Football players to Men's basketball team

[Huskball]

It was reported today that Ostrander from the volleyball team will be joining the women's basketball team after that season is over. I'm surprised that this doesn't happen more with senior football players going to play basketball. Indiana basketball (who was size-challenged last year) did have a TE join them last year.

Just for kicks, considering Nebraska will be size-challenged as well, are there / who would be a good candidates from the football team? Most may not have the height, but at least they would be built to body the post.They would have to be seniors and probably not be trying out for the NFL. (They wouldn't risk injury if that was the case) I was thinking maybe Zach Sterup. Any others come to mind?

 

[Haspula]

Him and LeRoy Alexander. In HS/AAU, he played alongside with Nigel Hayes and Terry Rozier. Rozier is a potential late first rounder in the draft next month

If Randy was still here, he could be a walk-on candidate. Alonzo was pretty good in HS.

 

[Mavric]

Football (usually) overlaps basketball more than volleyball does. Might be part of it. Plus more athletes to go around on the men's side.

Back in the day it was interesting to watch the football players play intramural basketball. Dave Volk was hard to guard.

Sterup would probably help out next year. Wonder if DPE can handle?

 

[gbr93]

Football (usually) overlaps basketball more than volleyball does. Might be part of it. Plus more athletes to go around on the men's side.

Back in the day it was interesting to watch the football players play intramural basketball. Dave Volk was hard to guard.

Sterup would probably help out next year. Wonder if DPE can handle?

Yes he absolutely can. Played against him at the rec this year. You think he has another gear on the football field? You should watch him on the court lol

 

[Atbone95]

Football (usually) overlaps basketball more than volleyball does. Might be part of it. Plus more athletes to go around on the men's side.

Back in the day it was interesting to watch the football players play intramural basketball. Dave Volk was hard to guard.

Sterup would probably help out next year. Wonder if DPE can handle?

Yes he absolutely can. Played against him at the rec this year. You think he has another gear on the football field? You should watch him on the court lol

Sterup was ehhh in C-1 basketball in highschool. He'd give you size, but not much else IMO.

 

[TonyStalloni]

The national championship game isn't played till the 10th of Jan or so. There wouldn't be much time for our football players to get in B ball shape. :sarcasm