Nebraska Basketball 2026-2027

Greg S · Post by **Greg S** » Mon Mar 09, 2026 10:40 am

Was definitely a good game to have him at:

Greg S · Post by **Greg S** » Tue Mar 10, 2026 10:45 am

Due to travel issues, 5 star guard Ryan Hampton was unable to make his official recruiting visit:

Greg S · Post by **Greg S** » Wed Mar 18, 2026 11:59 am

This is great for next year (not unexpected) but wow we could have used him healthy this year:

Greg S · Post by **Greg S** » Wed Mar 18, 2026 12:02 pm

Not unexpected but still nice to see. If you don't already, he's a great follow on Twitter and Instagram. Incredibly positive (especially since he got injured and is out for the season) and posts tons of behind the scenes videos.

Greg S · Post by **Greg S** » Sat Mar 21, 2026 8:07 pm

Incoming recruit Colin Rice is Iowa player of the year:

Greg S · Post by **Greg S** » Tue Mar 24, 2026 9:30 am

A name to watch in the portal. Many saying he would slide into Mask's spot if Nebraska were to land him:

OmahaRedWing · Post by **OmahaRedWing** » Tue Mar 24, 2026 12:47 pm

Greg S wrote: Tue Mar 24, 2026 9:30 am A name to watch in the portal. Many saying he would slide into Mask's spot if Nebraska were to land him:

Quite the buzz on him. Certainly, doesn't hurt that we have 2 former Lincoln players (Frager and Hoiberg) starring in the run right now. Not to mention 3 Nebraska kids (those 2 plus Jacobsen) in the top 7 rotation.

Greg S · Post by **Greg S** » Wed Mar 25, 2026 10:27 am

Decommitted from Creighton. Very well could still go there. Nebraska was a finalist the first time around, along with Iowa State, Iowa and Illinois

Greg S · Post by **Greg S** » Mon Mar 30, 2026 10:00 am

Potential target in the portal. Big man from Lincoln:

Greg S · Post by **Greg S** » Thu Apr 02, 2026 1:28 pm

This is great to see.

OmahaRedWing · Post by **OmahaRedWing** » Thu Apr 02, 2026 1:34 pm

For 2025-26 Nebraska spent the lowest in NIL of the Sweet 16 teams. Supposedly it will more than double for next season.

OmahaRedWing · Post by **OmahaRedWing** » Fri Apr 03, 2026 2:51 pm

Greg S wrote: Wed Mar 25, 2026 10:27 am Decommitted from Creighton. Very well could still go there. Nebraska was a finalist the first time around, along with Iowa State, Iowa and Illinois

Coon has committed to Iowa.

Greg S · Post by **Greg S** » Tue Apr 07, 2026 9:42 am

Former Husker Nick Janowski is now in the portal. Played this past year for St Thomas. Averaged 16 points and was Summit League Freshman of the Year.

OmahaRedWing · Post by **OmahaRedWing** » Tue Apr 07, 2026 10:49 am

Nebraska freshman guard Quentin Rhymes (he hasn't played, only was a redshirt this year) has been reported to have entered the portal.

Greg S · Post by **Greg S** » Wed Apr 08, 2026 9:36 am

In their "Way Too Early" 2026 poll Nebraska is at #10. Big 10 is well represented, Illinois at 1, Michigian 2, Michigan State 7, Nebraska 10, and Iowa 11.

https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/717705 ... -rankings/

Greg S · Post by **Greg S** » Wed Apr 08, 2026 1:06 pm

From everything I am seeing on line Berke has entered the portal. Will be interesting if he stays there or comes back?

OmahaRedWing · Post by **OmahaRedWing** » Wed Apr 08, 2026 1:16 pm

Yeah on Berke they talked about this on 1620. Got info from Robin Washut. It's not a surprise to Hoiberg. They'd been negotiating with Berke but couldn't get to his representative's number, sounds like his group wanted to double his NIL. They also mentioned NU has some big time visits coming Saturday. One I believe they said was from Boise.

