2011-2012 Nebraska Cornhuskers College Basketball Preview:
The Cornhuskers will likely be shucking the competition clean this year. Building off a modest 19-12 season, the team is looking to establish itself as the premiere squad in the stacked Big Ten division. A potent organization, headed by two big senior centers and a huge crop of freshman, may help the Huskers make it to the NCAA tournament this year.
Tony McCray made a strong comeback last year with 8.5 points and 1 steal per game. Now a junior, McCray is looking to be even more consistent in his shooting and can be expected to provide some double-digit scoring like he did in the second half of last season.
Andre Almeida could be a serious force down in the paint on defense. The 6' 11" senior from Sao Paulo, Brazil, provides some bulk down low with his 310 pounds. Last year he averaged just 15 minutes per game but also averaged 1.3 blocks and helped the Huskers stand at the head of the Big Ten in scoring defense. This kid also shot 53 percent from the field, which is impressive for a big man. With players like this, the Huskers are sure to provide some great entertainment for the fans this year.
NEBRASKA CORNHUSKERS EXPERIENCE:
Location: Lincoln, Nebraska
Stadium: Bob Devaney Center
Conference: Big Ten Conference
Rivals: Colorado State Rams
Mascot: Herbie Husker and Lil Red
The Nebraska Cornhuskers basketball program was founded in 1896. The team's first trip to the NCAA Tournament wasn’t until 1986. The Nebraska Cornhuskers have the dubious distinction of never winning an NCAA Tournament game. Danny Nee coached the team from 1987 to 2000 and is the most successful coach in Nebraska history. Nee coached the team to 5 of their 6 NCAA Tournament appearances, 6 NIT Tournament appearances, and a trip to the NIT Championship game in 1996. Barry Collier coached Nebraska from 2000 to 2006 when Doc Sadler took over the team.
In 2011 Nebraska left the Big 12 Conference for the Big Ten Conference, as part of the 2010 conference re-alignment. The Cornhuskers will have many classic match-ups with the Hoosiers, Fighting Illini, Buckeyes, and more in the years to come.
The Nebraska Cornhuskers play their home games at Bob Devaney Sports Center in Lincoln, Nebraska. The arena holds 13,500 spectators. Buy Nebraska Cornhuskers basketball tickets and watch the team fight to be a real contender in the Big Ten and the NCAA Tournament!
See Also:
Nebraska Cornhuskers Big Ten Tournament tickets
Nebraska Cornhuskers NCAA Tournament tickets
Nebraska Cornhuskers Final Four tickets
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