Nebraska Locks in Hoiberg with Massive Contract Extension

0:00On March 10, Nebraska has locked in basketball coach Fred Hoyberg with a big contract extension that runs all the way through the 2031-32 season. The timing is perfect after one of the programs best of years ever. The Cornhuskers wrapped up with 26 wins and just five losses, grabbing the number two seed in the Big Ten tournament. It's also the first time they've hit 20 or more victories in three straight seasons. Fans and analysts are buzzing about Hoyberg's track record. He's posted a 110 wins to 113 losses overall at Nebraska, including 86 triumphs over the last three years. That progress led to their first NCAA tournament birth since the 2023-24 season. Details on the deal show his base salary jumping to $5 million starting April 1, 2026, with a $100,000 raise each. Year after that, he also gets $500,000 bonuses in July 2026 and March 2029, plus an $8 million buyout through 2027.

1:01Social media lit up with excitement from Husker supporters, many calling it a smart move to build on the momentum as the team eyes even bigger things.