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Former Husker Ty Lue wins Olympic gold medal

On Saturday, Tyronn Lue won a gold medal as an assistant coach for the United States Men’s national team. 

A former Nebraska men’s basketball player won an Olympic gold medal over the week. On Saturday, Tyronn Lue won a gold medal as an assistant coach for the United States Men’s national team.

Team USA defeated the host team, France, 98-87, to win the tournament. This victory is Team USA’s fifth consecutive Olympic gold medal.

Lue played at Nebraska from 1995 to 1998. He was a two-time All-Big 12 selection, and the Cornhuskers have retired his No. 10.

The Denver Nuggets drafted him with the 23rd pick overall in 1998. The Missouri native would play for the Lakers, Wizards, Magic, Rockets, Hawks, Mavericks, and Bucks during his NBA career, winning two titles with the Lakers (2000 & 2001).

He began his head coaching career during the 2015-16 season, helping the Cleveland Cavaliers win the NBA title. Lue has been the coach of the L.A. Clippers since 2020-21.

In May, he signed a new contract that will run through the 2028-29 season, paying him approximately $14 million per year.

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Big Ten Conference Announces Future Basketball Tournament Sites

The Big Ten Conference has announced future sites for the men’s and women’s conference basketball tournament.

The Big Ten Conference has announced future sites for the men’s and women’s conference basketball tournament. Earlier this week, the league announced the venues for the next four years of college basketball.

The men and women will play at the Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis next year. In 2026, the women will return to Indianapolis, while the men will travel to Chicago to play at the United Center.

The 2027 season will see the men return to Indianapolis while the women will travel west to Las Vegas to play at the T-Mobile Arena. In 2028, the men will travel to Vegas while the women will play at the Little Caesars Arena in Detroit.

Big Ten Women’s Basketball Tournament Future Sites

● Indianapolis – Gainbridge Fieldhouse – March 5-9, 2025
● Indianapolis – Gainbridge Fieldhouse – March 4-8, 2026
● Las Vegas – T-Mobile Arena – March 3-7, 2027
● Detroit – Little Caesars Arena – March 1-5, 2028

Big Ten Men’s Basketball Tournament Future Sites

● Indianapolis – Gainbridge Fieldhouse – March 12-16, 2025
● Chicago – United Center – March 11-15, 2026
● Indianapolis – Gainbridge Fieldhouse – March 10-14, 2027
● Las Vegas – T-Mobile Arena – March 8-12, 2028

McVeigh scores nine points for Australia in 93-83 loss to Canada

He scored nine points for his home country in the team’s 93-83 loss to Canada.

Former Husker Jack McVeigh once again took the court for Australia in the 2024 Paris Olympics. He scored nine points for his home country in the team’s 93-83 loss to Canada, bringing his Olympic total to 22 points through two games.

McVeigh came off the bench for Australia in the loss but made the most of his 15 minutes of action. He scored all nine of his points from beyond the arc, going three-for-five.

McVeigh landed two 3-pointers in the third quarter, including a buzzer-beater, sending Australia into the fourth down 72-70. He leads the team in 3-pointers made, landing six through two games.

However, Canada pulled away in the fourth quarter, outscoring Australia to win 93-83. Australia falls to 1-1 in Group A and stands with 3 points. Canada leads the group with a 2-0 record and four points. Australia will conclude the preliminaries with a clash against Greece on Friday Tipoff is set for 6:30 a.m. (CT).

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Jack McVeigh helps Australia to victory in Olympic game against Spain

The 2024 Paris Olympics are underway, with men’s basketball taking the floor on Saturday.

The 2024 Paris Olympics are underway, with men’s basketball taking the floor on Saturday. On the tournament’s opening day, one Husker helped his country to victory.

Jack McVeigh scored 13 points for Australia in its opening game against Spain. He shot 4-for-8 from the field and 3-for-6 from beyond the arc. The Aussie also made two free throws.

McVeigh’s 13 points helped Australia start the tournament off strong. They defeated Spain 92-80, going up 1-0 in Group A. Australia faces off against Canada on Tuesday and Greece on Friday. The top eight following the group stage will advance to the quarterfinals.

McVeigh played for Nebraska from 2015 to 2018. Last season, McVeigh led the Tasmania JackJumpers of the NBL with 17.3 points per game, helping them to the NBL championship and earning himself Grand Final MVP. He recently signed with the Houston Rockets.

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Top 150 2025 recruit Quentin Rhymes set to visit Nebraska

Small forward Quentin Rhymes revealed he will be visiting Nebraska in September.

A class of 2025 forward is set to visit Lincoln later this year. Small forward Quentin Rhymes revealed he will be visiting Nebraska in September. Rhymes received an offer from the Huskers back in May.

The 6-foot-7, 185-pound forward is one of four small forwards in the class of 2025 to earn an offer from Nebraska. He also received offers from TCU and Wichita State throughout the summer.

Rhymes stands at No. 136 in the rankings for the class of 2025. He is attending Hillcrest Prep in Phoenix, Arizona, after playing for Bishop Gorman in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Rhymes also plays for the Las Vegas Knicks in the AAU, where he delivered stellar performances throughout the season. Last week against West Virginia Gold, he scored 40 points and landed six 3-pointers.

