Thanks Tai

When I was five my dad took my to my first Nebrasketball Game n February 1989 against #14 Kansas, a game which the Huskers would win.  My dad taught me the basics of the game.  From that moment on, I was a die-hard Nebrasketball fan.

There are many memorable players I've seen play in my lifetime.  I have vague memories of Dapreis Owens, Rich King, Beau Reid, and Bruce Chubick.  I enjoyed watching guys like Eric Piatkowski, Tony Farmer, Derrick Chandler, Mikki Moore, Venson Hamilton, Larry Florence, Cookie Belcher, Steffon Bradford, Brian Conklin, Kimani Ffriend, Ryan Anderson, Lance Jeter, Dylan Talley, Benny Parker, Shavon Shields, and Terran Petteway play. 

In my 33+ years, my favorite players have been Erick Strickland, Aleks Maric, Tyronn Lue, and Terrance Badgett.  It's time to add Tai Webster to this list.  I've been a huge fan of Tai since he committed to Nebraska.  As we all know, he came in with very high expectations.  Tai was very inconsistent his freshman and sophomore seasons, however his junior season was respectful.  Tai's senior season has been one of the best I can recall.  15.5 ppg, 5.2 boards, and 4.0 assists per game, while playing just under 35 minutes a game.  Yes he's missed his fair share of free throws and commits far too many turnovers, but to me, there is something very special about Tai.  Scored in double figures in has last 30 games, became just the fourth player in school history to have 500 points and 100 assists in the same season, and will likely finish his Husker career in the top-25 career scoring list.  A glance at his collegiate stats shows Tai has improved in FG%, 3P%, FT%, and scoring in each of his four seasons.

Stats aside, Tai brings something else to team.  Heart.  When things were not going well, he could have left Nebraska and played overseas.  He stayed, worked hard in the weight-room and became a well-respected leader.  His smile and personality are infectious.  He loves interacting with Husker fans and is often seen posing for pics with kids.

With Indiana defeating Ohio State earlier today, a Husker victory Sunday night against Michigan gives up the 10th seed.  That being said, Husker fans need to come out to PBA tommorrow and thank Tai Webster for being a class act on and off the court.  Thanks Tai.