Nebraska Adds Belmont Forward Sam Orme to Roster

Orme is the first new player as Huskers rebuild frontcourt for 2026-27 season.

Apr. 10, 2026 at 1:35am

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A fragmented, cubist-style painting depicting a college basketball player in motion, with sharp geometric shapes and planes in vibrant colors like blue, red, and yellow.A new addition to the Nebraska basketball roster aims to provide a boost to the Huskers' frontcourt.Lincoln Today

Nebraska basketball has added Belmont forward Sam Orme to its roster for the 2026-27 season. The 6-foot-9 redshirt sophomore is the first new player the Huskers have brought in as they look to rebuild their frontcourt after losing two key contributors to the transfer portal.

Why it matters

Nebraska is coming off a disappointing season and has seen several players depart the program. Adding Orme is an important first step as the Huskers work to rebuild their roster and compete in the Big Ten next year.

The details

Orme, a 6-foot-9 redshirt sophomore, announced his commitment to Nebraska on Thursday. He spent the last two seasons at Belmont, where he averaged 8.2 points and 5.1 rebounds per game. Orme will look to make an immediate impact for the Huskers as they aim to improve on their performance from this past season.

  • Orme announced his commitment to Nebraska on Thursday, April 10, 2026.
  • Nebraska has lost three players to the transfer portal in the first two days of the open period.

The players

Sam Orme

A 6-foot-9 redshirt sophomore forward who spent the last two seasons at Belmont University.

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What’s next

Orme will look to make an immediate impact for the Huskers as they aim to rebuild their frontcourt and compete in the Big Ten next season.

The takeaway

Adding Orme is an important first step for Nebraska as they work to rebuild their roster and improve on a disappointing season. His size and experience at the Division I level could provide a much-needed boost to the Huskers' frontcourt.