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Men’s hoops: 2015-16

Men’s basketball: 2015-16

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Schedule & results

 
JUL
• Odessa College guard Evan Taylor signs with the Huskers.

JUN
• A month after withdrawing from the NBA draft, Andrew White has decided to transfer elsewhere* for his senior season.* | Commentary: Barfknecht,* Shatel,* Sipple* | Discuss
• Does Tyronn Lue belong in Nebraska basketball’s immortals*?
• Former Huskers making* hoops headlines overseas*.
• Nebraska’s lineup of Big Ten opponents for 2016-17 is announced.
• Eikmeier begins* coaching career under old mentor Tim Miles.
• Huskers No. 11 nationally in attendance*.
• Former Huskers assistant* coach Smith will bring South Dakota to visit.
• Farokhmanesh promoted to Director of Player Relations* and will stay with* Huskers.

MAY
• Nebraska basketball still has miles to go.
• Andrew White explains his decision to stay* and says the NBA process provided a blueprint of what to work on in the coming season.
• Andrew White has withdrawn* his name from the 2016 NBA draft* and will return to the Huskers for the 2016-17 season.
• Andrew White is going down to the wire* with his stay-or-go decision.
• Nebraska will play at Clemson* in the Big Ten/ACC Challenge.
• Six-foot-11* center Jordy Tshimanga announces his commitment to NU.
• Hammond transferring* to Central Oklahoma.
• Tshimanga expects to make decision soon* on playing* for Huskers.
• White continues workouts, takes time* with NBA decision.
• Miles rides with the Blue Angels.
• Lewis ready to step out* of his comfort zone*.
• Butler assistant coach Michael Lewis is expected to be hired to fill the vacancy on Tim Miles’ staff.
• Miami transfer guard James Palmer* commits to the Huskers.

APR
• Gill ready to make difference*.
• Eichorst gives Miles* his full support*.
• Andrew White declares for the NBA draft but will not hire an agent, which means he could return for the 2016-17 season.
• Plenty to like* about signee Jeriah Horne.
• Shields wins male student-athlete* of the year.
• After ‘a good year’ in Lincoln, Bakari Evelyn to transfer* from Nebraska.
• Assistant coach Phil Beckner is taking a job at Boise State.
• Signee Jeriah Horne named the co-winner of the 2016 DiRenna Award.
• Huskers narrowing in* on some* 6-11 and 7-foot centers.
• Three Huskers set records in performance testing.

MAR
• Sophomore center Jake Hammond has decided to transfer.
• Can sabermetrics be used in Basketball?
• Brussels terror attack hits home* for Huskers.
• Miles re-evaluating* his approach to luring big men to Nebraska.
• Transfer(s) key to offseason* work for Miles, Huskers.
• Nebrasketball was smart to not play in postseason. (Players choice*)
• Morrow works to overcome injury throughout season.
• GEBHART: Officials need to be held accountable.
• Shavon Shields earns a spot on the five-man Big Ten All-Tournament team.
• The Huskers decide not to accept any opportunities for postseason play.*
• Maryland fends off the Huskers’ late rally and eliminates Nebraska from the Big Ten Tournament, 97-86.
• Nebraska stays alive in the Big Ten Tournament with a 70-58 upset of Wisconsin. | Highlights
• Shavon Shields scores 20 as Nebraska rolls past Rutgers, 89-72. | Highlights
• Hoops game day in BIG tournament; White III shoulder is key.
• Miles knows from experience Huskers can’t overlook* cellar-dweller; must fight.
• Shields, White III and Parker pull in awards and nomination.
• Miles tweeted to Husker fans on Monday.
• Huskers faced with another losing streak*, but sense better vibe.
• Barfknecht: Nee flipped the script* after four years; can Miles?
• Huskers will take on Rutgers in first round of B1G tournament.
• The Huskers end the regular season with their fifth consecutive loss, a 65-54 defeat at Northwestern.
• Shields repeats as 1st-Team Academic All-American.
• Huskers still eyeing No. 10 seed* for Big Ten Tourney.
• Shavon Shields’ stellar game isn’t enough as Purdue rolls, 81-62.
• Huskers say goodbye to Shields, Parker.
• Nebraska and Kansas will play each other in December 2016 in Lawrence and in December 2017 in Lincoln.

