Connor Essegian - College Basketball News & Rumors

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DECEMBER 11, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Nebraska gains the win over USC Upstate after announcing Essegian's season-ending injury

Pryce Sandfort scored 20 points and Nebraska overcame early bad news by staying undefeated beating USC Upstate 72-63

NOVEMBER 29, 2025 • Associated Press

Amid red hot start, Nebraska basketball suffers a blow with a season ending injury This was not at all how the Nebraska basketball season was supposed to go for Connor Essegian. The 3-point ace started out the year struggli...

NOVEMBER 29, 2025 • HUSKERCORNER.COM

Out for season Essegian (ankle) will miss be out for the remainder of the season, per Jeff Borzello of ESPN.

Impact Essegian suffered a significant injury to his right ankle and is expected to apply for a medical redshirt. He will finish the season having appeared in just seven games, averaging 5.4 points, 1.3 rebounds and 0.9 assists. Essegian will now shift his focus to getting healthy for the 2026 campaign.

NOVEMBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Seven points in win Essegian amassed seven points (2-7 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 1-2 FT) and three assists across 15 minutes during Thursday's 84-72 victory over New Mexico.

Impact Essegian has been rather quiet ever since scoring double figures in each of Nebraskas first two games. The guard averages 15.6 minutes per game as a bench piece for the Huskers, but he'll need to improve upon his 29.2 percent clip from downtown considering he's a sharpshooter style of player and doesn't offer much in the way of defense.

NOVEMBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Mast has triple-double, Sanford has 6 3s, Nebraska rolls FIU 96-66

Rienk Mast had 18 points, 12 rebounds and 10 assists for his first double-double and Nebraska rolled to a 96-66 over Florida International

NOVEMBER 8, 2025 • Associated Press

Nebraska rolls in second half for Fred Hoiberg's 200th career coaching victory

Braden Frager scored 22 points and Nebraska dominated the second half, defeating West Georgia 86-53 for Cornhuskers coach Fred Hoiberg’s 200th career victory

NOVEMBER 4, 2025 • Associated Press

Former Wisconsin guard leads team to College Basketball Crown title Former Wisconsin guard Connor Essegian led Nebraska to the inaugural College Basketball Crown title on Sunday

APRIL 7, 2025 • USATODAY.COM

Nebraska beats UCF to win inaugural CBC title in Vegas Brice Williams and reserve Connor Essegian scored 21 points apiece and Nebraska knocked off UCF 77-66 on Sunday to win the inaugural College...

APRIL 7, 2025 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

Nebraska beats UCF to win inaugural CBC title Brice Williams and reserve Connor Essegian scored 21 points apiece and Nebraska knocked off UCF 77-66 on Sunday to win the inaugural College...

APRIL 7, 2025 • WATAUGADEMOCRAT.COM

Brice Williams sets Nebraska scoring record in 77-66 win over UCF for College Basketball Crown title

Senior Brice Williams scored 21 points to set the single-season scoring record for Nebraska and the Cornhuskers out-rallied UCF for a 77-66 victory in the championship game of the...

APRIL 7, 2025 • Associated Press

Boise State, Nebraska play in CBC

The Boise State Broncos take on the Nebraska Cornhuskers in the College Basketball Crown

APRIL 4, 2025 • Associated Press

Nebraska Cornhuskers vs. Georgetown Hoyas The Crown Highlights | CBB on FOX

APRIL 3, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Nebraska's Connor Essegian splashes 3-pointer to extend lead against Georgetown

APRIL 3, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Brice Williams scores 30, lifts Nebraska over Arizona State Brice Williams scored a game-high 30 points and Connor Essegian posted all 17 of his points in the final 11 minutes as Nebraska rallied to e...

APRIL 1, 2025 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Williams' 30 lead Nebraska past Arizona State 86-78 in CBC

The Nebraska Cornhuskers defeated the Arizona State Sun Devils 86-78 in the College Basketball Crown on Monday led by Brice Williams' 30 points

APRIL 1, 2025 • Associated Press

Scores 16 in overtime thriller Essegian logged 16 points (5-13 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 3-3 FT), four rebounds and three assists in 33 minutes during Tuesday's 116-114 2OT loss to Ohio State.

