Podcast appearances and mentions of Fred Hoiberg

The Husker247 HoopsCast convened for a quick rundown of the Huskers roster and some scheduling news for the 2025-26 season. The podcast started with Mike Schaefer and Brian Christopherson breaking down the commitment of Fridrik Leo Curtis and how the big man from Iceland fits for the immediate future and the long-term plan for Fred Hoiberg. From there the two discussed Nebraska's roster overall and how things are shaking out for the upcoming season. They also discussed big men in Nebraska's past and which ones have stood out over the last 30-40 years. Finally they talked about Nebraska's game in Sioux Falls and the games played in Kansas City as the team's non-conference schedule has taken shape. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

-For a school in Nebraska that has not had a lot of team success in school history, Fred Hoiberg and his staff haveput guys in position to play in the NBA-Brice Williams, Bryce McGowens, Dalano Banton, Keisei Tominaga, etc.-Nebraska Basketball hosted 7-foot, 220lb center Fridrik Leo Curtis over the weekend...the Huskers have brought in7 additions (6 transfers) so far this offseason.- Playing for D1 Iceland — the second-tier league in Icelandic professional sports — in the 2023-24 season, Curtisaveraged 15.4 points, 8.9 rebounds and 1.7 blocks while shooting 64.7% from the field and 42.2% from 3 (42-of-102)SHOW SPONSORED BY SANDHILLS GLOBALOur Sponsors:* Check out Hims: https://hims.com/EARLYBREAKAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Schick and Nick reflect on Lee Corso's impending retirement.  A flashback to his on-air mishap.  It's the 5th year anniversary of the podcast !  How long with the guys to the show?   Many memories recounted.  Plus a bonus Fred Hoiberg interview! Connect with us! SchickandNick.com Facebook, Twitter, or email  We would hate it if you missed an episode! So PLEASE subscribe, rate the pod, and throw us a review. It helps us out so much! We'd likey that.  This is another Hurrdat Media Production. Hurrdat Media is a podcast network and digital media production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat Media Network by going to HurrdatMedia.com or Hurrdat Media YouTube channel! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the latest episode of Half-Court Press, Wilson Moore and Jon Walker discuss the latest in Nebraska and Creighton basketball, including CU's major announcement of hiring Alan Huss back as an assistant to be Greg McDermott's successor. The guys start the show breaking down how that move came to be, and why it's such a perfect fit for the future of the Bluejay program.  Next, Wilson talks about Nebraska's addition to Fred Hoiberg's staff in Wyoming assistant Pat Monaghan, and what he brings to the table. Jon then gives his take on the Jays' latest portal pickup and why all of Creighton's depth shows the program is trying to spend and be all-in for McDermott's final seasons.  The duo then dive into what each team wants to finalize its roster, with CU looking at a Howard transfer and Nebraska potentially leaving a spot open. 

Connor FINALLY gets to praising Nebraska's portal pickups, seriously. It seems as though Fred Hoiberg is finally NOT going to rely on a single scorer and push the pace a bit. We're excited at that possibility in Lincoln.

Schick and Nick recap Rory's win. Gruden's QB camp is back. Cam Newton's infamous drop. Nick saw Myron Medcalf. Nick was hammered at the Final Four. Cheers! Alan Huss has to come back.  Werner Berger at the Masters.  Dead Legs. Jordan Spieth went low. Nick's TV commercial aired right after The Masters. Recapping the polls. Fred Hoiberg answers a great question from Schick. Drop-Off Champions. One Shining Moment. Connect with us! SchickandNick.com Facebook, Twitter, or email  We would hate it if you missed an episode! So PLEASE subscribe, rate the pod, and throw us a review. It helps us out so much! We'd likey that.  This is another Hurrdat Media Production. Hurrdat Media is a podcast network and digital media production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat Media Network by going to HurrdatMedia.com or Hurrdat Media YouTube channel! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're back! After taking our first week off in a very long time, Greg and Minnie return to your Thursday night with a show that is sure to inform and entertain. Or at least one of those. You be the judge! In post-season play, there can only be a handful of teams that end their season with a win. Fred Hoiberg's Husker squad did just that, winning the inaugural College Basketball Crown with a 77-66 win over UCF on Sunday. While cynics will lament that it's not a significant tournament, I (Greg, FYI) choose to view it the same way we look at the football team's bowl game appearance this past season...more basketball to play means more practices, and more spotlight on the program.  And in the days after Nebraska's win, with the transfer portal open, the Mayor welcomes several new and familiar faces to Lincoln.  But sadly, the portal door swings both ways (seeing is Fred actually reads this) and Nebraska is no exception. It was announced ate Wednesday that Husker guard Nick Janowski was entering the portal, but earlier in the week, Nebraska wrestling fans were shocked to learn that 3 NCAA qualifier Lenny Pinto was entering the portal as well. That's a potentially huge loss for the squad that just finished second as a team at the NCAA tourney.  And of course, what type of Husker show would we be without talking about football in April? From team dismissals (we Hardley new ye) to all of the latest happenings from Spring practice. I'll be honest (me again, Greg), I'm really out of the loop on everything that's gone on in Lincoln the last two weeks. So I'm as excited as you should be to learn and then instantly react based on pure emotion! 