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Nebraska basketball in four-star center’s final five schools

Tommy Ahneman announced he is down to five schools before entering his senior year of high school, with Nebraska in the mix.

The Nebraska basketball team is now in the final five schools for a four-star center from the class of 2025. Tommy Ahneman announced he is down to five schools before entering his senior year of high school, with Nebraska in the mix.

The 6-foot-10 center is playing his senior season at Cretin Derham Hall in Saint Paul, Minnesota, after playing for West Fargo Sheyenne. He is the No. 45 overall recruit in the 2025 class, the No. 7 center prospect, and the No. 1 player in North Dakota.

Ahneman led West Fargo Sheyenne to the Class AA state title, earning the 2024 NDHSAA Class AA State Tournament MVP. He recorded 28 points, 17 rebounds, and two blocks in the championship game and finished the season, setting West Fargo Sheyenne’s career rebounding record with 54 boards.

Ahneman’s performance won him the 2023-2024 North Dakota Gatorade State Player of the Year. He finished the 2023-2024 season averaging 20.3 points, 13.3 rebounds, 2.2 blocks and 1.9 assists.

Ahneman put Nebraska in his final five, alongside Iowa, Minnesota, Notre Dame, and Wisconsin.

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McVeigh signs contract with Houston Rockets

Forward Jack McVeigh has agreed to a two-way deal with the Houston Rockets. 

A former Nebraska basketball player has signed a contract to play in the NBA. Forward Jack McVeigh has agreed to a two-way deal with the Houston Rockets.

The Australian played three seasons for the Cornhuskers (2015-2018). He would appear in 78 games at Nebraska, averaging 5.3 points and 2.3 rebounds per game.

McVeigh would depart Nebraska after his junior season due to reduced playing time and sign with the Adelaide 36ers of Australia’s National Basketball League.

He would spend the 2024 season with the Tasmania JackJumpers. McVeigh averaged 16.5 points and 5.4 rebounds per game.

He was named to the All-NBL Second Team and was also the MVP of the championship series. McVeigh recently earned a spot on a basketball team for the 2024 Paris Olympics representing his home country of Australia.

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McGownes signs two-way contract with Portland Trail Blazers

Bryce McGowens has signed a two-way contract with the Portland Trail Blazers. 

A former Nebraska Cornhusker has found a new home in the NBA. Bryce McGowens has signed a two-way contract with the Portland Trail Blazers.

McGowens spent his first two seasons in the league with the Charlotte Hornets. In 105 games, he averaged 5.2 points, 1.9 rebounds, and 1.0 assists in 15.9 minutes per game.

The guard spent one year at Nebraska before entering the 2022 NBA draft. In his one season, he averaged 16.8 points, 5.2 rebounds, and 1.4 assists per game.

He was named to the Big Ten all-rookie team and third-team All-Big Ten. McGowens was also selected as Big Ten Freshman of the Week eight different times during the season and finished as a runner-up for the Freshman of the Year award in the conference.

McGowens will now join Portland’s NBA 2K25 Summer League 2024 roster.

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Nebraska’s Juwan Gary discusses decision to return for another season

A Nebraska basketball player recently discussed his decision to return to Lincoln for another season.

A Nebraska basketball player recently discussed his decision to return to Lincoln for another season. Senior Juwan Gary made the announcement to return for the senior season.

Gary played in 28 games, including 20 starts, during the 2023-24 season. He averaged 11.6 points, 6.1 rebounds, and 1.3 assists per game.

The forward said that he returned to Nebraska for another season because of the people connected to the program.

I feel like we’ve got the best coach in the Big Ten and one of the top coaches in the country. We’ve got the best coaching staff, fan base, and all-around community. I wanted to finish my college career here. The reason I chose Nebraska is because people actually care about my career. More than my career, people want to see me become a successful person.

Before coming to Nebraska, Gary played for Nate Oats for three seasons at the University of Alabama. Coming out of high school, he was ranked as the No. 64 overall recruit in the class of 2019.

The Cornhuskers are coming off of a 23-11 record for the 2023-24 season and a trip to the NCAA Tournament. They will start the 2024-25 season on October 27 at the Pinnacle Bank Arena in an exhibition game against Grand Valley State.

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Nebraska’s Berke Büyüktuncel to play in FIBA U20 Eurobasket

Berke Buyuktuncel and the Republic of Tukiye will play in the 2024 FIBA U20 EuroBasket in Gdynia, Poland. 

A Nebraska sophomore will be in action in an international tournament this weekend. Berke Buyuktuncel and the Republic of Tukiye will play in the 2024 FIBA U20 EuroBasket in Gdynia, Poland.

Turkiye will face Belgium, North Macedonia and Spain in the group stage. The tournament will start with a game against Belgium on Saturday.

Isaac Trotter of 247Sports spoke very highly of the skilled big man.

“Really liked Berke Buyuktuncel’s film at the FIBA U19 World Cup last year. Freshman year at UCLA didn’t work out, but Nebraska is an ideal landing spot. Fred Hoiberg wants skilled bigs like Berke.”

As a freshman, Buyuktuncel appeared in 26 games for the UCLA Bruins before transferring during the offseason. He averaged 4.5 points and 2.5 rebounds per game.

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