Greg S · Post by **Greg S** » Thu Apr 09, 2026 11:16 am

Looks like a possible strong start to portal season:

OmahaRedWing · Post by **OmahaRedWing** » Thu Apr 09, 2026 3:38 pm

It appears Frager is back!

https://plains-sentinel.com/p/braden-fr ... oming-back

Post by **nebugeater** » Fri Apr 10, 2026 5:34 am

Greg S wrote: Thu Apr 09, 2026 11:16 am Looks like a possible strong start to portal season:

Looks like Sam Orme is now a done deal

Greg S · Post by **Greg S** » Fri Apr 10, 2026 9:43 am

nebugeater wrote: Fri Apr 10, 2026 5:34 am
Greg S wrote: Thu Apr 09, 2026 11:16 am Looks like a possible strong start to portal season:

Looks like Sam Orme is now a done deal

6-9, saw he had double the number of dunks as Frager and Berke combined. Also shoots 3's at 40%. Perfect Hoiberg player, can play inside and shoot 3's.

Greg

Greg S · Post by **Greg S** » Fri Apr 10, 2026 9:51 am

And Frager returning is official:

Post by **nebugeater** » Fri Apr 10, 2026 10:36 am

Greg S wrote: Fri Apr 10, 2026 9:51 am And Frager returning is official:

Did he enter the portal? I never saw that he did, but Jim Rose ( ya I know) was talking like he had this morning on KFAB

Post by **nebugeater** » Fri Apr 10, 2026 10:37 am

Greg S wrote: Fri Apr 10, 2026 9:43 am
nebugeater wrote: Fri Apr 10, 2026 5:34 am
Greg S wrote: Thu Apr 09, 2026 11:16 am Looks like a possible strong start to portal season:

Looks like Sam Orme is now a done deal

6-9, saw he had double the number of dunks as Frager and Berke combined. Also shoots 3's at 40%. Perfect Hoiberg player, can play inside and shoot 3's.

Greg

On paper, this is a great addition. Hope it is the same on the court come fall.

OmahaRedWing · Post by **OmahaRedWing** » Fri Apr 10, 2026 11:08 am

Greg S wrote: Fri Apr 10, 2026 9:51 am And Frager returning is official:

Going to be honest. I was legitimately concerned we might lose Frager. I know he's from Lincoln and all but with him winning the Big 10 freshman of the year and being the only player off the bench in the Big 10 to average double digits, he could get a big payday. Also remember he played a chunk of the season while dealing with an ankle injury. Can only imagine what his numbers would have been if healthy during that time. I am sure NU had to give him a healthy increase in NIL.

Greg S · Post by **Greg S** » Fri Apr 10, 2026 12:26 pm

nebugeater wrote: Fri Apr 10, 2026 10:37 am
Greg S wrote: Fri Apr 10, 2026 9:43 am
nebugeater wrote: Fri Apr 10, 2026 5:34 am
Greg S wrote: Thu Apr 09, 2026 11:16 am Looks like a possible strong start to portal season:

Looks like Sam Orme is now a done deal

6-9, saw he had double the number of dunks as Frager and Berke combined. Also shoots 3's at 40%. Perfect Hoiberg player, can play inside and shoot 3's.

Greg

On paper, this is a great addition. Hope it is the same on the court come fall.

Agreed.

Greg S · Post by **Greg S** » Mon Apr 13, 2026 10:23 am

Busy weekend of recruits. Big man target Drew Fielder visited this weekend:

Post by **nebugeater** » Mon Apr 13, 2026 10:45 am

I am a little surprised that nothing has been said yet about where Berke Buyuktuncel will land. I have not even seen any rumors about where he might be visiting. The ONLY thing I saw was a mention of K State, but that didn't seem to have legs, and that was right away.

