Nebraska Lands Official Visit from 4-Star Brazilian Prospect Mathias Alessanco

The 6-foot-8 small forward is one of the top international recruits in the 2026 class.

Jan. 29, 2026 at 5:07pm

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Nebraska men's basketball has secured an official visit from 2026 four-star small forward prospect Mathias Alessanco, a 6-foot-8 player from Brazil who is considered one of the top international recruits in his class. Alessanco has already taken official visits to Texas and Michigan, and his trip to Lincoln will be the third Division I program to host him on an official visit.

Why it matters

Nebraska's recent success on the court has helped them emerge as a contender for top recruits like Alessanco, who is drawing interest from several major programs. Landing a commitment from Alessanco would be a major coup for the Huskers, as he would likely be their highest-ranked recruit in the 2026 class and could help propel them into the national rankings.

The details

Alessanco, a 6-foot-8 small forward, has earned scholarship offers from Texas and Michigan in addition to Nebraska. He most recently played for Real Betis Baloncesto Sevilla 2nd Team in Spain, where he led the team in scoring (17.7 PPG) and rebounding (8.5 RPG). Alessanco has also played for the Brazilian U18 national team, where he was the team's second-leading scorer (12.0 PPG) and rebounder (5.2 RPG).

  • Alessanco will visit Lincoln this weekend to watch the Huskers take on No. 9 Illinois.

The players

Mathias Alessanco

A 6-foot-8, four-star small forward from Brazil who is considered one of the top international prospects in the 2026 class.

Colin Rice

Nebraska's most highly-touted signee in the 2026 class, a 6-foot-7, 180-pound prospect who is known for his perimeter scoring ability.

Jacob Lanier

A 6-foot-5 prospect from Arkansas who is viewed as a complete, two-way player with significant upside and was ranked No. 88 nationally in the 2026 class.

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What’s next

The Huskers will look to impress Alessanco during his official visit this weekend, as they aim to secure a commitment from the highly-touted international prospect.

The takeaway

Nebraska's recent success on the court has helped them emerge as a contender for top recruits like Alessanco, and landing his commitment would be a major boost for their 2026 recruiting class as they look to continue building a nationally competitive program.