashland native is part of why Nebrasketball has made history all season.

On the memories that shaped him, from @wilsmoore.bsky.social:

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'Got what we deserved': No. 9 Nebraska basketball thrashed by UCLA For a moment Tuesday in the second half of its double-digit loss at UCLA, Nebraska was within striking distance. That moment slipped away quickly for the ninth-ranked Huskers.

More on last night: Nebraska rarely played well, and when it did, UCLA had an answer. omaha.com/sports/huske...

No. 12 Nebraska basketball's second-half flurry trounces Trojans After Fred Hoiberg got on his team "pretty good" at halftime, No. 12 Nebraska basketball played its ideal second half against USC.

Nebraska wiped USC off the map with dominant second half. The Huskers got stops on defense, which turned into opportunities in transition. Their halfcourt offense generated looks at the rim. And, of course, there was another Pryce Sandfort heater. omaha.com/sports/huske...

'Hustle plays' help No. 12 Nebraska turn back athletic Maryland, freshman star Fred Hoiberg didn't like the looks of his guys' faces until a series of hustle plays - triggered by Sam Hoiberg - helped the Huskers turn back the testy Terrapins.

Fred Hoiberg didn't like his team's body language when Nebraska trailed Maryland by three points.

“Looking at their faces, it felt like we were down 20."

The Huskers responded with a hair-on-fire effort over the last 10 minutes, avoiding a late upset. omaha.com/sports/huske...

Pryce-O-Matic: No. 9 Nebraska drills Penn State as Sandfort drills eight 3s Pryce Sandfort didn't need much room to tie Nebraska's school record for 3s in a rout of basement-dwelling Penn State.

From yesterday: Nebraska got lunch pail performances from Braden Frager and Jared Garcia, and Pryce Sandfort shot the cover off the ball as the Huskers breezed past Penn State. omaha.com/sports/huske...

Pryce Sandfort returns to Iowa in crucial game for Nebraska basketball Pryce Sandfort grew up in Waukee, Iowa and spent two years as a Hawkeye. Tuesday, he'll return to Carver-Hawkeye Arena for the first time as a Husker.

Pryce Sandfort downplayed his return to Iowa. Fred Hoiberg isn't worried about it being a distraction.

It's a main storyline in a game with plenty of them, one that major tournament implications for both teams. omaha.com/sports/huske...

Pryce Sandfort, scrappy defense help No. 7 Nebraska basketball stifle Northwestern Hot shooting from Pryce Sandfort and stifling defense helped No. 7 Nebraska basketball overcome a clunky start to beat Northwestern.

Through fits of ugliness and sloppiness on offense, Nebraska’s defense served as its backbone.

It kept the Huskers competitive until the offense came alive, led by Pryce Sandfort. omaha.com/sports/huske...

High stakes, tough task: No. 13 Purdue's battle-tested roster set to test No. 7 Nebraska Nebraska will face Purdue's core of Braden Smith, Fletcher Loyer and Trey Kaufman-Renn for the last time in the regular season. Their seasoned, veteran group will test the Huskers' resolve.

Competing with good teams is now the expectation for Nebraska. Records say the Huskers have risen to Purdue's level over the past year, but Tuesday is a chance to prove it. omaha.com/sports/huske...

No. 5 Nebraska goes cold in second half, No. 9 Illinois heats up to hand Huskers consecutive losses An ocean of 3-pointers carried No. 5 Nebraska through the first half against No. 9 Illinois. But when those dried up, the Huskers had no recourse.

An ocean of 3-pointers carried Nebraska through the first half of its 78-69 loss to Illinois. When it dried up, the Huskers had no recourse.

Illinois' length and Keaton Wagler were too much for NU, which dropped its second straight top-10 matchup. omaha.com/sports/huske...

Fast pace, midnight runs, false teeth: Nebraska's record-setting 1965-66 basketball team Stars from Nebraska's record-setting 1965-66 basketball team remember what made their team great, and see similarities in the current Husker squad.

Before this season, one Nebraska team had started conference play with nine straight wins and cracked the top eight of the AP poll.

A look back at Joe Cipriano and the 1965-66 Huskers, fast breaks, false teeth and all. omaha.com/sports/huske...

