seaofred92 Posted May 27, 2021 Share Posted May 27, 2021 https://theathletic.com/2615436/2021/05/27/fourteen-thoughts-on-nebraskas-14-scholarship-players-as-the-huskers-aim-to-rise-toward-postseason-contention/?source=emp_shared_article Quote If the final, modest stretch of basketball from last season turns out to be recognized as the dawn of something impressive and unprecedented at Nebraska, the darkness from which it was born will be known, too, as a defining period for growth in coach Fred Hoiberg’s program. For 26 days in January and February, the Huskers sat idle, saddled by a pandemic shutdown as nine players and five staff members tested positive for COVID-19. Nebraska did not practice for almost three weeks in the midst of the season. It emerged as a changed team. And after a few days to get their footing, the Huskers played their best basketball in two seasons over the final 12 games. They won just three times, but those victories more than doubled their previous tally in Big Ten competition under Hoiberg. Nebraska lost in overtime against sixth-ranked Illinois and by six points or fewer in three other contests. More than the wins, Hoiberg’s players found themselves, he said. “Our numbers took off,” the coach said. “Our guys got comfortable with what they were supposed to do. It’s a read-and-react system. Once they figured that out, we played our best basketball.” 3 Quote Link to comment
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