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Productive against South Dakota Hoiberg provided nine points (4-6 FG, 1-2 3Pt), two rebounds, one assist and three steals in 24 minutes during Wednesday's 96-79 win over South Dakota.

Impact Hoiberg chipped in a season-high nine points, two rebounds, one assist and three steals as the Cornhuskers took down South Dakota on Wednesday night. The 6-foot junior has struggled to get going this season, averaging just 1.8 points, 2.2 rebounds, 0.8 assists and 1.7 steals on 18 minutes per game this season. Hoiberg came into Wednesday's contest with a 9.1/0/0 shooting line, so this game marks a step in the right direction after a brutal start.

NOVEMBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Available to play Monday Hoiberg (ankle) is available for Monday's game against Texas Rio Grande Valley, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact Hoiberg will add a presence off the bench for Nebraska, though he's not expected to play a large role in the second unit. He's made just one start in his previous two seasons with the program.

NOVEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Unavailable for exhibition game Hoiberg (ankle) is out for Nebraska's exhibition game Sunday against Grand Valley State, according to Steve Marik of Rivals.

Impact After the Marik announcement, Hoiberg will officially have no game opportunities to prepare himself for the beginning of Nebraska's 2024-25 season. It is expected to begin more than one week from now, with a home game against Texas Rio Grande Valley on Nov. 4.

OCTOBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Out for a few weeks Hoiberg (ankle) will miss a couple weeks after suffering a low ankle sprain at practice, Amie Just of the Lincoln Journal Star reports.

Impact Hoiberg, son of head coach Fred Hoiberg, will remain sidelined for a couple weeks as the result of a low ankle sprain. The 6-foot junior averaged 3.4 points, 2.9 rebounds, 1.7 assists and 0.9 steals on 19.6 minutes per game last season (34 appearances). The Cornhuskers, who will open the season with an exhibition game against Grand Valley State on Oct. 27th, are hopeful that Hoiberg will be available to start the season.

SEPTEMBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Hoiberg leads 5 in double-figure scoring to help Nebraska rout Lindenwood 84-52 in a season opener

Sam Hoiberg scored 15 points off the bench and led five Nebraska players in double-figure scoring as the Cornhuskers opened the season with an 84-52 rout over Lindenwood

NOVEMBER 7, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Catches fire in exhibition outing Hoiberg closed with 15 points (7-9 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 1-1 FT), three rebounds, three assists and four steals during Monday's 84-53 win over Doane University.

Impact Hoiberg led the Cornhuskers with 15 points as they cruised to a 31-point win over Doane University. The 6-foot sophomore, who averaged 4.1 points, 1.8 rebounds and 0.6 steals on 12.7 minutes per game last season, could be poised for an increased role this season.

NOVEMBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

WATCH: Nebraska basketball Doane exhibition postgame interviews Nebraska head coach Fred Hoiberg and CJ Wilcher and Sam Hoiberg discuss the win over Doane.

OCTOBER 30, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM

Nine points, six boards in win Hoiberg posted nine points (3-5 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), six rebounds, one assist and two steals across 37 minutes during Sunday's 70-66 OT victory over Maryland.

Impact Hoiberg was a major factor during a tense game, coming up with a late steal to secure the victory. He's shown some proficiency as a role player, so there's plenty of work to do as he progresses in his college career.

FEBRUARY 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not part of starting lineup Hoiberg is not part of the Cornhuskers' starting lineup Sunday versus Penn State, according to Robin Washut of Rivals.com.

Impact Unsurprisingly, Keisei Tominaga is part of the Cornhuskers' starting lineup again. Hoiberg will try receiving a role similar to what he got at Maryland on Jan. 28. However, fantasy managers should consider that unlikely.

FEBRUARY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Plays 11 minutes Hoiberg logged zero points (0-1 FG) and one rebound across 11 minutes during the Cornhuskers' 72-56 loss Tuesday at Illinois.

Impact Hoiberg scored 15 points across his 26 minutes during the Cornhuskers' previous game Saturday at Illinois. Thus, they had him replace Keisei Tominaga and be part of their starting lineup Tuesday. Hoiberg is not expected to continue receiving that benefit though. While he played badly, Tominaga logged 11 points (4-7 FG, 3-4 3Pt) and three steals.

FEBRUARY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Receives starting nod Hoiberg is in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against Illinois, Robin Washut of Rivals.com reports.

Impact Hoiberg is now set to make his first career start Tuesday night versus the Fighting Illini. Across 11 games played this season, the 180-pound guard is averaging 2.5 points and 1.1 rebounds per contest.

JANUARY 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Six points, six rebounds in loss Hoiberg racked up six points (3-5 FG, 0-2 3Pt), six rebounds and one assist over 17 minutes during Wednesday's 78-63 loss to Northwestern.

Impact Hoiberg got his first real chance to play after never playing for more than two minutes in a single game before Wednesday. His progress will be contingent on maintaining a better role in the roation.

JANUARY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE