The Nebraska basketball program will honor one of its greatest teams during the fourth-annual Legends Weekend against Rutgers Saturday afternoon.
The 1990-91 team will be honored, as this season marks the 25th anniversary of their record-breaking season. The Huskers won a school record 26 games that season and were ranked for 14 consecutive weeks, reaching as high as 11th in the AP poll. The 1990-91 Huskers are considered one of the greatest offensive teams in school history, averaging a school-record 87.6 points per game and featured five players who averaged double figures. The team, which featured three future NBA players in Eric Piatkowski, Rich King and Tony Farmer, set 20 school team records, including 13 which still stand a quarter of a century later. The 1990-91 team started a run of four consecutive NCAA Tournament appearances for the Huskers.
Legends Weekend has quickly become a popular event on the schedule, as over 30 former players are expected to attend this weekend. The weekend’s activities include a team reception with the Husker coaches and staff on Friday night, halftime recognition during the Rutgers game as well as opportunities to watch the Huskers practice and interact with the current Husker team.
As part of Legends Weekend, the Huskers will wear special 1990-91 throwback jerseys created by adidas. The white jersey tops feature red and silver lettering and piping, while the shorts feature the script Husker logo that was used during that era. In addition, the first 500 students at Saturday’s game with Rutgers will receive a special Legends Weekend shirt courtesy of adidas. It is the fourth year that the Huskers have worn a throwback jersey as part of Legends Weekend.