Nebraska rankings

The national media doesn't think Nebraska is a top 25 team.

Coach's view

Fred Hoiberg isn't worried about it one bit. Instead, he's focused on improving his team day by day.

Rankings drop

Nebraska fell 13 spots to No. 27 in this year's preseason rankings.

Coach's preference

Hoiberg prefers being viewed as an underdog rather than a slight.

Coach's quote

None of that stuff really matters, I guess. But if you can find some motivation in it, then so be it.

“none of that stuff really matters, i guess. but if you can find some motivation in it, then so be it”

Rebounding focus

Hoiberg knows team needs to rebound better than in first two exhibition contests.

Rebounders lost

When you lose Sam (Hoiberg), our best defensive rebounder; when you lose Rienk (Mast), our best overall rebounder.

Guard improvement

Frager improved from zero rebounds to seven in first half, needs more in second half.

Sam Orme status

6-foot-10 Belmont transfer Sam Orme recovering from hamstring injury.

Orme progress

Orme making progress with non-contact practice and weight room work.

Orme game status

Orme still questionable for Monday game but feeling better.

Cale Jacobsen

Nebraska native Cale Jacobsen averaging 28.5 minutes per game with 25 points and nine rebounds.

Other players

Jacob Lanier, Leo Curtis, and Damon Wilkinson being asked to do more.

Game details

Tipoff for final exhibition game set for 6:30 p.m. CDT at Eihusen Arena.

Game history

Nebraska defeated Kansas State 86-85 in early last year's regular season.

What happens next

Huskers aim to close preseason on high note with strong performance.