-On Tuesday, after Nebraska added Jamarques Lawrence back to the roster from the transfer portal, Jon Rothstein---who might just be a robot---listed the Huskers' potential starting 5 for next year and said that “Fred Hoiberg could have a potential bubble team lurking for 2026”…because we can NEVER have anything more than just scraping by. The Nebraska Way.-Also, it's Day 1 of The Masters…can Jake convince Sip and Bill to at least watch some of the action on Sunday?Show sponsored by SANDHILLS GLOBALOur Sponsors:* Check out Hims: https://hims.com/EARLYBREAKAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In the latest episode of Half-Court Press, Wilson Moore and Jon Walker discuss the latest news in Nebraska and Creighton basketball, including the Huskers' Crown title win and what both teams' transfers will bring to the table. The guys open with a look at NU's big week in Las Vegas and dive into the reasons why the Huskers played so well, and why winning the event was so important to its seniors. Next, the two talk about a whirlwind of a few days with plenty of portal action from both teams. Starting with Nebraska, Wilson gives a brief scouting report of each add and how they all seem to fit into what Fred Hoiberg wants his team's identity to be: solid 3-point shooters. Jon then breaks down what another Iowa player will provide for Creighton and talks about CU's other signees. The guys then have a conversation about what type of players both teams are looking for before the portal closes and run through what each side's projected rotation would be at this point. Finally, Jon ends the episode with a recap of a wild few days for Creighton volleyball, where he dispels some rumors and provides some clarity to the situation. 

 Fred finally wins a couple postseason games, and Nebraska is able to end the season with four consecutive wins.How much does the Crown help in recruiting?Show sponsored by NEBCOOur Sponsors:* Check out Hims: https://hims.com/EARLYBREAKAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

According to Las Vegas, Trev Alberts could screw Nebraska, again.

-It was the first ever meeting between Georgetown and Nebraska, and we can complain all we want about the start time being so late—we kind of deserve that for having to follow and cover a team playing in a 2nd rate tournament-Brice Williams had 30 points in Nebraska's first game…did he follow it up again with a big performance?Show sponsored by SANDHILLS GLOBALOur Sponsors:* Check out Hims: https://hims.com/EARLYBREAKAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Dannen said he asked Fred how he could help out as Nebraska tries to improve the roster next year and not have the disastrous finish that this year had-There wasn't much of a lean of disappointment or hints of moving on from Fred, but where do fans stand on that?Show sponsored by MIDWEST BANKOur Sponsors:* Check out Hims: https://hims.com/EARLYBREAKAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Connor recaps last night's Sweet Sixteen matchups and previews the next three days in the NCAA Tournament. We break down Troy Dannen's comments on Fred Hoiberg, then debate yogurt.

-A headline on CBS Sports read, “Can St. John's muster the NIL needed to win it all?” following the Red Storm's loss to Arkansas on Saturday…and we have heard many coaches discuss NIL and needing more money to fund a quality team-Husker Online also wrote about this with conversation from Fred Hoiberg, who said the program is working on getting more funds, but seeing teams like Maryland get up to $10 million in NIL and Indiana trending that way seems daunting for a program like Nebraska that's just trying to keep up and stay afloat…Show sponsored by MIDWEST BANKOur Sponsors:* Check out Hims: https://hims.com/EARLYBREAKAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Blake and Mike break down the Senior Day loss to Iowa, share thoughts from the viewers about the 2025 season & Fred Hoiberg, and preview Nebrasketball's upcoming postseason event, the College Basketball Crown.Follow on Twitter @ScarletShootPod!

