Nebraska Extends Head Coach Fred Hoiberg's Contract

Hoiberg's new deal comes after leading the Huskers to one of their best seasons in program history.

Published on Mar. 9, 2026

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The University of Nebraska has signed head basketball coach Fred Hoiberg to a two-year contract extension, keeping him with the program through the 2031-32 season. Hoiberg, who is in his seventh year as Nebraska's head coach, led the Huskers to a 26-5 regular season record this past year, the most wins in a single season in program history.

Why it matters

Hoiberg's extension is a sign of the university's commitment to the basketball program and confidence in his ability to continue building the Huskers into a consistent contender in the Big Ten Conference. The new deal rewards Hoiberg for the remarkable turnaround he has engineered in Lincoln over the past three seasons.

The details

Nebraska athletic director Troy Dannen announced the two-year extension on Monday, which will keep Hoiberg under contract through the 2031-32 season. Hoiberg's previous contract was set to expire after the 2028-29 season. The financial terms of the new deal were not disclosed, but Hoiberg's salary was previously increased to $4.25 million per year in 2024-25 with annual raises.

  • Hoiberg's new contract extension was announced on March 9, 2026.
  • The extension comes after Hoiberg led Nebraska to a 26-5 regular season record in the 2025-26 campaign, the most wins in a single season in program history.

The players

Fred Hoiberg

The head coach of the Nebraska men's basketball team, who has led the Huskers to unprecedented success over the past three seasons.

Troy Dannen

The athletic director at the University of Nebraska, who announced Hoiberg's contract extension.

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What they’re saying

“Fred Hoiberg is a tremendous representative of the University of Nebraska, the Lincoln community, and our state. We are extremely proud that he will continue to lead the Nebraska men's basketball program well into the future.”

— Troy Dannen, Athletic Director, University of Nebraska (on3.com)

“I'm appreciative of the continued confidence from Troy Dannen and Jeffrey Gold and thank them for the support they have shown in our staff's leadership of the Husker basketball program. We have a long family history with the University of Nebraska, and the support we have received over the last seven years is truly remarkable.”

— Fred Hoiberg, Head Coach, Nebraska Men's Basketball (on3.com)

What’s next

The new contract extension will keep Hoiberg as Nebraska's head coach through the 2031-32 season, providing stability and continuity for the program as they look to build on their recent success.

The takeaway

Hoiberg's contract extension is a testament to the remarkable turnaround he has engineered in Lincoln, transforming Nebraska into a consistent contender in the Big Ten. The university's commitment to Hoiberg signals their belief that he is the right person to lead the Huskers to even greater heights in the years to come.