This week, the final Drake’s Takes reflects on what it’s been like to write a weekly column through the last 10 months of Husker athletics.

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Drake’s Takes: NBA Finals and the NBA Draft
This week’s Drake’s Takes covers the end of the NBA Finals and the upcoming NBA draft.
Drake’s Takes: Reviewing the Nebraska Sports Year
This week’s Drake’s Takes discusses the past year in Nebraska athletics, and what the future looks like from here.
Drake’s Takes: Adrian Martinez and the NBA Finals
This week’s Drake’s Takes discusses recent news regarding Adrian Martinez and the opening game of the NBA Finals.
Drake’s Takes: Balloon Release Ends and Softball’s Season Comes to a Close
This week’s Drake’s Takes talks about the end of the balloon release, along with the softball and women’s basketball teams.
Black Athletic Leadership at UNO Finds Confidence Through Diversity
At the University of Nebraska-Omaha, something unique has been built over the last couple years.
UNO’s athletic director, men’s basketball head coach and women’s basketball head coach are all Black.
Nebraska Softball’s Season Ends With Shutout Loss to North Texas
On Saturday night, North Texas returned the favor Nebraska had given it just over 24 hours earlier.
In a higher-stakes Stillwater Regional rematch, the Mean Green won 3-0 to end the Huskers’ season.
Nebraska Softball Falls to Oklahoma State, Will Play in Elimination Game Saturday Night
After Nebraska grabbed a 2-1 lead over Oklahoma State in the fourth inning, the Cowgirls quickly responded by plating four runs in the bottom frame and two more down the stretch.
The Husker offense couldn’t keep up, losing 7-4.
Nebraska Softball Shuts Out North Texas to Open Stillwater Regional
Nebraska and North Texas had reasons to be anxious at the start of their regional matchup on Friday. The Mean Green are appearing in their first NCAA Regional ever, while Nebraska hadn’t made it this far since 2016.
However, the Huskers settled in first and rode that momentum to a 3-0 shutout win.
Drake’s Takes: Softball Regionals and More NIL Discussion
This week’s Drake’s Takes talks about Nebraska softball as it enters the NCAA Regionals today and the recent NIL-related feud between college football coaches.