Cole Stukenholtz and Nate Rohr bring you the week the was in Husker sports, starting with the disappointing finish for men's basketball as they lose their last five games and miss the Big Ten Tournament. Jacob Bigelow from Huskers Illustrated joins in the conversation, marveling at Brice Williams' All-B1G season and looking ahead to Fred Hoiberg's shopping list for the transfer portal. Nate's out in Columbus, OH for softball, where NU won Friday and will keep their strong season on track. Baseball got a midweek sweep of Wichita State and continues their west coast swing against UCLA. The guys also preview spring football by discussing players to watch on both sides of the ball and how the offseason coaching hires could impact 2025's results. GBR!

It's a Wednesday night pod and this week:Jack laments the end of Nebrasketball's season and discusses avoiding the sport entirely.Does Jack understand fans that want to fire Fred Hoiberg?Matt Rhule's press conference.Re-litigating the cancellation of the Tennessee series.Year three for Matt Rhule and what it means.Plus, are people excited about the 2025 Husker football season?To hear more content like this, and get it ad free, become a Patron today for as low as $5 a month: patreon.com/i80club. And don't forget to subscribe to the I-80 Club YouTube channel! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

-Schaefer got us rolling on Fred Hoiberg and expectations so we continue the conversation now in comparing to other programs...why is Nebraska 'one of one'?Show sponsored by NEBCOOur Sponsors:* Check out Hims: https://hims.com/EARLYBREAKAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Schaefer tweeted yesterday that he doesn't really care about Fred Hoiberg's conference record and overall record from the first 3 years while he was here…why don't those years matter as we ask if he's the right coach for the program?-CBS Sports says Nebraska's biggest question this Spring is replacing all the talent that left defensively…how much do you trust in the talent and depth that this team has right now?Show sponsored by MIDWEST BANKOur Sponsors:* Check out Hims: https://hims.com/EARLYBREAKAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In the latest episode of the Pick Six Podcast, Sam McKewon and Evan Bland break down Matt Rhule's comments on Dylan Raiola and why or why not Nebraska should being focusing on its young, healthy offensive linemen. Sam and Evan discuss Matt Rhule's comments on the roster and is it as good as the coach says it is, or is he speaking it into existence? The duo breaks down Matt Rhule's comment on Dylan Raiola's body composition and what the point of it was. Sam and Evan discuss whether Nebraska should stick with its hurt but veteran offensive linemen or if Matt Rhule and Co. should move onto the young and healthy linemen. Fred Hoiberg isn’t going anywhere, but is the die already cast for Nebraska men's basketball?

Josh tries to have a conversation about Fred Hoiberg, but keeps getting distracted.

Connor reads some quotes from media availability today, the spring ball schedule, and why the buzz doesn't seem to be there like in years past for Spring Football. Plus, Fred Hoiberg spoke on radio about the failure of this season, we react.

Schick and Nick discuss Nebrasketball missing the B1G Tournament. Nick quoted Jay Bilas. What happened to the Huskers?  Fred Hoiberg's future.  Ohhh, Kevin Keatts !  Celebrities at the Nebrasketball game. Champ Week is upon us. Schick's High Point pun. Potential America East puns.  Brights are at its lightest. Say Stayfe. Recapping the polls. Connect with us! SchickandNick.com Facebook, Twitter, or email  We would hate it if you missed an episode! So PLEASE subscribe, rate the pod, and throw us a review. It helps us out so much! We'd likey that.  This is another Hurrdat Media Production. Hurrdat Media is a podcast network and digital media production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat Media Network by going to HurrdatMedia.com or Hurrdat Media YouTube channel! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fred Hoiberg says the Huskers will participate in a postseason of some sort.

The Nebraska basketball regular season drew to a close on Sunday with an ugly loss to Iowa, capping off a free fall that left the Huskers out of the Big Ten tournament entirely. So what better time to size up all the big questions in podcast form! Mike Schaefer is joined by Brian Christopherson and the two discuss the finish, the careers of Brice Williams and Juwan Gary and what's next for Nebraska basketball. Then there's a little discussion on Fred Hoiberg's future and what remains on the roster in Lincoln — should those players choose to stick around. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

-This year was a roller coaster and one where it seemed apparent most of the season that Nebraska made some serious mistakes in NIL and the portal…where they will be headed next season in an even bigger fashion-Nebraska returned its 2 best players from last year's NCAA Tournament team and regressed, although it wasn't a full regression the whole season---just an epic collapse. Are we sure Fred will want to do this all over again?Show sponsored by NEBCOOur Sponsors:* Check out Hims: https://hims.com/EARLYBREAKAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This serves as "The Fred Hoiberg" conversation, what's the team's struggle? Is missing the Big Ten Tournament a fireable offense? What should the Huskers do moving forward? And what was that one character's name in Superbad?

