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2011-2012 Schedule | Roster

11/07   Doane College W 76-54
11/11   South Dakota W 65-48
11/14   @ USC W 64-61
11/20   Rhode Island W 83-63
11/23   Oregon L 83-76
11/26   South Dakota State W 76-64
11/30   Wake Forest* L 53-55
12/04   @ Creighton L 66-76
12/07   Florida Gulf Coast W 51-50
12/10   @ TCU W 69-57
12/17   Alcorn State W 60-46
12/20   Central Michigan W 72-69
12/27   Wisconsin L 40-64
12/31   Michigan State L 55-68
01/03   @ Ohio State L 40-71
01/07   @ Illinois L 54-59

01/11   Penn State W 70-58
01/15   @ Wisconsin L 45-50
01/18   Indiana W 70-69
01/21   Ohio State L 45-79
01/26   @ Iowa W 79-73
02/02   @ Northwestern L 74-84
02/05   Minnesota L 61-69
02/08   Michigan L 46-62
02/11   @ Penn State L 51-67
02/18   Illinois W 80-57
02/22   @ Purdue L 65-83
02/25   @ Michigan State L 34-62
02/29   Iowa L 53-62
03/03   @ Minnesota L 69-81
03/08   Purdue L 61-79**

* Big Ten/ACC Challenge
** Big Ten Tournament
All times Central

N E W S A R C H I V E 2 0 1 1 - 2 0 1 2

This is where most formerly fresh links reside, reverse chronologically, after they get bumped from the main page.

JUL

• Progress being made* with recruiting and practices.

• Ade Dagunduro is grateful to be able to play for Nigeria* in the Olympics.

• WestStar Bank Don Haskins Sun Bowl Invitational is on the schedule.

• Keith Neubert (1985-87) to host antiques series on History.

• Miles trying to make up for lost time.*

JUN

• Ade Dagunduro and the Nigerian team advance to the Olympics.

• Ray Gallegos hopes his late redshirt year pays dividends.

• 10 million plus in donations makes Hendricks Training Complex a top facility*.

• Biggs puts playing on back burner*, school on the front.

• Jeter to play in China tournament.

• NCAA rule change allows more contact with recruits.

• Illinois talks to Coleman about a staff position but hires someone else.

• Aleks Maric is named to* the Australian Olympic team. Maric's Wiki page.

• So far, so good for Andre Almeida.*

• Harriman is the top-paid assistant.

• Former Husker star Tom Baack says NU is on the verge of a breakthrough.

• Corey Hilliard is dismissed from the team after an arrest.

• Sources say Sadler* to join KU as director of operations. | It's official

• So 5 Huskers walk into a Hy-Vee....It is not a joke*.

• The focus for summer is shoot the ball better*.

• Pitchford's signing is official, and the Florida transfer will redshirt.

• Florida transfer Walter Pitchford commits to NU after a Lincoln visit.*

MAY

• A 6-10 forward who's leaving Florida* is expected to visit NU.

• Facilities help new assistant sell NU*.

• The staff isn't done recruiting* 2012 players. Akoy Agau will be hard to get.

• Tim Miles explains the role of Ron Coleman on his staff.

• Niemann has been granted a medical scholarship.

• The Huskers' ACC/Big Ten Challenge game* will be at Wake Forest.

• Texas Tech* transfer Terran Petteway, a 6-6 wing man, signs with NU.

• Tim Miles* signs a 7-year contract that starts him at $1.4 million annually.

• Sergej Vucetic is officially aboard, as the 7-footer signs his letter of intent.

• NU's choice of Tim Miles continues to generate positive national publicity.

• Miles is in an evolving process.*

• Seven-foot* center Sergej Vucetic commits to the Huskers.

• Is Chris Harriman the final* assistant? (It's offical.)

• Tim Miles is No. 4 in a ranking of college basketball coaching hires.

• The Huskers adapt to Tim Miles’ “GATA” approach.

• Retire Mikki Moore's jersey?

APR

• Two more join Tim Miles' staff: Craig Smith and Gregory Eaton from CSU*

• Richardson, Ubel and Walker are honored for their contributions.

• Biggs' signing becomes official.* | Facilities impress Okafor

• Hear Deverell Biggs discuss Husker hoops with 1620's Schick & Nick.

• Recruits feel the love.

• Juco All-America guard Deverell Biggs commits to the Huskers.*

• Alihodzic released, Miles recruiting Chicago area players.

• No timetable* to sign recruits; Biggs to visit. Vetting process begins.

• Strickland* to interview for spot on staff.

• Tim Miles is always on the move.

• No whining: That's Tim Miles' message* to the team.

• Jorge Brian Diaz is leaving the program, and Ben Johnson of Northern Iowa is coming aboard as an assistant coach.

• Tim Miles spilled a lot of blood in his first season at CSU.

MAR

• Dirk Chatelain looks at the career journey* of Tim Miles.

• Tim Miles’ buyout* at Colorado State cost Nebraska $350,000.

• A look at the Big Ten's coaching decisions.*

• Huskers down to 11 scholarship players* from 14.

