Mar 26, 2026
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As Nebraska prepares for a historic Sweet 16 game tonight with Iowa, our Chris Basnett — a former Nebraska hoops beat writer — offers a unique perspective on what happened last weekend in Oklahoma City.
Mar 14, 2026
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Scottsbluff will get one more game with Nate Kelley and his buddies. He's already led them to 84 wins in four memorable seasons. An 85th would give them an elusive state championship.
Mar 12, 2026
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Ogallala has never won a state basketball championship. But coach Carter Brown, standout Sawyer Smith and his "The Truth" bandmates are on a journey to change that. Just one game at a time.
Mar 10, 2026
Malcolm's Halle Dolliver and Milford's Kylie Jakub both had junior seasons that could have forced them to quit. When their worlds collied on Saturday in the C-1 state final it made both stories worth sharing.
Mar 7, 2026
Friday nights Class B semifinals offered high drama and big stakes. And, for Gretna East and Bennington a final shot at the title in Saturday primetime.
Mar 6, 2026
In a loaded Class C-1 field at the NSAA girls state basketball tournament, four teams were in Lincoln after losing in the postseason. Just one advanced to Friday's semifinals.
Mar 4, 2026
A special athlete, who isn’t specializing; Shayla Rautenberg is happy to use her gifts in all seasons. On Thursday, her Milford basketball team begins their quest to return to the Class C-1 state finals.
Feb 24, 2026
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Sometimes you can be thankful for the unexpected; even another persons mess. Such it was on Saturday during an epic sub-district finals road trip. Thanks, coach.
Feb 17, 2026
7 min read
Grand Island Lutheran basketball coach Jeremiah Slough has seen and played plenty of basketball in his life. In his first year with the re-branded Lightning, he's having as much fun as ever.
Feb 16, 2026
12 min read
The last three games at the Heartland Hoops Classic on Saturday were just as advertised, doing their job in getting everyone ready for the final month of the season.