Should the Nebraska basketball head coach Fred Hoiberg be on the hot seat after a late-season collapse? Also, some positive buzz about the Nebraska football team heading into the spring, plus some recruiting nuggets. #GBR #Huskers

Steve Sipple from Husker Online and Earth, in general joins to talk Mike Ekeler, Fred Hoiberg's odds and dancing in the dark and walking in the park, in general.

Do you have faith in Fred Hoiberg to build a good team through the portal, each year?

-Fred Hoiberg said yesterday that this past week was one of the toughest weeks of his professional career and he's “looking for the five that will go compete” as Nebraska heads to Ohio State to face the Buckeyes in the ultimate Bubble game-Both teams have been scuffling for a few weeks and both find themselves in dangerous positions when it comes to the NCAA Tournament…will Nebraska show up tonight or start slow once again?Show sponsored by SANDHILLS GLOBALOur Sponsors:* Check out Hims: https://hims.com/EARLYBREAKAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Somehow, Nebraska is still getting mentions in Bracketology---Joe Lunardi still had them yesterday after the Minnesota game as “Last Four In”—but it's a very weak bubble this year (also, side note---this is a great reason to NOT expand the tournament)-Nebraska is not safe yet from missing the B1G Tournament—they likely will make it, but if they lose the last 2 games…there is a path to missing it. So what is going through Troy Dannen's mind right now? Show sponsored by MIDWEST BANKOur Sponsors:* Check out Hims: https://hims.com/EARLYBREAKAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Fred Hoiberg has an opinion, and Connor completes a baseball roundup for the thee in-state teams over the weekend.

With Cole Stukenholtz on assignment this week, Nate Rohr is here to break down a huge weekend of Husker sports. We preview NU men's basketball's huge matchup with Minnesota as the Huskers try to lock down a bubble bid. We'll hear from Coach Fred Hoiberg and guard Rollie Worster as we get ready for the game. Also, we visit with Nebraska pitcher Jordy Bahl as she works back from her knee injury to lead the Huskers both in the circle and at the plate. And we hear from Nebraska football's associate head coach Phil Snow, outside linebackers coach Phillip Simpson and wide receivers coach Daikel Shorts, Jr., after their first meeting with the media this week! And we look ahead to Nebraska women's basketball's regular season finale against Northwestern. GBR!

Fred Hoiberg is trying to drag a not that good Nebrasketball team into the tournament.

-Nebraska still is tracking toward an NCAA Tournament berth despite a blowout loss at Penn State, but a win tonight would go a long way to feel even better about the team's chances-Fred Hoiberg said he's optimistic that Berke Buyuktencel will be able to play, and that would be very important for Nebraska in trying to slow down the bigs of MichiganShow sponsored by MIDWEST BANKOur Sponsors:* Check out Hims: https://hims.com/EARLYBREAKAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-E.J. Barthel had interest from Penn State and Texas, but he's sticking around in Lincoln with a pay raise to remain Nebraska's RB coach…did you know he was that highly sought after?-Sean was close with the late Greg Sharpe who passed away this past weekend…what will his legacy be at Nebraska?-Nebrasketball had an impressive comeback at Northwestern and is tracking toward the NCAA Tournament…how good has this coaching job been by Fred Hoiberg?Show sponsored by MIDWEST BANKOur Sponsors:* Check out Hims: https://hims.com/EARLYBREAKAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Hoiberg said in postgame that he had a wrap on his hand in the 2nd half because an incident with a whiteboard at halftime, and despite a sluggish start to the 2nd half—it must have helped somehow-In Bill's years of coaching and Sip's years of covering teams, have they seen anything like that?Show sponsored by MIDWEST BANKOur Sponsors:* Check out Hims: https://hims.com/EARLYBREAKAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Sam McKewon gives us a weather report, an update on the in-state basketball schools, Fred Hoiberg's motivational tactics, who will be the leaders on the football team come fall, the Big Ten's push for playoff expansion, and more

