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Nebrasketball's Fred Hoiberg Named Big Ten Co-Coach of the Year
Huskers finished third in the league after being picked 12th in the preseason
Nebraska men's basketball coach Fred Hoiberg has been recognized for the season his team put together this year.
Hoiberg was named Big Ten Co-Coach of the Year by both the media and coaches Tuesday. Hoiberg shares the honor with Purdue's Matt Painter.
Hoiberg is the first Husker coach to win the honor since Tim Miles in 2014.
Nebraska was picked in the preseason to finish 12th in the league. Over the 20-game Big Ten slate, the Huskers finished third with a 12-8 record. The 22 wins by Nebraska this season are tied for second most in program history.
The Huskers open their conference tournament Friday night in the quarterfinals in Minneapolis.