Greg S · Post by **Greg S** » Mon Apr 13, 2026 11:06 am

nebugeater wrote: Mon Apr 13, 2026 10:45 am I am a little surprised that nothing has been said yet about where Berke Buyuktuncel will land. I have not even seen any rumors about where he might be visiting. The ONLY thing I saw was a mention of K State, but that didn't seem to have legs, and that was right away.

Yeah I haven't seen anything either. I wish him nothing but the best, hope it works out for him.

OmahaRedWing · Post by **OmahaRedWing** » Mon Apr 13, 2026 11:24 am

Greg S wrote: Mon Apr 13, 2026 10:23 am Busy weekend of recruits. Big man target Drew Fielder visited this weekend:

I really wish we had signed Fielder on his visit. I don't have a great feeling on him still going on his Washington visit.

Greg S · Post by **Greg S** » Mon Apr 13, 2026 11:47 am

Nebraska also hosted a 4 star point guard for next years class this weekend:

Greg S · Post by **Greg S** » Mon Apr 13, 2026 2:19 pm

Sandfort is officially coming back for this senior season!

OmahaRedWing · Post by **OmahaRedWing** » Tue Apr 14, 2026 9:58 am

I wasn't concerned on Sandfort leaving to go to another school but was kind of concerned about the NBA.

This is such great news.

Post by **nebugeater** » Tue Apr 14, 2026 10:36 am

OmahaRedWing wrote: Tue Apr 14, 2026 9:58 am I wasn't concerned on Sandfort leaving to go to another school but was kind of concerned about the NBA.

This is such great news.

I was on that same page. I think the fact that he had post-season surgery for the sports hernia that he had played with for part of the season played in Nebraska's favor. Probably held him back from being considered for full NBA potential and evaluation

Greg S · Post by **Greg S** » Tue Apr 14, 2026 12:18 pm

nebugeater wrote: Tue Apr 14, 2026 10:36 am
OmahaRedWing wrote: Tue Apr 14, 2026 9:58 am I wasn't concerned on Sandfort leaving to go to another school but was kind of concerned about the NBA.

This is such great news.
I was on that same page. I think the fact that he had post-season surgery for the sports hernia that he had played with for part of the season played in Nebraska's favor. Probably held him back from being considered for full NBA potential and evaluation

I was thinking similarly. It obviously would not be ideal for him to get his best look for the NBA if injured.

Imagine if we have Sandfort and Frager healthy all next season? (and if they had been healthy all of this past season....)

Greg S · Post by **Greg S** » Tue Apr 14, 2026 12:20 pm

Cale Jacobsen officially returning as well:

Post by **nebugeater** » Tue Apr 14, 2026 12:31 pm

Greg S wrote: Tue Apr 14, 2026 12:18 pm
nebugeater wrote: Tue Apr 14, 2026 10:36 am
OmahaRedWing wrote: Tue Apr 14, 2026 9:58 am I wasn't concerned on Sandfort leaving to go to another school but was kind of concerned about the NBA.

This is such great news.
I was on that same page. I think the fact that he had post-season surgery for the sports hernia that he had played with for part of the season played in Nebraska's favor. Probably held him back from being considered for full NBA potential and evaluation
I was thinking similarly. It obviously would not be ideal for him to get his best look for the NBA if injured.

Imagine if we have Sandfort and Frager healthy all next season? (and if they had been healthy all of this past season....)

Guilty!

Greg S · Post by **Greg S** » Tue Apr 14, 2026 1:31 pm

Nebraska with another big man visiting today. Kapke from Boston College:

OmahaRedWing · Post by **OmahaRedWing** » Tue Apr 14, 2026 1:34 pm

I'm assuming if they can get either Fielder or Kapke, they will only take one. I don't see them wanting both.

Greg S · Post by **Greg S** » Tue Apr 14, 2026 1:55 pm

Huskers have definitely hit the ground running in the portal, hosted a PG this past weekend as well: