Wilson Moore
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Wilson Moore
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· Nov 1
Nebraska's Braden Frager ready to be out of the shadows: 'I’ve just been waiting for this moment'
“I’m ready. I’m ready to finally get out there. “I haven’t played a game in so long in front of fans, so I’m just ready to get out there and
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For a year, Braden Frager’s inner drive slowly burned behind closed doors. He had to learn to control it, to harness it.
Inside the redshirt freshman’s season in the shadows, a period of frustration and growth with a payoff in mind. omaha.com/sports/huske...
Inside the redshirt freshman’s season in the shadows, a period of frustration and growth with a payoff in mind. omaha.com/sports/huske...
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...
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 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.
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February 17, 2026 at 3:31 PM
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...
It's a main storyline in a game with plenty of them, one that major tournament implications for both teams. omaha.com/sports/huske...
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...
It kept the Huskers competitive until the offense came alive, led by Pryce Sandfort. 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.
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February 15, 2026 at 4:58 PM
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...
It kept the Huskers competitive until the offense came alive, led by Pryce Sandfort. omaha.com/sports/huske...
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...
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.
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February 10, 2026 at 4:31 PM
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...
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...
Illinois' length and Keaton Wagler were too much for NU, which dropped its second straight top-10 matchup. 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.
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February 2, 2026 at 4:08 PM
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...
Illinois' length and Keaton Wagler were too much for NU, which dropped its second straight top-10 matchup. omaha.com/sports/huske...
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...
A look back at Joe Cipriano and the 1965-66 Huskers, fast breaks, false teeth and all. 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.
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January 31, 2026 at 7:53 PM
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...
A look back at Joe Cipriano and the 1965-66 Huskers, fast breaks, false teeth and all. omaha.com/sports/huske...
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...
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.
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January 29, 2026 at 4:26 PM
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...
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...
The Wolverines won the clash of Big Ten titans, leaving NU with a glimmer of optimism nonetheless. 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
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January 28, 2026 at 6:13 PM
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...
The Wolverines won the clash of Big Ten titans, leaving NU with a glimmer of optimism nonetheless. omaha.com/sports/huske...
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...
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.
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January 27, 2026 at 4:11 PM
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...
Emptying the notebook from Minneapolis: odds and ends on Braden Frager's status, Nebraska's resultant tight rotation and more. 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.
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January 25, 2026 at 6:21 PM
Emptying the notebook from Minneapolis: odds and ends on Braden Frager's status, Nebraska's resultant tight rotation and more. omaha.com/sports/huske...
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...
“Championship teams respond the right way, and that’s exactly what our guys did.” 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.
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January 25, 2026 at 3:05 AM
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...
“Championship teams respond the right way, and that’s exactly what our guys did.” omaha.com/sports/huske...
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...
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.
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January 24, 2026 at 1:10 AM
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...
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...
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.
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January 22, 2026 at 10:56 PM
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...
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...
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.
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January 21, 2026 at 6:51 PM
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...
Emptying the notebook from Evanston: Berke Buyuktuncel’s defense, Rienk Mast’s second-half rest 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.
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January 19, 2026 at 1:40 AM
Emptying the notebook from Evanston: Berke Buyuktuncel’s defense, Rienk Mast’s second-half rest and more: omaha.com/sports/huske...
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...
The result was another road conference win, this one in front of a surprisingly partisan crowd. 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.
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January 18, 2026 at 2:21 PM
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...
The result was another road conference win, this one in front of a surprisingly partisan crowd. omaha.com/sports/huske...
Nebraska pressed the gas pedal until it had broken Oregon’s spirit. Then the Huskers kept going.
On Pryce Sandfort and Braden Frager's shooting exhibition, Nebraska's track meet and another conference evisceration. omaha.com/sports/huske...
On Pryce Sandfort and Braden Frager's shooting exhibition, Nebraska's track meet and another conference evisceration. omaha.com/sports/huske...
Nebraska basketball runs wild after first half in win over Oregon
No. 8 Nebraska pressed the gas pedal until it broke Oregon’s spirit. Then the Huskers kept going Tuesday, extending their unbeaten start to 17-0.