This week on the Five Heart Podcast, the format is thrown out the door. That's right, Holgermaniacs, the show you wanted for months is finally happening! The pages of Minnie's notes are OUT! Greg's freestyle approach is in. It's what you think you've wanted but only time will tell if it turns into the prize you think it is. Let's face it...just like Batman at the end of The Dark Knight, Greg is the hero this show deserves, but not the one it needs right now (that would be Minnie, for all of you wondering). But it's the football off-season. We're not yet to Spring Football. The transfer portal is temporarily closed. It's less the off-season and more like the dead period. But Mike Ekeler was officially announced as the Special Teams Coordinator and his salary was revealed. How does it compare to other salaries on the coaching staff? Who needs a bump in pay? Who is overcompensated? Also...Nebraska Men's Basketball. Though I feel like even mentioning them by name casts a shadow over the program. I love Fred Hoiberg and I love this team, but it seems like the more I watch them or care about them, that's when their performance anxiety kicks in. And we don't want that. We'll also cover women's hoops, wrestling, and softball. Baseball starts up this week so there may be something there to discuss. It's all in a wild and whacky show - NO FORMAT - on the Corn Nation YouTube, Facebook, and X. Join us. We insist.

BC shares his thoughts on Mike Ekeler coaching Nebraska's special teams and how Fred Hoiberg can keep Nebrasketball rolling.

In the latest episode of the Pick Six Podcast, Sam McKewon, Tom Shatel and Evan Bland break down Nebraska not holding a traditional spring game and if Matt Rhule paranoid or justified in saying tampering was a reason behind the change. The crew opens with Nebraska's announcement that the Huskers won't have a traditional spring game and Matt Rhule's comments that part of the decision came from the tampering that happens in college football. They talk whether there is tampering and the loss of the Nebraska tradition. The trio moves onto Nebraska hiring Mike Ekeler special teams coordinator and the shuffling of Matt Rhule's staff this offseason. Is this a Matt Rhule 2.0 staff? Does this free Rhule to take on more of a CEO, while coordinators become mini head coaches of their units.   Matt Rhule said he aims to blend talent (big NIL players) with culture (walk-on sort of players) on Nebraska's 105-man roster. Is this feasible, and is it worth it? How do you do it during the revenue sharing era? John Cook has stepped down as Nebraska volleyball coach and his successor has been named former Husker and Louisville coach Dani Busboom Kelly. Was it a seamless transition? Is there a better fit — or more qualified — to take over the Husker program? The crew also talks the parallels to Tom Osborne and Frank Solich and Scott Frost, and why this was the perfect time for Cook to retire. Nebraska men's basketball was on a big losing streaking. Now the Huskers have beaten two straight ranked teams (Illinois and Oregon) and are back on the NCAA tournament bubble. They talk how Fred Hoiberg's Hail Mary (calling the Illinois game the Huskers' Super Bowl) changed Nebraska's course and how Brice Williams and Juwan Gary have had huge impacts on the team.  What does Nebraska need to do to get off the bubble and into the NCAA tournament? The crew gives their Super Bowl predictions — will the Kansas City Chiefs three-peat? — and what it will take for each team to win.

Illinois basketball is in a precarious position entering the month of February, losing 4 of their last 6. The nadir of the season so far comes in Lincoln, Nebraska as Fred Hoiberg's Huskers never trailed en route to an 80-74 overtime win. Mike Carpenter reacts with plenty of frustration as the Illini played perhaps their sloppiest game yet, topped off by atrocious end-of-regulation coaching by Brad Underwood. It's enough to make any fan wonder where do they go from here?

-The Huskers entered as 4.5 point underdogs to the 18th-ranked Illini, and spirits were low with the fanbase based on the 6 losses in a row, which sparked Fred Hoiberg to say his team needed to find its identity again-Was that the case last night? Nebraska has been great at home but had lost back-to-back home games to Rutgers and USC coming in, and were past the point of “must wins” with where the season seems headed-Also, ROLL CALL (sponsored by Madsen's Bowling & Billiards): where are people listening from today?Show sponsored by SANDHILLS GLOBALAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

We ask Robin if aliens are the reason for Nebrasketball's recent slide, ways that Fred Hoiberg can fix the point guard position down the stretch, and whether or not this new time slot works.

Connor makes a scandalous admission about his childhood, then we debate whether or not Fred Hoiberg should be on the hot seat

Kaleb is back and he and Matt are sad about Fred Hoiberg and the Huskers.

Do you still have faith in Fred Hoiberg?

Is Nebrasketball for real? Could Minnesota be interested in Fred Hoiberg? Plus, what constitutes a “sweater game?”