• Juco recruit Keith Coleman* and NU agree to part ways. | 2 others released

• Tim Miles taps Creighton coach Greg McDermott* for advice.

• Ron Coleman's move to NU as an assistant becomes official.

• Tim Miles earns praise* from his coaching peers. | Timing and trust

• Ex-Huskers Reid & Markowski* say they're underwhelmed by the hire.

• Tim Miles is introduced as the new coach. Get all the coverage here.

• Randy York lists ten reasons Tim Miles is the right man for Nebraska. More from Huskers.com: Introduction Central | Press release | Bio

• What matters is that somebody said yes, Tom Shatel writes.

• Tim Miles of Colorado State has accepted the Nebraska job, CSU's athletic director announces. More: “Manic” enthusiasm | Inside look | Bio

• Danny Nee says he's convinced NU can sustain success on the hardwood.

• Dana Altman reportedly has decided to stay put at Oregon. | Maybe not ...

• Tom Osborne says nobody has been offered the Nebraska job. | Targets

• Wichita State's Gregg Marshall reportedly turns down NU.

• Nebraska reportedly interviews Omaha-born Scott Sutton of Oral Roberts.

• The vacuum on the coaching search is growing.

• A national columnist says NU must ante up and get a big-name coach.

• News from the coaching-search front: NU contacts Rob Jeter | UCLA sticking with Howland | Manning mentioned*

• Former Husker assisant Scott Spinelli* gets a strong endorsement for the NU job from his boss at Maryland, Mark Turgeon. | Groce's credentials

• Dr. Tom must cast a wide net* in his coaching search,* Tom Shatel says.

• The search for a new men’s basketball coach is on. In a memorable press conference Friday, Tom Osborne announced Doc Sadler’s dismissal, and the sixth-year coach delivered poignant, emotional remarks. Coverage here.

• Tom Osborne is mum* about Doc Sadler's future after Purdue ends the Huskers' season with an 18-point win in the Big Ten tourney.

• Sam McKewon looks back a dozen years at Danny Nee's stormy exit.

• Brandon Richardson says we need to play within the team. One last shot.

• Shatel: Doc, NU fortunes* never changed, struggles weigh* on Huskers.

• Barfknecht: Is tourney the last gasp*.

• Dave Feit has a dream for elevating the program to relevance.

• NU draws sixth-seeded Purdue in the first round of the Big Ten tourney.

• Huskers fall to Minnesota in regular-season finale.

• Ubel providing a spark.

• Huskers, Gophers stagger* to finish line.

• Korth: Effort isn't enough.

FEB

• Iowa hands the Huskers a 62-53 defeat on Senior Night.

• How do the Huskers move forward?

• 'B-Rich' gets A in resilience.*

• Seniors playing for pride. Being optimistic with Iowa rematch.

• Sixty-two years ago, Bob Gates took the winning shot.

• Sipple: NU's embarrassing hoops loss no surprise.

• Seniors learn from the season's losses.

• Lee Barfknecht says the points made in Neal Hawks' ad are nothing new.*

• Bo Spencer's ankle X-rays are negative, and he is expected to play Wednesday against Iowa.

• A donor supports Doc Sadler with a full-page ad in the OWH. | Discuss

• After a competitive first half, the Spartans rout the Huskers, 62-34.

• Rematch with Michigan State coming up.

• The hot-shooting Boilermakers whack the Huskers, 83-65. | Box

• Huskers will face Purdue next. Game info.

• Defensive roots will be the focus.

• Lack of familiarity*, no lack of respect.

• Fans enjoy seeing the future.

• Erick Strickland as NU's head coach? Unlikely, says Steve Sipple.

• Tom Shatel says it's time to transform* the program.

• The Huskers roll at home in a blowout win against Illinois.

• It's been a rough go since NU's win over No. 3 Texas one year ago, but the Huskers say they haven't quit fighting for wins.

• Nebraska and Illinois both have coaches who are feeling the heat.*

• Get a sneak peek at the new arena.

• Lee Barfknecht looks at possible hires* if Doc gets shown the door.

• Ex-Husker Tom Baack is thrilled to join the Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame.

• McCray is bummed* about this season.

• Penn State sends NU into last-place tie. | McKewon: Blurred vision

• Sadler looks ahead to Penn State with optimism; is it the end of his era?

• NU struggles offensively in home loss to Wolverines. Fans did not give up.*

• Michigan is up next. Last played in Lincoln 47 years ago.

• Osborne: "We'll see how it plays out".

• Challenges differ* for Huskers, Wolverines, Huskers want to improve record.

• Sadler tracking similar* to Iba and Collier as criticism mounts.

• Big Ten crowds intimidate and inspire road wins.

• Sipple: Huskers may be leaving Osborne with no choice?

• Diaz could be done for season.

• HOPPEN: A very uninspired effort displayed in Minnesota loss.

• Minnesota takes down the Huskers in 69-61 victory.

• Minnesota is up next. Trying to shore up defense.

• Former recruit Eliason returning to Devaney but on the other team.

