Tom joins to talk Hoiberg’s breakthrough, Rhule’s rebuild

Tom joins to talk Hoiberg’s breakthrough, Rhule’s rebuild

Author: Omaha World-Herald April 3, 2026 Duration: 51:45

Sam McKewon and Tom Shatel relive Nebraska’s first NCAA tournament wins in men’s basketball, what Fred Hoiberg’s breakthrough means for the program’s future and how Matt Rhule’s Huskers are trying to build a tougher identity this spring — hoping to gain national relevance again.


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Talking Nebraska football and basketball with Dirk Chatelain [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 59:56
In the latest episode of the Pick Six Podcast, Sam McKewon is joined by Dirk Chatelain to discuss Matt Rhule's contract extension as well as the state of Nebraska football and basketball.