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Mast has strong showing for Netherland’s at FIBA Pre-Qualifying Tournament

A current Husker completed pool play at the FIBA Olympic Pre-Qualifying Tournament.

A current Husker completed pool play at the FIBA Olympic Pre-Qualifying Tournament. Rienk Mast and the Netherlands lost to Croatia on Wednesday in Istanbul to wrap up pool play.

The Netherlands finished group play with a record of 1-2. Mast came off the bench and had two points, five rebounds, and a team-high four assists.

The forward appeared in all three games, averaging 6.0 points, 6.0 rebounds and 1.3 assists. The Netherlands finished third in their group and did not advance to the semifinals.

Mast will spend his first year at Nebraska after having previously played at Bradley University. Last year, he was a member of the All-Missouri Valley Conference first-team, averaging 13.8 points per game and 8.0 rebounds.

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Nebraska forward helps Team Netherlands to victory

A Nebraska forward helped his team to a victory in an international tournament earlier in the week.

A Nebraska forward helped his team to a victory in an international tournament earlier in the week. Rienk Mast and the Netherlands defeated Belgium 78-76 on Monday.

The Netherlands is participating in the FIBA Olympic Pre-Qualifying Tournament in Belgium. Mast had eight points and seven rebounds in 17 minutes.

The forward is currently averaging 8.0 points and 6.5 rebounds per game through two contests. His team is now 1-1.

Mast and the Netherlands conclude group play on Wednesday against Croatia. They will need a win to advance to the semi-finals.

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Husker to player for Team Netherlands in FIBA Olympic Pre-Qualifying Tournament

A Nebraska men’s basketball player will be participating in the FIBA Olympic Pre-Qualifying Tournament next week.

A Nebraska men’s basketball player will participate in the FIBA Olympic Pre-Qualifying Tournament next week. Forward Rienk Mast will try and help the Netherlands advance in the tournament, which is taking place in Istanbul, Turkey.

Mast is making his second appearance for the senior National Team and his first appearance since 2019. During the 2019 Basketball World Cup, he averaged 4.3 points and 2.7 rebounds per game in three contests.

The Netherlands will play Sweeden, Belgium, and Croatia during pool play. Should the Netherlands advance from pool play and win the tournament, they would qualify for one of the FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournaments next summer.

Mast will spend his first year at Nebraska after having previously played at Bradley University. Last year, he was a member of the All-Missouri Valley Conference first-team, averaging 13.8 points per game and 8.0 rebounds.

A photo gallery of Mast’s college basketball career can be found below.