
Rienk Mast’s Strong Summer League Debut Highlights Huskers’ NBA Prospects
Rienk Mast posted a double‑double in his Pacers debut, joining three other former Husker players in the 2026 NBA Summer League as they chase roster spots.
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Rienk Mast posted a double‑double in his Pacers debut, joining three other former Husker players in the 2026 NBA Summer League as they chase roster spots.

Rienk Mast, Sam Hoiberg, Josiah Allick and Brice Williams will debut with new NBA teams during the 2026 Summer League in Las Vegas, showcasing college achievements and aiming for roster spots.

Four former Nebraska basketball players will compete in the 2026 NBA Summer League in Las Vegas, each on a different NBA team, marking the second straight year the program has placed four participants in the event.

The 2026 NBA Summer League in Las Vegas will feature former Husker standouts Josiah Allick, Sam Hoiberg, Rienk Mast and Brice Williams, each making professional debuts for their respective NBA teams.

After a 28‑win season that saw the Huskers reach the Sweet 16, ESPN analyst Jeff Borzello ranks Nebraska No. 22 in his Way‑Too‑Early Top 25, highlighting transfer point guard Trevan Leonhardt as a pivotal newcomer.

The 2026 NBA Draft concluded without Nebraska selections, yet two former Huskers secured professional contracts, underscoring the program's ascent.

After a standout college tenure that included a Sweet 16 appearance and a triple‑double for Nebraska, Rienk Mast has agreed to an Exhibit 10 contract with the Indiana Pacers, joining a growing pipeline of NBA talent cultivated under coach Fred Hoiberg.

After a breakout 2025‑26 campaign that delivered the program’s first NCAA tournament victory and a Sweet 16 run, the Cornhuskers bring back standout players and promising newcomers, setting the stage for another competitive year.

Within a span of five days, three Nebraska Cornhuskers basketball standouts announced engagements, each in a distinct setting, while the team’s coach reflected on the unexpected romantic buzz.

Brendan Fitzgerald, son of Michigan State coach Pat Fitzgerald, has pledged to the Spartans as a preferred walk‑on, following his brothers Jack and Ryan at Northwestern and Iowa.

Brendan Fitzgerald, a wide receiver from the Chicago suburbs, has pledged to Michigan State as a preferred walk‑on, continuing a family tradition that spans multiple Big Ten programs.

Three Nebraska men's basketball players announced engagements in a five‑day span, sparking commentary from Coach Fred Hoiberg about the team's unexpected romantic vibe.

Coach Fred Hoiberg outlines the challenges and opportunities as Nebraska adds eight newcomers, retains key veterans and navigates a demanding non‑conference slate.

Sports Illustrated’s preseason Top 25 reveals Florida at No. 1, but a wave of transfers and roster changes promises a volatile year across the nation’s elite programs.

A dozen projected first‑round picks have withdrawn from the NBA draft, choosing instead to return to college and reshape the competitive landscape for next year's NCAA campaigns.

Nearly a dozen high‑profile prospects have pulled out of the NBA draft, choosing to return to college and altering the roster landscape for dozens of programs across the country.

The Indiana Pacers are using pre‑draft workouts to evaluate talent that could fill roster gaps despite lacking a 2026 draft pick.
Despite lacking a first‑round pick, the Indiana Pacers are opening their doors to a handful of college standouts, including former Carmel star Peter Suder and Indiana forward Tucker DeVries, in a series of 2026 workouts aimed at shaping the Noblesville Boom.