FEB
• Huskers’ big rally at Penn State comes up just short.
• Nebraska needs victory against Penn State to secure bye in Big Ten Tournament.
• Miles expects* Shavon Shields to play* against Penn State.
• Tim Miles’ technical fouls* the result of fighting for his team.
• Sipple: Prepare for shift* in NU hoops conversation; Discuss
• Nebraska falls to Ohio State in a frustrating loss in overtime. | Highlights
• Huskers can’t keep pace with Hoosiers in an 80-64 loss. | Highlights
• White III and Romeo are friends and foes.
• Huskers* aim to prevent* Hoosier avalanche in rematch; Shields* still out.
• Watson Jr. named B1G Freshman Of The Week.
• Andrew White scores 35 to lead Nebraska over Penn State. | Highlights
• Andrew White trying to adjust* as defenses aim to limit him.
• Shields is making progress*, but not cleared for activity.
• Who was Wilbur S. Wood? Randy York digs deep for details on the life and times of the pioneering Husker basketball player.
• Rick Pizzo of BTN names off Nebraska’s all-time starting five.
• Huskers fall victim to hot-shooting Badgers, 72-61.
• Shields injury ‘messed up*’ Parker.
• Shields released from hospital* after frightening fall in win over Rutgers*.
• Terps fans for a day in Lincoln.
• No. 4 Maryland holds off the Huskers, 70-65.
• Huskers hope to warm to fight* against Maryland; Can’t go into shell*.
• Huskers to wear alternate jersey to honor* Wilber Wood.
• Webster working to become reliable option* in Husker offense.

