Sam Hoiberg

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Sam Hoiberg
No. 9–Nebraska Cornhuskers
Position Point guard/Shooting guard
League Big Ten Conference
Personal information
Listed height6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Listed weight175 lb (79 kg)
Career information
High school
College

Sam Hoiberg is an American college basketball player for the Nebraska Cornhuskers of the Big Ten Conference.

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Early life and high school

Hoiberg initially attended Hinsdale Central High School in Hinsdale, Illinois while his father, Fred Hoiberg was the head coach of the Chicago Bulls. He moved with his family to Lincoln, Nebraska and transferred to Pius X High School following his father being fired by the Bulls and taking the head coach position at Nebraska. [1] Hoiberg committed to play college basketball for his father at Nebraska. [2]

College career

Hoiberg redshirted his freshman season with the Nebraska Cornhuskers. [3] He averaged 4.1 points and 1.8 rebounds per game during his redshirt freshman season. [4] The next year he averaged 3.4 points, 2.9 rebounds and 1.7 assists per game. Hoiberg again played in all of Nebraska's games as a redshirt junior and averaged 3.9 points, 2.3 rebounds, 1.9 assists, and 1.0 steals per game. [5] Hoiberg became a starter entering his redshirt senior season. [6]

References

  1. ↑ "'It's fun to play with that': Hoiberg twins blazing their own trail on Pius X's boys basketball team". Lincoln Journal Star . February 9, 2020. Retrieved February 11, 2026.
  2. ↑ Ward, Andrew (March 25, 2021). "Pius X's Sam Hoiberg commits to Husker basketball". KLNTV.com. Retrieved January 28, 2026.
  3. ↑ Washut, Robin (January 27, 2023). "Sam Hoiberg is making the most of his opportunity for Nebraska, and dad couldn't be prouder". On3.com. Retrieved January 27, 2026.
  4. ↑ Gerhart, Patrick (October 25, 2023). "Returning Nebrasketball Players- 2023/24 Edition". CornNation.com. SB Nation . Retrieved January 28, 2026.
  5. ↑ Just, Amie (November 2, 2025). "Fred Hoiberg's sons reunite at Nebraska for final season". Lincoln Journal Star . Retrieved January 28, 2026.
  6. ↑ Matteson, Chase (January 21, 2026). "Mental breakthrough transforms Sam Hoiberg into Nebraska's defensive anchor". 1011now.com . Retrieved February 11, 2026.
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