Nebraska basketball rises to highest AP ranking in school history

LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — The Nebraska men’s basketball team moved up in the AP Poll once again this week, this time setting a program record.
The Huskers are now ranked No. 7, which is the highest ranking in program history.
Keep building. ✊ pic.twitter.com/rbLRQBBM4c
— Nebraska Men’s Basketball (@HuskerMBB) January 19, 2026
The rise comes after Nebraska dismantled both Oregon and Northwestern, moving to 18-0 on the season.
Nebraska will hit the floor on Wednesday to take on Washington at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
Tipoff is set for 8 p.m. on the Big Ten Network.