Three Things We Learned from Nebraska Basketball's Exhibition Loss to Saint Louis
Sports Illustrated • • sports
Key Points:
- Nebraska men's basketball lost 79-74 in an exhibition game against Saint Louis, their first outing since a Sweet 16 loss to Iowa, but the game does not count toward their 2026-27 record.
- Coach Fred Hoiberg used the exhibition to experiment with lineups and evaluate new players after losing four starters from last season's 28-win team, featuring significant roster turnover.
- Freshman Jacob Lanier impressed by scoring a game-high 15 points in limited minutes, showing offensive skill and potential for a key rotational role despite some typical freshman mistakes.
- 7-foot-2 forward Leo Curtis showed marked improvement, scoring nine points on perfect shooting and demonstrating increased confidence, which could be a significant boost for Nebraska’s upcoming season.
