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Big Ten Basketball: Way-too-early power rankings for 2023-24 season

By Tristan Freeman

Michigan State Spartans' A.J. Hoggard (11) Mady Sissoko (22), Tyson Walker (2) and forward Malik Hall (25) during the 69-60 win over Marquette in the second round of the NCAA tournament in Columbus, Ohio, March 19, 2023.Msumarq 031923 Kd6623 MSU huddle
Michigan State Spartans' A.J. Hoggard (11) Mady Sissoko (22), Tyson Walker (2) and forward Malik Hall (25) during the 69-60 win over Marquette in the second round of the NCAA tournament in Columbus, Ohio, March 19, 2023.Msumarq 031923 Kd6623 MSU huddle /
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Nebraska Cornhuskers guard Keisei Tominaga Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports
Nebraska Cornhuskers guard Keisei Tominaga Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports /

11. Nebraska Cornhuskers

2022-23 season record: 16-16 (9-11)

Although the end result was yet another missed NCAA Tournament, there’s no question that the Cornhuskers took a step in the right direction this past season. Coach Fred Hoiberg also had a breakout performance season from Keisei Tominaga, who averaged 13.1 ppg on 40% shooting from three-point range and will be back for another year.

But Nebraska did lose arguably its two best players in forward Derrick Walker and guard Sam Griesel, along with starting guard, Emmanuel Bandoumel. At least they bring back CJ Wilcher and Juwan Gary, along with bringing in a trio of solid transfers.

Rienk Mast averaged 13.8 ppg and 8.0 rpg at Bradley and is a two-time All-MVC performer. He’s set to be the replacement for Walker in the frontcourt. Josiah Allick is a bouncy and athletic forward from New Mexico, coming off averaging 8.4 ppg and 7.3 rpg.

The backcourt newcomers will be key. Brice Williams averaged over 13 ppg at Charlotte and shot 40% from deep, while Ahron Ulis comes over from Iowa to be the point guard position. He has plenty of shooters to pass it to so Ulis should be able to rack up some assists next season. The question now will be whether this core is good enough to get Nebraska over the hump and out of the bottom of the conference.

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