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Nebraska basketball schedules official visit with top JUCO shooter

The Nebraska native has a shot at returning home

Nebraska basketball will be hosting a visitor in September. Top JUCO shooter Abdul Bashir will take an official visit on September 6-8, according to On3’s Robin Washut.

Bashir averaged 19.4 points, 4.2 rebounds, and 3.2 assists last season for Casper Community College.  The guard proved a dependable starter, playing in 33 games and starting 32.

Bashir shot 45% from three-point range and averaged 8.33-point attempts per game. He proved to be an effective shooter, making 124 three-point shots. This was good enough to lead the MJCAA, per a report from Inside Nebraska’s Steve Marik.

This has been a busy couple of days for Nebraska basketball. They were able to lock down a visit with center Francis Chukwudebelu earlier this week as they look to add depth to a balanced and talented roster.

Bashir made an official visit to Lincoln back in June, and now it appears the Huskers will try to seal the deal. This just adds to the positive momentum the program has been having as it looks to make its second NCAA tournament in a row.

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Nebraska men’s basketball in ESPN 2025 Top 100 recruit Antione West Jr’s final four

An ESPN 2025 Top 100 recruit is down to his final four schools heading into his final year of high school. Antione West Jr. announced that he is deciding between Purdue, Dayton, Ohio State, and Nebraska. Nebraska is in the mix to land a three-star …

An ESPN 2025 Top 100 recruit is down to his final four schools heading into his final year of high school. Antione West Jr. announced that he is deciding between Purdue, Dayton, Ohio State, and Nebraska.

Nebraska is in the mix to land a three-star shooting guard following a massive 2023-2024 season. The Huskers finished 23-11, the second most wins in school history, in a season that involved their first NCAA Tournament appearance since 2014 and a semi-final finish in the Big Ten Tournament.

West, a 6-foot-3 guard, received an offer from Nebraska in October 2023. He is ranked No. 77 in the ESPN 2025 Top-100 recruit list. He is one of three Top 100 recruits with Nebraska in the hunt. Koa Peat is No. 4 on the list, while Jalen Wilson is No. 95.

The Toledo, Ohio, native is coming off a strong junior campaign. At Whitmer High School, he averaged 20.3 points, 6.3 rebounds, and 3.8 assists per game. He hit 49 percent of his shots from the floor and 70-of-187 from beyond the arc.

He also eclipsed the 1,000-point mark in his career midway through his junior year. He helped the Panthers to the semi-finals and finished 25-3 on the season. He scored 16 points, eight rebounds, five assists, and four steals in Whitmer’s state semifinal loss to Centerville.

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Former Nebraska basketball recruit commits to Michigan

Last week, McKenzie Mathurin committed to the Michigan Wolverines.

A former Nebraska basketball recruit committed to a Big Ten rival. Last week, McKenzie Mathurin committed to the Michigan Wolverines.

Mathurin is a shooting guard for Broken Arrow High School in Broken Arrow, OK. In 25 games last season, she averaged 21.7 points, 6.0 rebounds, 1.3 assists, and 2.1 steals per game.

ESPN ranked her the No. 55 recruit in her class. In May, she decommitted from Nebraska. Mathurin told On3 why she changed her commitment to Michigan.

“When I committed, I was playing with Broken Arrow and my high school team, and I was the best player on the team. The only star and that’s what I was used to. But after playing with Team Trae Young and with these literal superstars as teammates, I kind of changed my perspective.”

The Huskers have one commitment to their 2025 recruiting class. In July, Amy Williams received a commitment from five-star recruit Olivia Hamlin.

Hamlin averaged 27.5 points, 5.1 rebounds, 4.8 steals, and 3.5 assists per game last season. She chose Nebraska over Virginia Tech.

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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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