After Nebraska head coach Fred Hoiberg shared his outlook for the upcoming season on stage in Chicago, two key Huskers followed him to offer their perspective.
Senior forward Rienk Mast and guard Sam Hoiberg spoke at Big Ten Media Days about health, leadership, and the team’s goals heading into the 2025–26 campaign. Their message was clear: this year’s group is built on chemistry, accountability, and unfinished business, with the latter serving as the driving force behind the team’s mindset. With that in mind, here’s everything the veteran duo had to say about Nebraska’s outlook just over a week away from their exhibition matchup with BYU.
Senior Forward Rienk Mast
Coming off a knee injury that sidelined him for the entirety of last season, former Third-Team All-Big Ten honoree Rienk Mast opened his time with the Big Ten Network crew by saying he’s feeling healthy and ready ahead of his final collegiate season. “If you spend so much time doing rehab, you need to feel good. But yeah, the knee’s doing a lot better,” he said.
Before the injury, Mast averaged 12.3 points, 7.5 rebounds, and 3 assists per game, production that made him the centerpiece of Nebraska’s offense. This season, the Huskers plan to build around him once again.
Joined by teammate Sam Hoiberg, the guard made it clear how big of an impact having Mast back in the lineup will bring to the 2025–26 squad. “Just the spacing he brings and his passing ability,” Hoiberg said, pointing to the offensive advantages Nebraska will have with its leader back on the court…