Husker Hoops Kick Off This Fall | Nebraska Cornhuskers Basketball News

Hoops are heating up as the 2026-27 season kicks off with a free Opening Night event outside Pinnacle Bank Arena on October 2nd—complete with player intros, autograph sessions, and hype for both men’s and women’s Husker basketball. The men, fresh off their historic Sweet Sixteen run, return with star shooters Pryce Sandfort and Braden Frager, plus new talent. The women, chasing their fourth straight NCAA Tournament, bring back scoring leader Britt Prince and Amiah Hargrove, with breakout stars Natalie Potts and McDonald’s All-American Ashlyn Koupal set to make waves. Don’t miss the men’s exhibition vs. Saint Louis on Oct. 9 and the women’s home opener vs. Wayne State on Oct. 23—mark your calendars and get ready to cheer. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/87fec5a68e82a86e