Nebraska Hoops Game Day: In Washington

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When he rides back-to-back top-25 disturbance, Nebraska hopes to keep things rolling in another Big Ten Road matchup tonight in Washington.

Here is what you need to know that you are going into the HUSKERS ‘first meeting vs. Huskies as conference enemies …

Who, what, where, when

Nebraska Cornhuskers (14-8, 4-7 Big Ten) in Washington Huskies (11-10, 2-8 Big Ten)

Wednesday 5th February 2025 – 21:30 CT

Alaska Airlines Arena (10,000)

TV: BIG TEN NETWORK

Radio: Huskers Radio Network

Internet/Streaming: Fox Sports App

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Nebraska projected starters

Brice Williams G Sr. 6-7/214 He just became the second remembers who earned two Big Ten players in the week’s honor after an average of 27.5 points, 7.5 rebounds and 5.0 assists in NU’s victories over Illinois and Oregon.
Sam Hoiberg G Jr. 6-0/185 He started his second straight start and played a season high 37 minutes in Nebraska’s riot of No. 16 Oregon. He scored two points on 1-5 shoots with two rebounds.
Juwan Gary F Sr. 6-6/226 He scored 23 points while walking 10-12 on a free kick to help Nebraska disturb Oregon. It marked his fourth 20-point effort in the season and the seventh of his career.
Berke Buyuktuncel F So. 6-10/244 He returned to the starting lineup and scored only three points on 1-7 shoots, including walking 1-6 on triangles. However, he pulled into a career high nine rebounds and was +15 at night.
Andrew Morgan F Sr. 6-10/242 Early bad trouble forced him to play only 17 minutes on Oregon. He still ended with eight points on 4-4 shooting with two rebounds and two assists.

Washington projected starters

Tire Ihenacho G Sr. 6-4/190 A transfer from North Dakota, average he 4.1 points, 2.8 rebounds and 2.0 assists per Match. He scored 22 points and made 5-of-9 3-Pointers in UND’s losses at Nebraska last season.
Mekhi Mason G Jr. 6-5/195 He average 7.9 points, 2.1 rebounds, 1.2 assists and 1.0 steal per day. Match. He has made 29 3-Pointers on a 36.1 percent clip this season.
Tyler Harris G So. 6-8/190 He is number two on the team of scoring at 12.0 ppg and leading Washington with 1.1 BPG. He also ranks sixth in the Big Ten at 46.8 percent behind the arch with 29 made triangles.
Wilhelm Breidenbach F Sr. 6-10/232 A former Nebraska transfer that played for Fred Hoiberg from 2021-23. He average 4.6 points and 2.5 rebounds per Fight for Huskies.
Large osobor F Sr. 6-8/250 Former Utah State Transfer leads Washington in the scoring (15.5 ppg), rebounding (8.7 RPG), assists (3.1 Acts) and stealing (2.1 SPG) this season.

3 keys to victory

Glass

One of the main reasons Washington sits at the bottom of the Big Ten position is that it is one of the worst rebounding teams at the conference. Huskies enters tonight’s match ranked 16. At the conference with a -0.4 margin on the boards. They are also 207. National in offensive rebounding percentage (29.2). Nebraska has not been big on the glass neither this season, including giving up a total of 58 rebounds (20 offensive) a week ago to Illinois. However, Huskers held their own on the glass last time against a solid rebounding team in Oregon and won the boards 35-32. The key tonight blocks Great Osobor, ranking third in the league with 2.8 offensive rebounds per. Match and fifth totaled 8.7 rpg. Completing defensive belongings and creating some other chance points will be critical for now picking up another Big Ten Road victory.

Keep osobor in chess

As mentioned, Osobor should be at the top of Nebraska’s opponent’s scout report tonight. He does everything for Washington and leads the team in points, rebounds, helps and steals. While 6-foot-8, 250 pounds senior produces lots of volume, his efficiency leaves plenty to desire. Osobor leads the Big Ten with 7.4 free-casting attempts per Battle, but he only makes 4.5 on a clip of 61.3%. He is also tied to the fourth in the league with 2.8 violations engaged and fourth with 3.2 revenue per year. Match. Rememberers must lock themselves defensively on any possession. If they can frustrate him, the odds are that they can heed him for some bad shots and cheap violations at the other end.

As always appreciate basketball

There is a good chance that everything the team takes better off the basketball ball will win the game. Nebraska and Washington have had ball -security problems this season, as they both commit 12 revenue per year. Match. Huskers hit the total number again in Oregon, and a flurry of four gifts over the last four minutes of the first half allowed the ducks to cut into a 15-point deficit and remain within reach during the break. The good news is that now was significantly better against Illinois’ pressure defense and turned it over only six times. Nebraska has to jump early in Washington and force the league’s last place to gather through adversity. The last thing it can afford to do is give Huskies some confidence by constantly giving them the ball.

Citerable

“I told the guys in the dressing room that this doesn’t matter unless we come out and play well Wednesday. We get a game plan in (Monday). It will be a mental type day. Go a little harder on Tuesday and get ready for a good Washington team that also comes out of a road gain. “

-Head trainer Fred Hoiberg on Nebraska who needs to preserve his edge and focus on one following wins in the top-25.

Forecast

Nebraska (-1.5) 73, Washington 68

Robin’s season record: 17-5

Vs. The spread: 10-12

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