The Huskers finished their first season in the Big Ten with a 12-18 overall record, including 4-14 in conference play.
• Progress being made* with recruiting and practices.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.*
• 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
• Richardson, Ubel and Walker are honored for their contributions.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• After a competitive first half, the Spartans rout the Huskers, 62-34.
• Rematch with Michigan State coming up.
• 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?
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• A patchwork lineup not helping. Spencer having tough transition.
• Illinois rallies to beat the Huskers in Champaign.
• Doc may make changes to NU offense.
• Injuries have given Fox some playing time.
• Huskers caught Ohio State in a bad mood.
• Ohio State crushes Huskers in 71-40 game.
• Sadler is not sure of success of line up changes.
DEC
• Huskers fall short of a Spartan upset.
• Nebraska recruit Foz Alihodzic is among 10 players kicked off their Iowa juco team.
• Barfknecht: Supporters bailing on Doc.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Complimentary tickets for veterans and active military.
• Spencer wants to fill empty space.
• The Hendricks Training Center comes with bells and whistles.
• 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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Schedule | Roster
(12-18, 4-14)
11/07 Doane 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 |