Nebraska men’s basketball is back in the AP poll.
The Huskers moved to No. 25 on Monday after opening the season 2-0. The opener against Le Moyne showed what Nebraska can look like when everything is easy. The ball moved, the scoring was balanced and the Huskers cruised to 106 points.
Providence, on the other hand, asked for something else. Nebraska had to handle pressure, play through mistakes and win without shooting especially well. The Huskers made only five 3-pointers, committed 15 turnovers and still left Connecticut with a 67-58 win.
That’s not a bad thing for Nebraska either. In fact, it gives head coach Fred Hoiberg something to evaluate that is more than just another comfortable November game. Instead, it gave him a look at how this team handles being uncomfortable.
Let’s dive into the details.
