Nebraska Extends Men's Basketball Coach Fred Hoiberg Through 2031-32

Hoiberg led the Cornhuskers to a program-record 15 Big Ten wins this season.

Published on Mar. 9, 2026

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The University of Nebraska has signed men's basketball coach Fred Hoiberg to a contract extension through the 2031-32 season. Hoiberg has guided the Cornhuskers to three consecutive 20-win seasons, a first in program history, and led the team to its first NCAA Tournament appearance since 2014 in 2024.

Why it matters

Hoiberg's extension demonstrates Nebraska's commitment to building a successful men's basketball program that can compete at a high level in the Big Ten Conference and nationally. The Cornhuskers have never won an NCAA Tournament game, and Hoiberg's continued leadership aims to help the team end that drought.

The details

Hoiberg's previous deal ran through the 2028-29 season, and the new extension will keep him in Lincoln through 2031-32. The terms of the extension were not disclosed. Under Hoiberg's leadership, Nebraska has steadily improved, going from 7 wins in each of his first two seasons to 26 wins this year, which ties the program record.

  • Hoiberg was hired as Nebraska's head coach in 2019.
  • The Cornhuskers set a program record with 15 Big Ten wins this season.
  • Nebraska is projected to be a No. 3 seed in the 2023 NCAA Tournament.

The players

Fred Hoiberg

The 53-year-old head coach of the Nebraska men's basketball team, who has led the Cornhuskers to three consecutive 20-win seasons and their first NCAA Tournament appearance since 2014.

Troy Dannen

The athletic director at the University of Nebraska, who praised Hoiberg's leadership and said the coach has positioned the program to compete at a high level in the Big Ten and nationally.

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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, Nebraska Athletic Director (Press Release)

“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, Nebraska Men's Basketball Head Coach (Press Release)

What’s next

The Cornhuskers will look to make a deep run in the upcoming Big Ten Tournament and earn a high seed in the 2023 NCAA Tournament, where they will aim to win their first-ever NCAA Tournament game.

The takeaway

Fred Hoiberg's contract extension demonstrates Nebraska's commitment to building a sustainable, successful men's basketball program that can compete at the highest levels of college basketball. The Cornhuskers' recent success under Hoiberg's leadership has generated excitement and optimism around the program's future.