Fred Hoiberg Earns Semifinalist Spot for Coach of the Year
Fred Hoiberg, head coach of Nebraska men’s basketball, has been named a semifinalist for the Naismith Coach of the Year Award. He is one of ten coaches to reach the semifinal round.
Historic season for the Huskers
This campaign ranks as the most successful in program history. Nebraska set a school record with 27 victories.
The Huskers also notched their first NCAA Tournament win by defeating Troy, 76-47, on Thursday. That victory advanced them to the second round.
Team milestones
Nebraska established several single-season program records. Conference and road marks were among those reached.
- Conference wins: 15
- Conference road wins: 7
- Overall wins: 27
Coach honors
The Naismith announcement, Fred Hoiberg Earns Semifinalist Spot for Coach of the Year, places him among the top ten national candidates. Conference coaches also named him Big Ten Coach of the Year.
Contract details
Hoiberg signed a contract extension earlier this month. The deal takes effect April 1, 2026, with a $5,000,000 base salary.
His compensation will rise by $100,000 annually through the contract’s end date. The increase is part of the new terms.
NCAA Tournament next steps
Nebraska will face Vanderbilt in the second round. The matchup is Saturday at 7:45 p.m. CT on TNT.
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