Nebraska Day Set for Saturday, Jan. 7

The Nebraska Athletic Department announced that it will honor the men’s basketball team members from around the state and their local communities as part of Nebraska Day on Saturday, Jan. 7. That afternoon, the Huskers will take on No. 12 Oklahoma at the Bob Devaney Sports Center in a game televised by ESPN+ at 12:30 p.m.

"This is a great opportunity as we start Big 12 Conference play to honor Nebraska’s communities that have helped bring outstanding players and young men to the University of Nebraska," said Executive Associate Athletic Director Marc Boehm. "Towns and cities throughout the state have a reason to be proud of these student-athletes and the way they carry themselves on and off the court."

The Cornhuskers have four players on the roster from the state of Nebraska, including: Jason Dourisseau (Omaha), Bronsen Schliep (Fairfield), Tony Wilbrand (Alliance) and Wes Wilkinson (Grand Island). Each player will be recognized along with the fans from their hometowns and surrounding areas.

Husker fans who want to be a part of the celebration can buy a reserved ticket in the C Section chairbacks for $20. The Rebounders Club will also sponsor a luncheon at the Devaney Center beginning at 11:15 a.m. which will feature a pregame chat with an assistant coach and Randy Lee, the Voice of the Huskers. Cost for the luncheon is $10.

Fans should contact the Nebraska Athletic Department to reserve their ticket and a spot for the luncheon by 3 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 6. To make reservations, send an email to Wendy Andersen at wandersen@huskers.com or call 402-472-5069.