Nebraska men’s basketball enters ESPN’s Way-Too-Early Top 25 at No. 22
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 5, 2026, 9:07 AM
Last updated Jun 5, 2026
The Nebraska Cornhuskers are ranked No. 22 in ESPN's 2026-27 Way-Too-Early Top 25. Coming off a historic season with a 28-7 record, they reached the Sweet Sixteen for the first time. Nebraska returns key players such as first-team All-Big Ten pick Pryce Sandfort and Big Ten Sixth Man of the Year Braden Frager. Coach Fred Hoiberg has also added several transfers, including Trevan Leonhardt, Sam Orme, and Boden Kapke, contributing to the team's anticipated success. The Cornhuskers will kick off the new season with an exhibition game against Saint Louis on October 9.
- •Nebraska finished the 2025-26 season with a 28-7 record.
- •The Cornhuskers made their first Sweet Sixteen appearance last season.
- •Pryce Sandfort and Braden Frager return as key players.
- •Several transfers have been added to strengthen the roster.
- •Nebraska opens the season on October 9 against Saint Louis.
- 9:07 AMYahoo Sports — Nebraska ranked in ESPN's Way-Too-Early Top 25
"The Nebraska men's basketball team was ranked in ESPN's 2026-27 Way-Too-Early Top 25.
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