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[hhcmatt]

Nebraska lands their fourth commit out of the transfer portal with the verbal commit of Wisconsin transfer Connor Essegian.  The Indiana native, known for his 3pt shooting, has two years of eligibility remaining. 

 

Nebraska currently has open three scholarships remaining for 2024-25

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[Huskerpapa]

 

[Huskerpapa]

Nice pick up.  Welcome N Connor!

[hskr4life]

We've really signed two guys who, with the right change of scenery, could absolutely EXCEL under Fred.  If they come in with the right mindset-- look out!

[LincecumFan]

If we can also get Milicic Jr. our shooting ability should take a significant leap forward.

 

[hskr4life]

  On 4/21/2024 at 8:07 PM, LincecumFan said:

If we can also get Milicic Jr. our shooting ability should take a significant leap forward.

 

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Shoot-- if we can just leap to where we were last year, that would be a huge plus.

[FredsSlacks]

there is going to be no shortage of depth next year.

[jayschool]

• Worster
• Ulis
• Essegian
• Griffiths
• Williams
• Gary
• Morgan
• Mast
• Janovich
• Frager
• Hoiberg (WO)
• Scholarship #11
• Scholarship #12
• Scholarship #13

 

 

[Huskerpapa]

Need bigs...

[jayschool]

  On 4/21/2024 at 8:19 PM, Huskerpapa said:

Need bigs...

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No worries. We'll get Bigor.

[cipsucks]

It's interesting we have picked up two transfers from the conference, and lost one to another conference school.  With the B1G now at 18 teams, it doesn't seem to be a big deal to lose a player to another conference school.  That is unless you're Rutgers.  Many of their fans are bitter Griffiths came to Nebraska. 

 

Essegian will thrive here, just like Griffiths.  GBR!

Edited April 21, 2024 by cipsucks

[throwback]

  On 4/21/2024 at 8:19 PM, Huskerpapa said:

Need bigs...

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Emphasis on plural

[LincecumFan]

  On 4/21/2024 at 8:26 PM, cipsucks said:

It's interesting we have picked up two transfers from the conference, and lost one to another conference school.  With the B1G now at 18 teams, it doesn't seem to be a big deal to lose a player to another conference school.  That is unless you're Rutgers.  Many of their fans are bitter Griffiths came to Nebraska. 

 

Essegian will thrive here, just like Griffiths.  GBR!

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Oh boo hoo, if Pikiell had the chance to pick up a transfer the quality of Griffiths he would do it in a heartbeat. Whether from in-conference or not.

 

[Handy Johnson]

Eat It ‘Sconi 

[huskercabby]

I’m sure hoping we land somebody who averaged in double figures last year before we’re done. Oh, well! We’re checking the box for elite athleticism, though.

[millerhusker]

  On 4/21/2024 at 10:49 PM, huskercabby said:

I’m sure hoping we land somebody who averaged in double figures last year before we’re done. Oh, well! We’re checking the box for elite athleticism, though.

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You can be a Creighton fan. They're super athletic. 

[big red22]

Can someone tell me why he didn't play this year after such a good freshman season?

[hhcmatt]

  On 4/21/2024 at 11:25 PM, big red22 said:

Can someone tell me why he didn't play this year after such a good freshman season?

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https://badgerextra.com/tncms/asset/editorial/f20bd978-9acf-11ee-b821-effb28ea49f5/#:~:text=Speaking with reporters Nov.,opening win over Arkansas State.&text=Essegian said the injury impacted,planted his feet or ran.

 

Combination of an early season injury plus guys getting ahead of him in the rotation. Decent chance we landed one of those guys who just needs playing time. 

 

 

[hhcmatt]

  On 4/21/2024 at 11:08 PM, millerhusker said:

You can be a Creighton fan. They're super athletic. 

  On 4/21/2024 at 8:19 PM, Huskerpapa said:

Need bigs...

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I have to think that is what we're looking at with our next two scholarships

[Vinny]

  On 4/21/2024 at 10:49 PM, huskercabby said:

I’m sure hoping we land somebody who averaged in double figures last year before we’re done. Oh, well! We’re checking the box for elite athleticism, though.

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Worster was 9.9 and Morgan was 12.9. 

[hhcmatt]

Pleasantly surprised by the rebounding rates from Essigian over the last couple of years. Will easily be a plus over Keisei or CJ in that department.  Not entirely sure what Griffiths brings in that department because of how dominant Cliff was there.

[Fullbacksympathy]

Essegian isn’t a specialist.  He’s an all around player.  Tough to do anything well with an injured back. 
 

Assuming he’s 100% to begin next season we just got an absolute steal and a definite contender to start at the 2.  Either way, if healthy, I expect a huge contribution, and we’ll have him for a couple years.  

[cornfed24-7]

  On 4/22/2024 at 1:02 AM, Fullbacksympathy said:

Tough to do anything well with an injured back.

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Been dealing with a back injury since 2018. When you're in the throes of an acute flair up it's hard to just exist. It's tough to do anything well, average, or even poorly

[hhcmatt]

Between the shooting ability and possibly the defensive issues, guy most likely to get the side eye from Brice this season

[Art Vandalay]

  On 4/22/2024 at 12:55 AM, hhcmatt said:

Pleasantly surprised by the rebounding rates from Essigian over the last couple of years. Will easily be a plus over Keisei or CJ in that department.  Not entirely sure what Griffiths brings in that department because of how dominant Cliff was there.

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It looks like his rebounding picked up with his shooting when he started getting regular minutes the last 7 games. 3-6 boards a game, think that will improve as he gets stronger. Looks like maybe the light went on for him at the end of the season, excited to see what he brings