Nebraska basketball ranks ninth in Big Ten preseason power rankings
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 17, 2026, 11:30 AM
Last updated Jul 17, 2026
Nebraska men’s basketball is ranked ninth in Jon Rothstein’s Big Ten preseason power rankings. The previous season saw Nebraska finish with a 28-7 record and reach the Sweet 16, where they lost to Iowa. This ranking comes as Nebraska aims to build off their Cinderella story from last year when they were projected to finish 14th. The team expects to benefit from key returning players such as Pryce Sandfort and Braden Frager, along with new transfers joining the roster. The upcoming season promises to have competitive potential for the Huskers.
- •Nebraska finished 28-7 last season, reaching the Sweet 16.
- •Jon Rothstein ranks Nebraska ninth in Big Ten.
- •Key players returning include Pryce Sandfort and Braden Frager.
- •Huskers look to surpass past preseason expectations.
- 11:30 AMYahoo Sports — Nebraska picked ninth in Big Ten preseason power rankings
"Nebraska basketball was picked in the middle of recent preseason power rankings compiled by Jon Rothstein.
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