Mavric Posted October 27, 2014 Share Posted October 27, 2014 Projected 6 Seed in NCAA Tourney Tim Miles is a social media all-star (more than 74,000 followers). He's developed a bond with Larry the Cable Guy. And he just led Nebraska to its first NCAA tournament appearance since 1998 and its seventh bid overall. Terran Petteway (18.1 points per game), a future pro and All-America candidate, and Shavon Shields return to a team that surprised the Big Ten and the nation by finishing 11-7 in conference play and securing a trip to the Big Dance. That's why Miles earned co-coach of the year honors last season. But now it's time for the team to make another stride. The Cornhuskers have to find a way to win outside Lincoln. They lost five in a row (four were on the road) from late December through mid-January. In all, Nebraska finished 4-12 outside Lincoln last year. Nebraska can play with the best in the Big Ten and the country. Miles' program defeated Michigan State (in East Lansing), Wisconsin and Ohio State. The Cornhuskers finished 23rd in adjusted defensive efficiency. But they lost in the opening rounds of the Big Ten and NCAA tourneys. The potential is evident. The team's personnel are legit, and the coaching is proven. Now, Nebraska -- a team that has never won an NCAA tournament game -- has to take its show on the road. Quote Link to comment
Blackshirts007 Posted October 27, 2014 Share Posted October 27, 2014 It says #21 Quote Link to comment
Mavric Posted October 28, 2014 Author Share Posted October 28, 2014 It says #21 My bad. Was thinking Top 25. Thanks. Quote Link to comment
redout22 Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 Still have so much to prove. Good start though! Quote Link to comment
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