Suns Add Nebraska Point Guard After NBA Draft

The Phoenix Suns weren't done adding talent after Koa Peat.

Mar 19, 2026; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers guard Sam Hoiberg (1) directs a play during the second half against the Troy Trojans during a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images | Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

PHOENIX — The Phoenix Suns added Koa Peat with a splash trade into the first round of the 2026 NBA Draft, which ultimately proved to be their only move of the two-day event.

However, the Suns quickly got to work after the draft in the free agent pool of rookies and snagged Nebraska guard Sam Hoiberg.

Nebraska’s Big-Ten All-Defensive guard Sam Hoiberg intends to sign with the Phoenix Suns, per source.

— Jake Fischer (@JakeLFischer) June 25, 2026

This is likely a two-way contract ahead of the summer.

Hoiberg did workout with the Suns pre-draft, so there was some established interest. Phoenix initially had the No. 47 pick, so most of their efforts were more so focused on the pool of players who would be available later in round two.

Hoiberg spent all four college seasons with the Cornhuskers and was considered to be one of Nebraska's top "glue guys" and averaged 9.3 points, 5.3 rebounds and 4.5 assists per night to pair with two steals. As Fischer highlights in the above X post, he was a Big Ten All-Defensive selection.

According to On3, Hoiberg's 3.75-to-1 assist-to-turnover ratio was the top in a single season for a Nebraska player.

Hoiberg shot 38% from deep and is a hustle player, which sounds exactly like the sort of guard Phoenix would want to evaluate as Summer League action is right around the corner.

Hoiberg is a bit undersized at 6-0 and 185 pounds while being a bit older at 23 years old.

Sam Hoiberg to the Phoenix Suns just makes total sense. Nonstop motor, relentless competitor, a pest defensively. Can stretch the floor. Unselfish player who’ll play his role. Just always seems to be involved in every single play. pic.twitter.com/PCxzdXNyc4

— anthony chiu (@acfilmroom) June 25, 2026

The Suns have fairly deep guard depth with Devin Booker, Jalen Green, Collin Gillespie, Grayson Allen and Jordan Goodwin in the mix, so if Hoiberg has any shot of playing time, he'll have to see his tough brand of basketball translate from Nebraska to the NBA fairly seamlessly.

Still, in the short term, it's a solid pickup for Phoenix with Summer League action coming in mid-July. The Suns now likely have their starting point guard in place.