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Nebraska Coach Hoiberg Swats Iowa Fan's Phone During Court Storming
Incident occurred after Cornhuskers' upset loss to rival Hawkeyes
Feb. 23, 2026 at 3:47am
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Nebraska men's basketball coach Fred Hoiberg was caught on video swatting an Iowa fan's phone out of their hand during a court-storming incident following the Cornhuskers' 57-52 upset loss to the Hawkeyes on Tuesday. The incident occurred as Hoiberg was walking through the handshake line after the game.
Why it matters
The confrontation between Hoiberg and the Iowa fan highlights the intense rivalry between the two programs and the emotions that can boil over during heated in-state matchups. It also raises questions about fan behavior and coach-fan interactions, especially in the aftermath of a tough loss.
The details
Video footage shows Hoiberg, a former NBA player and coach, being held back by a member of his staff as an Iowa fan approaches him and appears to flash a phone in his face. Hoiberg then swats the phone out of the fan's hand before continuing to shake hands with the opposing team.
- The incident occurred on Tuesday, February 17, 2026 after Nebraska's 57-52 loss to Iowa.
- Nebraska hosts Penn State on Saturday, February 22, 2026.
The players
Fred Hoiberg
The head coach of the Nebraska men's basketball team, who is in his seventh season with the Cornhuskers after previously coaching in the NBA and at Iowa State.
Iowa Hawkeyes
The men's basketball team from the University of Iowa, who upset the 9th-ranked Nebraska Cornhuskers 57-52 on Tuesday.
What’s next
It is unclear if Hoiberg will face any disciplinary action from the university or the Big Ten conference for the incident.
The takeaway
The confrontation between Hoiberg and the Iowa fan underscores the intense emotions and rivalries in college basketball, and the need for both coaches and fans to maintain composure during heated moments. This incident may prompt discussions about fan behavior and coach-fan interactions at sporting events.
