A New Era for the Huskers
Sam Orme, a 6‑foot‑10 redshirt junior who spent three seasons at Belmont, has officially joined the Nebraska Cornhuskers, bringing a blend of size, shooting accuracy and defensive intensity to a roster that just completed a historic 28‑7 campaign.
Coach Fred Hoiberg, who took the helm of the program last year, praised Orme’s shooting touch and ability to guard multiple positions, noting that the young forward’s work ethic could help the team maintain its momentum despite the loss of several key seniors.
Navigating the Big Ten Transition
Orme himself acknowledged the jump from the mid‑major Missouri Valley Conference to the Big Ten’s high‑major stage, saying the competition will be faster and more physical, but he feels prepared after watching the Huskers’ recent Sweet 16 run.
The exhibition schedule will begin with a home game against Saint Louis on October 9, followed by a trip to BYU on October 16, and culminate with a matchup against Kansas State in Grand Island on October 26, a game that will also pit Orme against his former coach at Kansas State.