| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | (2003-03-21) March 21, 2003 |
| Listed height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) |
| Listed weight | 175 lb (79 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | |
| College | Nebraska (2022–2026) |
| NBA draft | 2026: undrafted |
| Position | Point guard / shooting guard |
| Career highlights | |
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Sam Hoiberg is an American basketball player. He played college basketball for the Nebraska Cornhuskers.
Early life and high school
Hoiberg initially attended Hinsdale Central High School in Hinsdale, Illinois while his father, Fred Hoiberg was the head coach of the Chicago Bulls. He moved with his family to Lincoln, Nebraska and transferred to Pius X High School following his father being fired by the Bulls and taking the head coach position at Nebraska.[1] Hoiberg decided to play college basketball for his father at Nebraska, having no college offers after high school.[2]
College career
Hoiberg redshirted his freshman season with the Nebraska Cornhuskers.[3] He averaged 4.1 points and 1.8 rebounds per game during his redshirt freshman season.[4] The next year he averaged 3.4 points, 2.9 rebounds and 1.7 assists per game. Hoiberg again played in all of Nebraska's games as a redshirt junior and averaged 3.9 points, 2.3 rebounds, 1.9 assists, and 1.0 steals per game.[5]
Hoiberg became a starter entering his redshirt senior season.[6] That 2025–26 Nebraska team won the first NCAA men's tournament game in the program's history on March 19, 2026, with a 76–47 victory over the Troy Trojans.[7] Hoiberg was an All-Big Ten Conference Defensive Team selection.[8] The team reached the Sweet Sixteen round and finished with a 28–7 record. Hoiberg's 2.0 steals per game was second in the Big Ten and he set the school record for assist-to-turnover ratio (3.74). Hoiberg joined his father as a first-team Academic All-America honoree (the school's first since Shavon Shields in 2015 and 2016).[9]
References
- "'It's fun to play with that': Hoiberg twins blazing their own trail on Pius X's boys basketball team". Lincoln Journal Star. February 9, 2020. Retrieved February 11, 2026.
- Ward, Andrew (March 25, 2021). "Pius X's Sam Hoiberg commits to Husker basketball". KLNTV.com. Retrieved January 28, 2026.
- Washut, Robin (January 27, 2023). "Sam Hoiberg is making the most of his opportunity for Nebraska, and dad couldn't be prouder". On3.com. Retrieved January 27, 2026.
- Gerhart, Patrick (October 25, 2023). "Returning Nebrasketball Players- 2023/24 Edition". CornNation.com. SB Nation. Retrieved January 28, 2026.
- Just, Amie (November 2, 2025). "Fred Hoiberg's sons reunite at Nebraska for final season". Lincoln Journal Star. Retrieved January 28, 2026.
- Matteson, Chase (January 21, 2026). "Mental breakthrough transforms Sam Hoiberg into Nebraska's defensive anchor". 1011now.com. Retrieved February 11, 2026.
- Pryor, Brooke (March 19, 2026). "'Storybook ending': Nebraska earns first NCAA tournament win". ESPN.com. Retrieved March 19, 2026.
- "Big Ten Announces 2026 Men's Basketball Postseason Honors". Big Ten Conference. March 10, 2026. Retrieved June 10, 2026.
- "Big Ten Duo Named to Academic All-America First Team". Big Ten Conference. April 15, 2026. Retrieved June 10, 2026.