With six newcomers all looking to make an immediate impact for John Cook’s Huskers, the battles for starting spots this summer should be fierce.
Jacob Padilla
Jacob Padilla has been writing for Hail Varsity since 2015. He covers football, volleyball men's basketball and prep sports. He also co-hosts the Nebraska Preps Postgame and Nebraska Shootaround podcasts for the Hurrdat Media and Hail Varsity podcast networks. His love of basketball can best be described as an obsession and if you need to find him, he's probably in a gym somewhere watching, coaching or playing hoops.
Hoiberg Hits on Keisei Tominaga, Spring Workouts, Spanish Trip and More on Sports Nightly
Fred Hoiberg talked Keisei Tominaga, offseason workouts, the upcoming trip to Spain and next season’s game in Sioux Falls on Sports Nightly this week.
Hoiberg Dishes on 2023 Recruiting Class on Sports Nightly
Fred Hoiberg joined Sports Nightly Wednesday to discuss his 2023 recruiting class and the plan for the two remaining scholarships.
Padding the Stats: San Antonio’s Lucky Day
Jacob Padilla shared his thoughts on the results of Tuesday’s NBA Draft Lottery that saw San Antonio win the right to draft French 7-footer Victor Wembanyama.
Nebrasketball Film Study: Iowa Transfer Ahron Ulis
After an extensive search, Fred Hoiberg landed a point guard in former Iowa Hawkeye Ahron Ulis, and Jacob Padilla dove into the film to learn what he brings to the table.
Husker Setters Set to Battle Throughout the Summer
Nebraska’s starting setter spot is up for grabs, and Coach John Cook said Kennedi Orr and Bergen Reilly will continue to battle it out throughout the summer.
Padding the Stats: Did In-State Schools Miss on Nebraska’s Recent Run of High-Major Talent?
There are a handful of Nebraska natives who will be suiting up for high-major schools next season after beginning their careers at lower levels. Should Nebraska have recruited all of them out of high school?
Reyes Sees Multiple Benefits in Huskers’ Brazil Trip
With typical destination Asia off the board, Nebraska pivoted to Brazil for its upcoming foreign tour following a scouting trip from assistant coach Jaylen Reyes.
Nebrasketball Film Study: Charlotte Transfer Brice Williams
Jacob Padilla did a deep dive on Charlotte transfer Brice Williams’ film to learn how he fits in Fred Hoiberg’s system and what he brings to the table.
2023 Nebraska Men’s Basketball Offseason Roster Tracker
Hail Varsity will keep track of offseason news throughout the spring and summer here to compile a timeline of the moves heading into 2023-24.