John Cook, Dani Busboom Kelly Recognized During Nebrasketball Game

The third and fourth Nebraska volleyball coaches were honored during a timeout at Thursday's Nebraska men's basketball game against Illinois.

Dani Busboom Kelly and John Cook embrace while being recognized during a first-half break in the Nebraska-Illinois men's basketball game. | Dylan Widger-Imagn Images

Husker Nation takes its volleyball seriously.

During a timeout in the first half of the Nebraska men's basketball game against Illinois, the now retired John Cook and incoming volleball coach Dani Busboom Kelly were honored. The Pinnacle Bank Arena crowd reacted properly, with thunderous applause.

Newly retired John Cook is in the building tonight for some @HuskerMBB 👏

He's joined by the new @HuskerVB head coach Dani Busboom Kelly ‼️#B1GMBBall x #B1GVolleyball pic.twitter.com/TehlCEuCzh
— Big Ten Network (@BigTenNetwork) January 31, 2025

Cook held his retirement press conference Thursday morning, saying his proudest accomplishment is getting to hand the program over to a native Nebraskan who played for the Huskers.

Former Nebraska Cornhuskers volleyball head coach John Cook is recognized during a break in the first half against Illinois. — John Cook joins in the applause for his successor, Dani Busboom Kelly. | Dylan Widger-Imagn Images

Kelly Busboom will officially be introduced next Thursday at the Bob Devaney Sports Center. The event, which is set for 2 p.m. CST, will be open to the public.

Nebraska Cornhuskers volleyball head coach Dani Busboom Kelly is introduced during a break in the first half against Illinois — Dani Busboom Kelly waves to fans as she is introduced Thursday night at Pinnacle Bank Arena. | Dylan Widger-Imagn Images

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