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January 14, 2026 at 6:58 PM
Nebraska pressed the gas pedal until it had broken Oregon’s spirit. Then the Huskers kept going.
On Pryce Sandfort and Braden Frager's shooting exhibition, Nebraska's track meet and another conference evisceration. omaha.com/sports/huske...
On Pryce Sandfort and Braden Frager's shooting exhibition, Nebraska's track meet and another conference evisceration. omaha.com/sports/huske...
Oregon is 1-4 in Big Ten play but has enough length in the frontcourt to be a pain on opponents. Nebraska's ability to box out and crash the glass will be tested again. omaha.com/sports/huske...
Nebraska basketball readies for Oregon's length on the glass
Oregon excels in two areas: grabbing offensive rebounds and blocking shots. Both will test Nebraska's physicality and discipline Tuesday.
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January 13, 2026 at 5:38 PM
Oregon is 1-4 in Big Ten play but has enough length in the frontcourt to be a pain on opponents. Nebraska's ability to box out and crash the glass will be tested again. omaha.com/sports/huske...
Jamarques Lawrence doesn’t know what it is about Assembly Hall. Maybe the rims are generous.
Either way, two of the best games of his career have some in Bloomington. Saturday, he was everything Nebraska needed him to be in a comeback win. omaha.com/sports/huske...
Either way, two of the best games of his career have some in Bloomington. Saturday, he was everything Nebraska needed him to be in a comeback win. omaha.com/sports/huske...
With Nebraska basketball's perfect start in danger, Jamarques Lawrence to the rescue
Maybe there is something about Indiana's gym, but Jamarques Lawrence — a chameleon Saturday — has produced big games in two Nebraska wins.
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January 12, 2026 at 4:15 PM
Jamarques Lawrence doesn’t know what it is about Assembly Hall. Maybe the rims are generous.
Either way, two of the best games of his career have some in Bloomington. Saturday, he was everything Nebraska needed him to be in a comeback win. omaha.com/sports/huske...
Either way, two of the best games of his career have some in Bloomington. Saturday, he was everything Nebraska needed him to be in a comeback win. omaha.com/sports/huske...
Nebraska didn’t panic when Indiana took a 16-point lead. That’s not what this team does.
The Huskers have been unflappable all season long. IU was the latest team to get an up-close look. omaha.com/sports/huske...
The Huskers have been unflappable all season long. IU was the latest team to get an up-close look. omaha.com/sports/huske...
'Just no panic': Nebraska basketball comeback stuns Indiana, keeps perfect record
Nebraska fell behind 16 at Indiana but showed "no panic," completing a steady comeback to stun the Hoosiers and keep its perfect season going.
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January 11, 2026 at 4:23 PM
Nebraska didn’t panic when Indiana took a 16-point lead. That’s not what this team does.
The Huskers have been unflappable all season long. IU was the latest team to get an up-close look. omaha.com/sports/huske...
The Huskers have been unflappable all season long. IU was the latest team to get an up-close look. omaha.com/sports/huske...
Nebraska’s defense has been its constant through 15 games, the backbone of a team that runs hot and cold from deep.
Here’s a closer look why it’s successful and how it forces opponents into inefficient play. omaha.com/sports/colle...
Here’s a closer look why it’s successful and how it forces opponents into inefficient play. omaha.com/sports/colle...
How No. 10 Nebraska basketball's defense forces foes into tough shots, traps ball handlers
Nebraska basketball's defense is among the the best in college basketball. Here's how the system works.
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January 7, 2026 at 4:45 PM
Nebraska’s defense has been its constant through 15 games, the backbone of a team that runs hot and cold from deep.
Here’s a closer look why it’s successful and how it forces opponents into inefficient play. omaha.com/sports/colle...
Here’s a closer look why it’s successful and how it forces opponents into inefficient play. omaha.com/sports/colle...
Pryce Sandfort is out of Iowa for the first time in his life, away from his brother for the first time in college. It's led to a season of growth, both on and off the court.
Feature on the wing's development and the origin story that made it possible. omaha.com/sports/huske...
Feature on the wing's development and the origin story that made it possible. omaha.com/sports/huske...