Impact Essegian connected on 3-of-7 looks from range, closing with 16 points, four rebounds and three assists during Tuesday's double overtime loss against the Buckeyes. The 6-foot-4 junior transfer from Wisconsin has appeared in all 30 games this season (three starts), averaging 10.7 points, 2.8 rebounds, 1.1 assists and 0.5 steals on 22.6 minutes per game. Essegian has shot the ball to the tune of 39.3 percent from three on the season (5.9 attempts per game).

MARCH 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Thornton scores 29 points, leads 5 in double figures to help Ohio State beat Nebraska 116-114 in 2OT

Bruce Thornton scored 29 points and had nine assists to lead five in double figures and Ohio State beat Nebraska 116-114 in double overtime

MARCH 5, 2025 • Associated Press

Rigsby nets career-high 20 points and hits game-winning 3 to lead Minnesota past Nebraska

Senior guard Brennan Rigsby scored a career-high 20 points on 7-for-8 shooting and his catch-and-shoot 3-pointer with 4.1 seconds left saved Minnesota in a frenetic 67-65 win over...

MARCH 1, 2025 • Associated Press

Connor Essegian drains a 3-pointer, shrinking Nebraska's deficit vs. Minnesota

MARCH 1, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Best output of league play Essegian closed Wednesday's 89-72 loss to Penn State with 20 points (8-15 FG, 4-9 3Pt), three rebounds and two assists in 27 minutes.

Impact Essigian had three previous outings of 20 or more points in non-conference play but has struggled with his shot at times in the Big 10. After going 3-for-13 from the field over his last two contests, Essegian got back on track here, but it wasn't enough for the Huskers to escape with the road win. Next up is a resume-building opportunity against Michigan on Monday.

FEBRUARY 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Catches fire from range Essegian had 16 points (5-9 FG, 4-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT), one rebound and one assist across 21 minutes during Wednesday's 86-72 victory over Washington.

Impact Essegian knocked down 4-of-5 looks from three, closing with 16 points, an assist and a rebound during Wednesday's win over the Huskies. The 6-foot-4 junior transfer from Wisconsin is averaging 11.3 points on 22.4 minutes per game this season while shooting 41.3 percent from three (6.0 attempts per game).

FEBRUARY 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

All-around effort in win Essegian contributed 14 points (5-14 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four rebounds, two assists, one block and two steals across 28 minutes during Thursday's 80-74 OT win over Illinois.

Impact Essegian cashed in on 2-of-6 looks from deep, chipping in 14 points, four rebounds, two assists, two steals and one block during Thursday's win over the Fighting Ilini. The 6-foot-4 junior, who was criticized for his defensive intensity with Wisconsin, stepped it up against Illinois on Thursday night in an overtime thriller. Essegian has carved out a sizeable role with Nebraska this season, averaging 11.5 points, 2.7 rebounds, one assist and 0.5 steals while shooting 40.5 percent from three on the year (6.2 attempts per game).

JANUARY 31, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Team-high 17 points in big-time loss Essegian accumulated 17 points (6-13 FG, 3-10 3Pt, 2-3 FT), five rebounds, three assists and one steal across 22 minutes during Sunday's 104-68 loss to Purdue.

Impact Essegian converted on 3-of-10 looks from range, closing with a team-high 17 points, five rebounds, three assists and a steal, as the Cornhuskers were throttled by the Boilermakers on Sunday. The 6-foot-4 junior transfer from Wisconsin has appeared in all 16 games this season (three starts), averaging 11.6 points, 2.9 rebounds, 1.1 assists and 0.5 steals on 23.2 minutes per game. Essegian has shot the ball to the tune of 39.6 percent from three on the season (6.3 attempts per game), providing the Cornhuskers with efficient, high-volume shooting off the bench.

JANUARY 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

No. 15 UCLA visits Nebraska after Essegian's 20-point game

Nebraska hosts the No. 15 UCLA Bruins after Connor Essegian scored 20 points in Nebraska's 77-43 win over the Southern Jaguars

JANUARY 4, 2025 • Associated Press

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