JAN
• Huskers no match for Purdue’s size and hot shooting.
• Shatel: After a step back, NU can still look* forward | Sipple: Michigan gives NU a lesson.*
• Huskers come up short with poor free-throws and Michigan in 3-point Heaven.
• Miles: Nebraska’s intensity of fandom is ‘awesome’.
• Former Husker Tyronn Lue is named head coach of the Cleveland Cavaliers. | Bio | Highlights | Commentary: York, Chatelain* | Timeline
• White: ‘I would like to be a Klay Thompson style of player’.
• Shavon Shields scores 28 points as the Huskers hang on for a stunning 72-71 win at No. 11 Michigan State. | Highlights | Photos
• Nebraska makes it three straight with a rare road win at Illinois.
• The Huskers blast Minnesota, 84-59, for their second blowout win in a row. | Highlights
• Gameday: Nebraska vs. Minnesota
• Sipple: Gorgeous arena turns up heat* on coaches.
• With 100th straight start Shields is in elite company*.
• For Huskers, the sky isn’t falling* if their shots aren’t.
• Huskers end* losing streak* against Rutgers. | Highlights
• Webster’s drive to improve paying off on the court.
• Iowa overcomes Nebraska’s 10-0 start for an 11-point win in Iowa City.
• Huskers come up short* in loss to Indiana.
DEC
• Northwestern dominates the second half and hands the Huskers an 81-72 defeat in Nebraska’s Big Ten opener.
• Nebraska rebounds from a rough first half against Prairie View A&M. | Highlights
• Samford stuns Huskers in upset; Shields joins 1,300-point club.
• Jacobson emerging in starting role*.
• Nebraska rallies from an 11-point deficit to beat Rhode Island, 70-67.
• Petteway puts up 36 points for the Mad Ants.
• Creighton starts fast and rolls to its fifth straight win over the Huskers.
• In-state rival Creighton game day: OWH* 1, 2 | LJS* 1, 2 | Corn Nation | Daily Nebraskan | Husker Online
• Watson’s play has many excited but he wants to earn a starting spot*.
• Andrew White and Shevon Shields pace the Huskers to a 10-point win over Abilene Christian. | Highlights
• Nebraska takes No. 21 Miami into overtime* but falls by 77-72. | Highlights
• HuskerOnline has 3 keys to the Miami storm*.
NOV
• Tai Webster* and Andrew White pace Nebraska to an 82-71 win over Tennessee.
• The Huskers fall short, 65-61, in their bid to upset Cincinnati.
• Good defense helps make up for cold shooting as the Huskers roll past Arkansas-Pine Bluff, 67-44. | Highlights
• NU improves to 3-1 with a blowout of Southeastern Louisiana. | Highlights
• Nebraska survives a 21-0 Delaware State run and wins 75-60.
• Check out Nebraska’s new adidas alternate uniform.
• Farokhmanesh embraces NCAA lore, focuses on coaching* future.
• No lineup tweaks* after Villanova loss.
• No. 11 Villanova rolls past Nebraska, 87-63. | Highlights
• Nebraska routs Mississippi Valley State in season opener.
• Huskers dominate Northern State 95-42 in exhibition play.
• Huskers show shooting touch* against Wyoming.
OCT
• Is Miles a Hoosiers or Air Bud guy? Find out from the Big Red Cobcast.
• Parker sees lack of egos* this season, says freshmen will help.
• Today will mark this season’s 1st showing of Husker basketball.
• Beckner fitting mold* perfectly on Miles’ staff.
• Jacobson bulking up*, ready to return from injury.
• The NBA comes to PBA tonight. How it happened: 1, 2*
• Hawks release Petteway; what’s next*?
• Nebraska Basketball Live* will be Oct 29th.
• Miles at Big Ten media days; 5 things to watch this year.
• Miles: Shields game is better*; expecting big year* despite BIG snub* (Why?)
• Injury holds Jacobson out of first week of practice*.
• Huskers rewriting the offensive equation.
• White focused* on cleaning up boards.
• Miles says Huskers must make 3-pointers* for lack of height; 2015 class is good.
SEP
• Pitchford earns D-League invite* to Raptors.
• Ticket sales* say Husker men’s hoops is a happening.
• Day leaving* NU due to injuries*.
• BTN announces Huskers hoops* appearances.
• Miles searching for a center* recruit, ‘and soon’.
Schedule | Roster
(16-18, 6-12)
11/09   Northern State(exh.) W 95-42
11/14   Mississippi Valley W 97-51
11/17   @ Villanova L 63-87
11/19   Delaware St. W 75-60
11/22   SE Louisiana W 92-65
11/24   Ark.-Pine Bluff W 67-44
11/27   Cincinnati 5:30 pm*L 61-65
11/28   Tennessee* W 82-71
12/01   Miami# L 72-77
12/05   Abilene Christian W 73-63
12/09   @ Creighton L 67-83
12/13   Rhode Island W 70-67
12/20   Samford L 58-69
12/22   Prairie View W 81-50
12/30   Northwestern L 72-81
 
* Brooklyn, N.Y.
 
01/02   Indiana L 69-79
01/05   @ Iowa 8 pm L 66-77
01/09   @ Rutgers W 90-56
01/12   Minnesota W 89-59
01/16   @ Illinois W 78-67
01/20   @ Mich. State W 72-71
01/23   Michigan L 68-81
01/30   @ Purdue L 74-89
02/03   Maryland L 65-70
02/06   Rutgers W 87-63
02/10   @ Wisconsin L 61-72
02/13   Penn State W 70-54
02/17   @ Indiana L 64-80
02/20   Ohio State L 62-65
02/25   @ Penn State L 55-56
03/01   Purdue L 62-81
03/06   @ Northwestern L 54-65