Nebraska has a true point guard again in Trevan Leonhardt. His passing and 36.8% 3-point shooting complement versatile guards Cale Jacobsen, Taj DeGourville and Connor Essegian.

College basketball teams are back in practice, here are some of the takeaways from watching Nebraska's open workout Wednesday.

Dawson Battie, a five-star forward from Dallas, committed to Nebraska after two years of persistent recruiting by Ernie Zeigler, becoming the Huskers’ highest-rated recruit ever.

Five-star Dallas forward Dawson Battie will visit NU this weekend, confirmed to The World-Herald. Battie would be the Huskers’ highest rated recruit since the emergence of recruiting websites.

Former Nebraska guard Jamarques Lawrence is turning pro, signing with NKA Universitas Pecs in Hungary. He leaves after the uncertainty surrounding his potential fifth year of college eligibility.

Every good movie starts with a good script. Maybe the Huskers need some inspiration. And maybe Matt Rhule doesn’t have to look far: Nebraska basketball.

Jamir Conn's relentless late-night film study has fueled his rise into Nebraska's starting free safety role. The former Southern Illinois transfer hopes his offseason work pays dividends for the Black...

Nebraska basketball is developing a new identity, Wilson Moore writes, as Fred Hoiberg installs a more free-flowing offensive system and waits for vocal leaders to emerge.

Braden Frager is embracing a larger role for Nebraska after a breakout season. The rising sophomore is focusing on defensive consistency to help build on the historic NCAA tournament run.

Boden Kapke has emerged as Nebraska’s vocal leader during offseason workouts, bringing energy, versatility and toughness. He's hoping to help build on last season’s success after transferring from Bos...

At San Diego State, Taj DeGourville had to commit himself to the defensive end to earn playing time. Two years later, he joins Nebraska as a tough, gritty perimeter stopper.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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 basketball's NCAA tournament journey will start Thursday in Oklahoma City against Troy.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

Pryce Sandfort didn't need much room to tie Nebraska's school record for 3s in a rout of basement-dwelling Penn State.

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.

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

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.

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.

Stars from Nebraska's record-setting 1965-66 basketball team remember what made their team great, and see similarities in the current Husker squad.

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.

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

Nebraska basketball will have to play "perfect," coach Fred Hoiberg said, to beat No. 3 Michigan's height, defense and pace.

How Nebraska basketball managed the absence of Braden Frager, handled officials' quick whistle and celebrated Kendall Blue's homecoming.

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.

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.

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.

Part of Nebraska basketball's success this season is how the Huskers recover and stay fresh between games.

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.

The party was on at Welsh-Ryan Arena as Nebraska rolled past Northwestern.

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.

Oregon excels in two areas: grabbing offensive rebounds and blocking shots. Both will test Nebraska's physicality and discipline Tuesday.

Maybe there is something about Indiana's gym, but Jamarques Lawrence — a chameleon Saturday — has produced big games in two Nebraska wins.

Nebraska fell behind 16 at Indiana but showed "no panic," completing a steady comeback to stun the Hoosiers and keep its perfect season going.

Nebraska basketball's defense is among the the best in college basketball. Here's how the system works.

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.

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

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.

Sam Hoiberg attributes his solid start to the year to increased confidence, boosted by meditation and encouragement from twin brother Charlie.