The Huskers want to do what has never been done and more: getting Nebraska men's basketball in the win column at the NCAA Tournament.
The Huskers went 23-11 and placed third in the Big Ten standings. They earned an 8-seed in the NCAA Tournament but lost to Texas A&M 98-83.
Despite that success, the Huskers were unable to accomplish a goal that has alluded the basketball program for its entire existence. Nebraska is the only major conference program to never win a game in the NCAA Tournament. This year's team wants to change that.on Thursday, Husker seniors Juwan Gary and Brice Williams discussed what it would mean to them to finally get the win that the fan base has wanted forever.
Mar 22, 2024; Memphis, TN, USA; Texas A&M Aggies guard Wade Taylor IV dribbles as Nebraska Cornhuskers guard Brice Williams defends during the second half in the NCAA Tournament First Round at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images / Petre Thomas-Imagn Images ”I feel like we win that one game in the tournament and we are going to get a statue built of us,” Gary said jokingly. ”So, just seeing that statue of us out there hopefully one week or one year however you like. Just winning that first game in the tournament is going to shock the world.”
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