Nebrasketball Brunch Show: Would 19 Wins Be Enough?

Last week the Jack Mitchell and Kaleb Henry said Nebraska men's basketball needed to go 1-1 on their road trip to "tread water" for their NCAA chances. They went 1-1. Now, we find out if the NCAA confidence meters also stayed flat after a comeback and a blowout.

Plus, a couple sleeps after the PSU beatdown the guys look back and what they might have missed about Nebraska's problem in the moment. Also:

A fairly shocking stat that may explain why Juwan Gary hasn't been as impactful on defense and boards the last few games.
Why Nebraska is continuing to have trouble matching up with bigs when they'd had previous success in that area.
What parts of the PSU loss continue to be a concern going into the last four games of the season?
A look at how the bracketologists and analytics reacted to Nebraska's loss .
Breaking down the scenarios: 4-0 makes Nebraska a lock, 0-4 buries their at-large chances. But what about the 3 other scenarios?
Why the game at Ohio State holds multiple levels of importance.
The motivational level of the the next four opponents who come into their matchups with Nebraska in a huge variety of different spots.
Finally, Jack makes an oddly specific prediction about one of Brice Williams's final four regular season games.

Watch the episode below, and join the guys at 11 a.m. CST every Friday throughout the season.

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Published Feb 21, 2025 | Modified Feb 21, 2025

KALEB HENRY

Kaleb Henry is an award-winning sports reporter, covering collegiate athletics since 2014 via radio, podcasting, and digital journalism. His experience with Big Ten Conference teams goes back more than a decade, including time covering programs such as the Nebraska Cornhuskers, Oregon Ducks, and USC Trojans. He has contributed to Sports Illustrated since 2021. Kaleb has won multiple awards for his sports coverage from the Nebraska Broadcasters Association and Midwest Broadcast Journalists Association. Prior to working in sports journalism, Kaleb was a Division I athlete on the Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville Track and Field team where he discussed NCAA legislation as SIUE's representative to the Ohio Valley Conference Student-Athlete Advisory Committee.

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JACK MITCHELL

Jack Mitchell is an enthusiastic voice for Husker Sports, capturing the essence of the true common fan. His insights and commentary reflect a deep passion for Nebraska athletics, making him a relatable figure among fellow supporters. Jack's work can also be heard on KLIN Radio, where he shares his perspectives on various sports topics, further engaging with the community. In addition to his writing, Jack is actively involved in professional associations such as the Nebraska Bar Association and the Nebraska Broadcasters Association. His commitment to both sports and community engagement highlights his multifaceted interests and expertise in the field.

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JOSH PETERSON

Josh Peterson has been covering Husker athletics for over a decade. He currently hosts Unsportsmanlike Conduct with John Bishop on 1620 The Zone and is a co-founder of the I-80 Club with Jack Mitchell. When he's not watching sports, Josh is usually going for a run or reading a book next to his wife or dog. If you have a comment for Josh, send him an email: joshpeterson.huskermax@gmail.com.

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