Jon Rothstein sits down with Nebraska head coach Fred Hoiberg to relive the 2026 NCAA Tournament run and discuss how the Cornhuskers can build on that success moving forward. Jon and Fred also dive in on this year's roster, Pinnacle Bank and the keys to another big year in Lincoln.
(0:00) Intro + Fred Hoiberg joins the show
(0:30) The Hoiberg vacation spot & making time for family
(2:05) How enjoyable was last season relative to the rest of Fred’s lengthy basketball career?
(3:45) Why Nebraska was so connected last season
(5:25) Doing last season with his sons involved
(6:55) The pressure ahead of last year’s Troy game and finally winning a tournament game at Nebraska
(9:20) The seconds when Tyler Tanner’s shot was in the air
(11:15) The Sweet 16 run and what was left on the table
(12:20) 2026-27 roster impressions
(14:10) How Fred is challenging Braden Frager this season
(15:15) Year 2 at Nebraska for Pryce Sandfort
(16:40) Latest on the Huskers nonconference schedule
(17:30) The Pinnacle Bank homecourt advantage
(19:10) Biggest keys to another Nebraska tournament team
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