Hoiberg Signs Extension, Nebraska Basketball Soars

0:00On March 9th, Nebraska men's basketball coach, Fred Hoyberg, just signed the contract extension that keeps him with the Huskers through the 31-32 season. The timing couldn't be better after one of the program's best years ever. The team racked up 26 wins, tying a school record, and grabbed 15 Big 10 victories, a new high mark. Fans and school officials are thrilled with the momentum. It's the first time Nebraska has hit 20 or more wins in three straight seasons, and they locked in the number two seed for the Big 10 tournament. With a 26 and five record, Hoyberg has turned things around since taking over, posting 86 wins over the last three years, despite an overall mark of 110. 113. That includes their first NCAA tournament trips since 23-24. Now the focus shifts to the postseason as they tip off Friday at 5.30pm. Central time, with Hoyberg set to lead the charge for years to come.