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NBA legend speaks to Nebraska basketball team after senior night victory

An NBA legend spoke to the Nebraska men’s basketball team after their victory on Sunday night.

An NBA legend spoke to the Nebraska men’s basketball team after their victory on Sunday night. Hall of Famer Kevin McHale spoke to the team after their 67-56 senior night victory.

McHale played for the Boston Celtics from 1980-1993. He was a seven-time All-Star and three-time NBA Champion.

He was also a member of both the NBA’s 50th and 75th-anniversary teams. The former Celtic coached Hoiberg when the Husker head coach played in the NBA and helped when he transitioned to the front office/coaching.

McHale started his talk to the team by focusing on their effort early in the game.

Great job. Great effort. It’s fun watching you guys play basketball. That first five minutes, everyone had their their hands up. You were moving, you helped, if you got beat on a play you didn’t quit on the play.

You guys went after it. You offensively rebounded. You set the tone right away. It was fun to watch you guys play. This is the fun time. You’ve got Michigan coming up, now go kick their (butt) and win (game) number 22. Every night you guys play after that, you guys are going to be a hard out.  You guys play that hard. It’s going to take someone special to be you.

He also discussed how happy he is for his former protege and his team heading into the postseason.

 I like that fact that you guys fought together, you rallied together. I was really happy to see you guys play. I’m really happy for Freddy (Hoiberg). I’m really happy for you guys. The big thing about it, is how good can you make your teammates.

Nebraska will wrap up the regular season on Saturday, March 10, at Michigan. The tip-off is set for 11:00 am.

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Men’s basketball moves to 7-0 on the season with win over Cal State Fullerton

The Huskers continue the historically strong start to the season with an 85-72 win over California State Fullerton.

The Huskers continue the historically strong start to the season with an 85-72 win over California State Fullerton on Sunday afternoon.

Nebraska delivered five double-digit scorers in a highly productive outing by both teams. The Titans finished with a 41.8 shooting percentage, going 9-of-22 from beyond the arc while shooting seven free throws off nine attempts. The Huskers meanwhile shot an impressive 46.6 from the field, landing 12-of-30 3-pointers and shooting 19-of-20 from the free throw line.

Bradley transfer Rienk Mast led the charge for Nebraska, scoring 19 points, hauling in nine rebounds and going three-for-three from beyond the arc. Keisei Tominaga was also perfect in 3-point shooting, going 3-for-3 as well, which accompanied his perfect field goal shooting, going five-of-five in the win. This gave Tominaga 17 points in the win for his third double-digit game of the season.

The Huskers are now 7-0 on the season. This marks the best start in head coach Fred Hoiberg’s tenure at Nebraska. The Huskers will face their first big test of the season next Sunday, welcoming in No. 8 Creighton. Tipoff is set for 3:00 p.m. and can be viewed on FS1.

Nebraska men’s basketball takes down Lindenwood to start the season

The Huskers’ men’s basketball team commenced their 2023-2024 season with a Monday night clash with Lindenwood.

The Huskers’ men’s basketball team commenced their 2023-2024 season with a Monday night clash with Lindenwood. Nebraska took down the Lions with a solid 84-52 outing. The Huskers began the season without their star player, Keisei Tominaga, due to injury but saw five players step up to fill the void by scoring double-digit points.

The five combined for 65 points, 21 rebounds, 13 free throws, and eight 3-pointers. Sam Hoiberg led the charge in the win, dropping a career-high 15 points and five rebounds. C.J. Wilcher finished right behind Hoiberg with 13 points. He also landed three free throws, two 3-pointers and two blocks.

Bradley transfer Rienk Mast, and Charlotte transfer Brice Williams also dropped 13 points in the win. Mast hauled in six rebounds and three assists, while Williams shot three free throws and two 3-pointers.

New Mexico transfer Josiah Allick rounded out Nebraska’s top five in scoring. Allick delivered 11 points for the Huskers and led them in rebounds, securing eight.

Nebraska will remain home to host Florida A&M on Thursday night. The game is set for 7 p.m. and can be viewed on B1G+.