Nebraska Basketball Coach Fred Hoiberg Gets Contract Extension Through 2032

The University of Nebraska has extended men's basketball coach Fred Hoiberg's contract through the 2031-32 season following a record-breaking year. The Cornhuskers achieved a program-best 15 Big Ten victories and currently hold a 26-5 record heading into the conference tournament.

The University of Nebraska announced Monday that men’s basketball head coach Fred Hoiberg has received a contract extension that will keep him with the program through the 2031-32 season.

This season, Hoiberg led the Cornhuskers to an unprecedented 15 victories in Big Ten Conference play, establishing a new program milestone. With their current 26-5 overall record entering this week’s conference tournament, Nebraska sits just one victory away from setting an all-time program record for wins, which would surpass the mark currently shared with the 1990-91 team that finished 26-8.

The new agreement extends Hoiberg’s tenure beyond his previous contract, which was set to expire following the 2028-29 season. University officials did not reveal the financial details of the extension.

“Fred Hoiberg is a tremendous representative of the University of Nebraska, the Lincoln community, and our state. We are extremely proud that he will continue to lead the Nebraska men’s basketball program well into the future,” Nebraska athletic director Troy Dannen said in a press release. “Fred has built this program step by step and his leadership has Nebraska positioned to continue to compete at a high level in the Big Ten Conference and nationally. Fred is one of the most respected coaches in the country by his peers, and his success has been recognized throughout the college basketball world.”

The 53-year-old coach has compiled a 110-113 record during his seven-year tenure with the Cornhuskers. His program development showed steady improvement, beginning with just seven victories in each of his initial two campaigns and reaching a historic milestone with three straight 20-win seasons over the past three years – something never before accomplished in the program’s history.

“I’m appreciative of the continued confidence from Troy Dannen and Jeffrey Gold and thank them for the support they have shown in our staff’s leadership of the Husker basketball program,” Hoiberg said in a press release. “We have a long family history with the University of Nebraska, and the support we have received over the last seven years is truly remarkable. We are blessed with world-class facilities, but the people are what make Nebraska special. Our goal is to continue building a program that our fans can embrace and have pride in because it represents the values of Nebraska.”

Under Hoiberg’s guidance, Nebraska returned to the NCAA Tournament in 2024 for the first time since 2014. The program has yet to claim victory in the national tournament, falling in the opening round during all eight of their tournament appearances throughout history.

With ESPN’s current bracket projections placing them as a No. 3 seed in this year’s tournament field, the Cornhuskers are expected to have their best opportunity to break through for their first NCAA Tournament victory.

Before arriving at Nebraska, Hoiberg competed as a player at Iowa State from 1991-95 and spent a decade in the NBA from 1995-2005. His coaching career included leading his former school, Iowa State, from 2010-15, followed by a stint with the Chicago Bulls from 2015-18. During his time with the Cyclones, he guided the team to four consecutive NCAA Tournament berths, including a Sweet 16 appearance in 2014. His NBA coaching experience with Chicago resulted in a 115-155 record and one playoff appearance across three complete seasons.