Nebraska's Pryce Sandfort to undergo hernia surgery

Huskers forward expected to return by June after procedure

Apr. 7, 2026 at 2:26am

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A fragmented, geometric painting depicting a basketball player in motion, with sharp planes of scarlet red and cream representing the Nebraska Cornhuskers team colors.An artistic rendering of a Nebraska basketball player's recovery from a hernia surgery, captured through the lens of Cubist abstraction.Lincoln Today

Nebraska basketball player Pryce Sandfort will undergo hernia surgery after a doctor's appointment on Monday confirmed the need for the procedure. The junior forward averaged 18.1 points per game and shot 41.6% from 3-point range last season for the Huskers.

Why it matters

Sandfort is a key player for the Nebraska basketball team, and his recovery from surgery will be crucial for the team's success in the upcoming season. Hernia surgeries can sometimes sideline players for an extended period, so his timeline for return will be closely watched.

The details

Nebraska coach Fred Hoiberg announced that Sandfort needs to undergo hernia surgery following a doctor's appointment on Monday. The junior forward was a standout player for the Huskers last season, averaging 18.1 points per game and shooting 41.6% from 3-point range.

  • Sandfort had a doctor's appointment on Monday, April 7, 2026 that confirmed the need for hernia surgery.
  • Sandfort is expected to return to the team by June 2026 after recovering from the surgery.

The players

Pryce Sandfort

A junior forward for the Nebraska Cornhuskers basketball team who averaged 18.1 points per game and shot 41.6% from 3-point range last season.

Fred Hoiberg

The head coach of the Nebraska Cornhuskers basketball team.

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What they’re saying

“A Monday morning doctor's appointment confirmed that Pryce Sandfort needs hernia surgery.”

— Fred Hoiberg, Nebraska Head Coach

What’s next

Sandfort is expected to return to the team by June 2026 after recovering from the hernia surgery.

The takeaway

Sandfort's recovery timeline will be closely watched, as he is a key player for the Nebraska basketball team. The Huskers will need to find ways to replace his production on the court while he is sidelined, but his return by June should give him time to get back up to speed before the start of the next season.