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Nebraska basketball ranked 22nd in early preseason polls

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 12, 2026, 3:24 PM

Last updated Jun 12, 2026

Nebraska basketball ranked 22nd in early preseason polls
Summary

Nebraska basketball is receiving attention in early preseason rankings, with ESPN's Jeff Borzello listing the team at 22nd. This comes after the Cornhuskers had their best season in program history during 2025-2026. However, they lost key players like Reink Mast and Jamarques Lawrence to eligibility and Berke Buyuktuncel to the transfer portal. While some polls include Nebraska in their Top 25, others do not. The team, led by Fred Hoiberg, aims to build on last year's success as they prepare for the upcoming season.

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  • •Nebraska basketball ranked 22nd in ESPN's preseason poll.
  • •Team had the best season in program history in 2025-2026.
  • •Lost four key players to eligibility and transfer portal.
  • •Other Big Ten teams ranked include Michigan and Illinois.
  • •Fred Hoiberg is looking to maintain momentum for the upcoming season.
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  • 3:24 PMYahoo Sports — Friday Flakes: Nebraska Basketball Earning Respect – Ranked in Way-Too-Early Top 25
What they're saying
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We have been there time and time again. Our favorite team in one of our favorite sports is left out of the way-to-early Top 25. We have rationalized our way into think that our team led by Scott Frost and Adrian Martine should be in preseason Top 25. The good old days. Well fast forward […]

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