As reported by Hail Varsity and the Lincoln Journal-Star among others, it appears that Nebraska took in a pretty big visit from a former five star defensive back. Tyreke Johnson entered the.
April 15, 2021
Nebraska basketball head coach Fred Hoiberg met with reporters over Zoom on Thursday to give his thoughts on the Huskers’ newest 2021 signees and give the latest on a handful of other topics.
Here’s a full rundown of what he had to say… Hoiberg said Xavier freshman transfer
CJ Wilcher had “good quality minutes” in the limited opportunities he saw last season. Wilcher’s perimeter shooting immediately stands out, but Hoiberg said he was “a very complete player” who could play strong defense and finish in the paint. Hoiberg said the additions of Wilcher, Keisei Tominaga, Bryce McGowens, and Wilhelm Briedenbach would all help NU hopefully become consistent both from 3-point range and at the free-throw line.
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After two seasons under head coach Fred Hoiberg, the Nebraska Cornhuskers have shaken up their staff with a shift among the assistant coaches and support staff.
Bobby Lutz, Special Assistant to the Head Coach for the past two seasons, left the Husker program last month to pursue his own coaching opportunities. Lutz helped with game planning, non-conference scheduling and assisting Hoiberg and the Husker staff in the day-to-day operation while in Lincoln. He previously served as a collegiate head coach or assistant coach since 1985, and oversaw postseason play as a head coach in 14 of his 21 seasons at the helm. Lutz cited the desire to return to a coaching role as his reason for leaving.
UTEP has reportedly narrowed their lists of candidates for their men s basketball coaching opening to five and they will interview in Dallas over the next two days. According to a source, UTEP President Dr. Heather Wilson will be in Dallas for the interviews. Multiple sources told 600 ESPN El Paso that UTEP did not hire a search firm this time around and they want to have a new coach in place by no later than Wednesday. This morning, Stadium s Jeff Goodman tweeted the Miners reported list of finalists.
Let s take a closer look at each finalist and then weigh in on whether or not UTEP should pick them as their next head coach or pass on them.