Family, basketball and cooking — Nebraska's Pryce Sandfort continues to evolve, on and off court
After two years at Iowa, Pryce Sandfort’s career at Nebraska began with three points. He got over it, with the help older brother Payton, to become a go-to scorer.
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January 2, 2026 at 1:45 AM
Pryce Sandfort is out of Iowa for the first time in his life, away from his brother for the first time in college. It's led to a season of growth, both on and off the court.
Feature on the wing's development and the origin story that made it possible. omaha.com/sports/huske...
Feature on the wing's development and the origin story that made it possible. omaha.com/sports/huske...
Ugnius Jarusevicius made his debut, and Nebraska muscled its way past New Hampshire, dominating inside to nullify a rough shooting night.
The Huskers finish non-conference play undefeated for the first time since 1928-29. omaha.com/sports/huske...
The Huskers finish non-conference play undefeated for the first time since 1928-29. omaha.com/sports/huske...
No. 13 Nebraska basketball takes out New Hampshire in Tuesday matchup
All night long, the No. 13 Huskers made a conscious effort to get the ball inside, to bully the undersized Wildcats and power through one last non-conference game before the
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December 31, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Ugnius Jarusevicius made his debut, and Nebraska muscled its way past New Hampshire, dominating inside to nullify a rough shooting night.
The Huskers finish non-conference play undefeated for the first time since 1928-29. omaha.com/sports/huske...
The Huskers finish non-conference play undefeated for the first time since 1928-29. omaha.com/sports/huske...
Nebraska, like it often has in non-conference play, started slow and picked up steam as it methodically dismantled North Dakota.
This time, Berke Buyuktuncel’s triple-double served as the catalyst. omaha.com/sports/huske...
This time, Berke Buyuktuncel’s triple-double served as the catalyst. omaha.com/sports/huske...
Berke Buyuktuncel hits program's 4th triple-double in home win over North Dakota
Trailing by two points at halftime, undefeated Nebraska flexed its muscles and gradually pulled away from the Fighting Hawks in the second half to end the game 78-55.
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December 22, 2025 at 5:50 AM
Nebraska, like it often has in non-conference play, started slow and picked up steam as it methodically dismantled North Dakota.
This time, Berke Buyuktuncel’s triple-double served as the catalyst. omaha.com/sports/huske...
This time, Berke Buyuktuncel’s triple-double served as the catalyst. omaha.com/sports/huske...
Sam Hoiberg is in a new headspace. He meditates every day. The presence of his brother Charlie has elevated his confidence. So far it's all paid off with the most productive season of his career. omaha.com/sports/huske...
Calm, cool, confident: Why Sam Hoiberg is playing the best basketball of his Nebraska career
Sam Hoiberg attributes his solid start to the year to increased confidence, boosted by meditation and encouragement from twin brother Charlie.
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December 21, 2025 at 6:22 PM
Sam Hoiberg is in a new headspace. He meditates every day. The presence of his brother Charlie has elevated his confidence. So far it's all paid off with the most productive season of his career. omaha.com/sports/huske...
Pryce Sandfort caught fire early, then Nebraska had to contend with Illinois' length and athleticism.
The Huskers hung tough, absorbing the Illini's body blows until Jamarques Lawrence threw a final one of his own. omaha.com/sports/huske...
The Huskers hung tough, absorbing the Illini's body blows until Jamarques Lawrence threw a final one of his own. omaha.com/sports/huske...
'So amazing': Jamarques Lawrence, Nebraska deliver last punch to stun No. 13 Illinois
Even if Jamarques Lawrence's face didn't change expression, the Nebraska guard knew he had delivered the final, stunning blow to upset No. 13 Illinois.
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December 15, 2025 at 12:55 AM
Pryce Sandfort caught fire early, then Nebraska had to contend with Illinois' length and athleticism.
The Huskers hung tough, absorbing the Illini's body blows until Jamarques Lawrence threw a final one of his own. omaha.com/sports/huske...
The Huskers hung tough, absorbing the Illini's body blows until Jamarques Lawrence threw a final one of his own. omaha.com/sports/huske...