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Nebraska Forward Pryce Sandfort Earns Unanimous Selection to All-Big Ten Preseason Team

Sandfort becomes just the fourth Husker to earn preseason All-Big Ten honors since Nebraska joined the conference 16 years ago.
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Pryce Sandfort reacts during the first half against the Troy Trojans during a first-round game of the NCAA Tournament.
Pryce Sandfort reacts during the first half against the Troy Trojans during a first-round game of the NCAA Tournament. | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect

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Pryce Sandfort enters his senior year as one of the top players in the Big Ten.

Nebraska's 6-foot-7 wing was named Monday to the preseason All-Big Ten preseason. He joins Michigan State guard Jeremy Fears Jr. as one of two unanimous selections, with Fears also earning preseason player of the year honors.

2026-27 Preseason All-Big Ten Team



David Mirkovic, Illinois
Andrej Stojakovic, Illinois
Pharrell Payne, Maryland
Elliot Cadeau, Michigan
Trey McKenney, Michigan
Jeremy Fears Jr., Michigan State
Pryce Sandfort, Nebraska
John Mobley Jr., Ohio State
Trent Perry, UCLA
Rodney Rice, USC
Nolan Winter, Wisconsin

Sandfort played in all 35 of the Big Red's games a season ago, averaging 18.1 points, 4.9 rebounds, and 2.0 assists. While his offensive prowess and three-point shooting stole the show, he also added on the defensive end, averaging 1.0 steals per contest.

His play was directly reflected in the win-loss column for the Big Red, as Sandfort helped the Huskers to a program-record 28 wins, while also winning its first-ever NCAA Tournament games. Following the regular season, the Waukee, Iowa, native was named an All-Big Ten First-Team selection, while teammates Sam Hoiberg (All-Defensive Team), Braden Frager (Big Ten Sixth Man of the Year), and Reink Mast (Honorable Mention All-Big Ten) were also recognized for their play. In addition, Fred Hoiberg was named the national coach of the year by the Associated Press.

Nebraska's Keisei Tominaga reacts after scoring during the first-round game against Texas A&Min the 2024 NCAA Tournament
Nebraska's Keisei Tominaga reacts after scoring during the first-round game against Texas A&Min the 2024 NCAA Tournament | USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect

Sandfort is just the fourth Husker to earn preseason All-Big Ten honors since Nebraska joined the conference 15 years ago. James Palmer Jr. (2018), Terran Petteway (2014), and Keisei Tominaga (2023) are also included on the list.

Palmer ended the 2018-19 season averaging 19.7 points, 4.2 rebounds, and 3.0 assists as NU went 19-17 overall. Petteway averaged 18.2 points, 4.9 rebounds, and 2.8 assists during the 2014-15 campaign, while the Huskers went just 13-18. Tominaga averaged 15.1 points, 2.3 rebounds, and 1.4 assists as the Big Red went 23-10 before losing in the first round of the NCAA Tournament in the spring of 2024.

Nebraska is set to host Saint Louis at Pinnacle Bank Arena on Oct. 9. The exhibition contest will mark the Huskers' first showing since falling to Iowa in the 2026 NCAA Tournament's Sweet 16.

They'll then travel to Provo, Utah, to take on the BYU Cougars on Oct. 16 before a neutral-site exhibition showdown with Kansas State in Grand Island, Nebraska, on Oct. 26. The Cornhuskers' first game of the 2026-27 season will come against Le Moyne at home. Tipoff time has yet to be announced, but the contest will take place Monday, Nov. 2.

In an unofficial Big Ten preseason media poll, the Big Red were picked to finish fifth, behind Illinois, Michigan State, Michigan, and UCLA. However, that's their highest preseason ranking since joining the conference.

Predicted Order of Finish:

1) Illinois, 498 (18)
2) Michigan State, 483 (9)
3) Michigan, 436 (1)
4) UCLA, 375
5) Nebraska, 369
6) Purdue, 347
7) USC, 340
8) Ohio State, 324
9) Indiana, 292
10) Iowa, 264
11) Wisconsin, 240
12) Maryland, 203
13) Minnesota, 168
14) Oregon, 147
15) Washington, 116
16) Northwestern, 88
17) Rutgers, 68
18) Penn State, 35

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Trevor Tarr
TREVOR TARR

Trevor Tarr is the founder of Skers Scoop, a Nebraska football media outlet delivering original coverage through writing, graphics, and video content. He began his career in collegiate athletics at the University of South Dakota, producing media for the football team and assisting with athletic fundraising. A USD graduate with a background in journalism and sports marketing, Trevor focuses on creative, fan-driven storytelling in college football.

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