Nebraska signed men’s basketball coach Fred Hoiberg to an extension through the 2031-32 season on Monday.
Hoiberg guided the Cornhuskers to a program-record 15 wins in Big Ten play this season. They enter this week’s conference tournament with a 26-5 record and can set a new program wins record with one more win, breaking the current tie with the 1990-91 squad (26-8).
Hoiberg’s previous deal ran through through 2028-29. Terms of his extension were not disclosed.
“Fred Hoiberg is a tremendous representative of the University of Nebraska, the Lincoln community, and our state. We are extremely proud that he will continue to lead the Nebraska men’s basketball program well into the future,” Nebraska athletic director Troy Dannen said in a press release. “Fred has built this program step by step and his leadership has Nebraska positioned to continue to compete at a high level in the Big Ten Conference and nationally. Fred is one of the most respected coaches in the country by his peers, and his success has been recognized throughout the college basketball world.”
Hoiberg, 53, has a 110-113 record over seven seasons at Nebraska. Growth was gradual as he took over the program, starting with seven wins in each of his first two seasons and culminating with three consecutive 20-win seasons the last three years, which had never previously happened in program history.
“I’m appreciative of the continued confidence from Troy Dannen and Jeffrey Gold and thank them for the support they have shown in our staff’s leadership of the Husker basketball program,” Hoiberg said in a press release. “We have a long family history with the University of Nebraska, and the support we have received over the last seven years is truly remarkable. We are blessed with world-class facilities, but the people are what make Nebraska special. Our goal is to continue building a program that our fans can embrace and have pride in because it represents the values of Nebraska.”
Nebraska made its first NCAA Tournament appearance since 2014 under Hoiberg in 2024. The Cornhuskers have never won an NCAA Tournament game, losing their opener in each of their eight appearances.
As a projected No. 3 seed in this year’s field according to ESPN bracketology, they’ll be heavily favored to end that drought this season.
Hoiberg, who played at Iowa State (1991-95) and in the NBA (1995-2005), was previously the head coach at his alma mater (2010-15) and for the Chicago Bulls (2015-18). He led the Cyclones to four straight NCAA Tournament appearances, including a Sweet 16 in 2014, and had a 115-155 record with Chicago, making the playoffs once in his three full seasons.
–Field Level Media