Nebraska basketball notes: Cale Jacobsen and Leo Curtis make plays, Huskers battle illness Cale Jacobsen began the game lining up across from 7-foot-3 Michigan center Aday Mara and winning the jump ball. It was a precursor to the rest of Jacobsen's night.

Some leftover notes from Ann Arbor: Cale Jacobsen provides a spark, Leo Curtis proves he can handle rotation minutes and more. omaha.com/sports/huske...

In top-five battle, Michigan rallies late to hand short-handed Nebraska first loss An onslaught of Michigan physicality was bearing down on Nebraska. NU tried in vain to hold onto its late lead in a 75-72 loss, but No. 3 UM kept surging

Undersized and undermanned, Nebraska tried desperately to hang onto its late lead. Michigan was too big, too physical, too inevitable.

The Wolverines won the clash of Big Ten titans, leaving NU with a glimmer of optimism nonetheless. omaha.com/sports/huske...

Big, tall and 'that good': No. 3 Michigan is No. 5 Nebraska basketball's toughest test yet Nebraska basketball will have to play "perfect," coach Fred Hoiberg said, to beat No. 3 Michigan's height, defense and pace.

It's No. 3 vs. No. 5 in Ann Arbor tonight. Nebraska has rarely played in these kinds of games throughout its history. For a team so far into uncharted waters it might discover a new continent, it's the biggest opportunity yet. omaha.com/sports/huske...

Nebraska basketball notes: NU's rotation without Braden Frager, Kendall Blue's homecoming How Nebraska basketball managed the absence of Braden Frager, handled officials' quick whistle and celebrated Kendall Blue's homecoming.

Emptying the notebook from Minneapolis: odds and ends on Braden Frager's status, Nebraska's resultant tight rotation and more. omaha.com/sports/huske...

After frustrating first half, No. 7 Nebraska finds footing, rolls past Minnesota to 20-0 Husker coaches thought Minnesota was playing harder, and that was unacceptable. Then Nebraska outscored the Gophers by 25 in the second half to continue its unbeaten start.

Fred Hoiberg and Nate Loenser took turns chewing out Nebraska at halftime. Apparently it worked. The Huskers regrouped and rode Pryce Sandfort to blowout win over Minnesota.

“Championship teams respond the right way, and that’s exactly what our guys did.” omaha.com/sports/huske...

Frager injury forces Nebraska to adjust ahead of Minnesota trip: 'It's next man up' Nebraska must refocus as it heads to Minnesota for Saturday’s 11 a.m. game. Even if Braden Frager avoided the worst-case scenario, he's day-to-day and the Huskers may play without him.

Hello from lovely Minnesota. Nebraska faces the Gophers tomorrow, likely shorthanded. Here’s a look at where things go from here for the Huskers. omaha.com/sports/huske...

Nebraska basketball forward Braden Frager day-to-day with sprained left ankle Nebraska men's basketball forward Braden Frager, who sprained his ankle in the first half of NU's win over Washington, has a day-to-day status going forward, a source told The World-Herald.

Story on Braden Frager's status, his past with ankle issues and what this means for Nebraska in the time being. omaha.com/sports/huske...

Tight rotation, busy schedule: How Nebraska basketball stays fresh while staying perfect Part of Nebraska basketball's success this season is how the Huskers recover and stay fresh between games.

Six games in 17 days magnifies the importance of recovery. For Nebraska, that means portable cold tubs on the road, stretches after games and more. omaha.com/sports/huske...

Nebraska basketball notes: Rienk Mast caught a break after strong defense, scoring at Northwestern Berke Buyuktuncel’s defensive adjustment sparked a surge, Nebraska fans took over Welsh-Ryan Arena, Rienk Mast rested late and the Huskers limited Nick Martinelli in a rout at Northwestern.

Emptying the notebook from Evanston: Berke Buyuktuncel’s defense, Rienk Mast’s second-half rest and more: omaha.com/sports/huske...

Passion and 'Go Big Red' chants: Nebraska basketball stays perfect at Northwestern The party was on at Welsh-Ryan Arena as Nebraska rolled past Northwestern.

In one six-minute stretch, Nebraska buried Northwestern. The Huskers got stops and rebounds, pushed the pace off of uncharacteristic Wildcat turnovers.

The result was another road conference win, this one in front of a surprisingly partisan crowd. omaha.com/sports/huske...