• Defense can't stop the 3-point shots as Huskers lose to Northwestern.

• Grandma says B-Rich is one in a million.

• Northwestern starts a busy stretch of Big Ten play. 2nd game in 12 days.

• Strickland would like to coach at NU.

• Longtime coach, ex-NU assistant Spoonhour dies.

JAN

• Brandon Richardson wins Big Ten Co-Player of the week.

• A Husker rally gives Nebraska a win in Iowa City. Switch to zone the key turnaround.

• Sipple: The OSU loss should elicit serious soul-searching.

• Second half of schedule gives Huskers their best shot.

• Nebraska, Iowa know this road well.

• Huskers and Hawks play after very long drought. Basketball our court jester?

• Talley is healthy and is sparking at right time.

• Pinnacle student seating is reconfigured to involve and create better atmosphere.

• Ohio State hands the Huskers their worst home loss in more than a century.

• The seating configuration at the new arena will let students be seen and heard.

• Huskers turn focus to Ohio State as there are hopes for a full house.

• Huskers get a needed victory executing late, will skeptics relent? Continue to win?

• Husker fans storm the court after NU rallies to upset No. 11 Indiana. | Box | Video

• Huskers look for big win over Hoosiers.

• The upset opportunities have been there just never converted.

• Huskers can't pull a win in Wisconsin rematch.

• Badgers alter a hoops tradition.

• Diaz and Talley add punch and confidence.

• Will the 2nd go around with Wisconsin be better?

• Huskers beat PSU for 1st Big Ten victory. Some pressure off Doc. Confidence soars.

• Doc Sadler wants a packed house for tonight's Penn State game. Have high hopes.

• A patchwork lineup not helping. Spencer having tough transition.

• Illinois rallies to beat the Huskers in Champaign.

• Doc may make changes to NU offense.

• Huskers have another big task with Illinois.

• Injuries have given Fox some playing time.

• Huskers caught Ohio State in a bad mood.

• Ohio State crushes Huskers in 71-40 game.

• Huskers face Ohio State short handed. OSU has more then Sullinger.

• Sadler is not sure of success of line up changes.

DEC

• Huskers fall short of a Spartan upset.

• With MSU in town for New Year's Eve, depth is a concern. Sadler to tinker with lineup.

• Nebraska recruit Foz Alihodzic is among 10 players kicked off their Iowa juco team.

• Barfknecht: Supporters bailing on Doc.

• Wisconsin pounds the Huskers in a 64-40 NU loss.

• Sadler hopes to survive early stretch of Big Ten grind. Concern?

• Father-and-son lettermen Stan and John Matzke are eager to see historic Big Ten debut.

• Former players will be recognized at Big Ten opener.

• Nebraska holds off Central Michigan's second-half surges in a 72-69 win.

• Huskers puzzled by slow starts as they look for their 4th consecutive win.

• A strong second half brings down Alcorn State.

• Diaz will sit out two games with foot pain.

• Alcorn State is next.

• Moore shakes off slow start. Injured players returning?

• Sadler hopes TCU victory provides boost.

• Huskers take down TCU in huge second half.

• A turnover causing TCU is next.

• Next three nonconference games a must win.

• Huskers seek quality win, McCray at home?

• New practice facility can put NU on the map.

• Ubel has a big night, Talley has a late basket in win.

• The West Haymarket arena has a new name.

• KORTH: Love of basketball buds in hearts of Nebraskans.

• Doc regrets his T.

• Huskers go down in 66-76 loss to Creighton.

• Creighton's McDermott a concern. Huskers want to bounce back.

• A 'brutal' loss, does not put the season at a crossroads.

• Huskers fail to seal the deal at home against Wake Forest.

NOV

• Sadler would like to see more minutes from his bench.

• Huskers host Wake Forest with some swagger and confidence lacking.

• Sadler would like a deeper rotation.

• Jackrabbits can't run fast enough for Huskers.

• Rally against Oregon comes up short.

• Has Doc Sadler found the missing piece in Bo Spencer?

• Scheduling need has Doc and Altman getting together.

• The Huskers jump on Rhode Island early and roll to victory. | Game page

• Next stretch is challenging but huskers have a confidence boost.

• Huskers start a challenging hoops stretch with a confidence boost.

• The Huskers beat Southern California in double overtime on the road.

• Caleb Walker's fast start helps the Huskers roll past South Dakota.

• Complimentary tickets for veterans and active military.

• Spencer wants to fill empty space.

• The Hendricks Training Center comes with bells and whistles.

• Doc: Offense clicking as season begins. Announces five signees.

• The Huskers open with an exhibition win over Doane.

• Walker is aiming to produce significantly better in second season.

• Gallegos and Almeida may sit out of first game. Huskers prepare.

• Spencer wants to change mind-set, think NCAA Tournament.

• Gallegos seeking redshirt; Almeida is out for exhibition.

• Spencer wants to make most of season.

• Credits leave little for UNL to pay on Haymarket Arena lease.

• Rivers' savvy is growing on coach.

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