Nebraska has secured a commitment from Wisconsin transfer Connor Essegian, sparking mixed reactions among fans. Some see it as a strategic move by Hoiberg, while others question the potential impact on the team dynamics.
Summary
- Fans speculate on Hoiberg’s recruitment strategy
- Concerns raised about Essegian’s performance in previous seasons
- Mixed emotions on facing Essegian in opposing teams
Fans’ Reactions
“Hoiberg building a White All-Star team this year haha,” remarked KJones77, highlighting the diversity in the new lineup.
JoeBidensSunglasses expressed optimism, stating, “A lot of teams out there who would benefit from a guy like Connor. Hoiberg will be a great coach for him.”
AdOutside2203 raised doubts about Essegian’s recent performance, noting, “Not sure what happened to this kid his sophomore year, but this could be huge for Hoiberg if he reverts back to form.”
Nebraska Dynamics
Some users, like eweidenbener, expressed concerns about the team’s backcourt, saying, “Not enough minutes left in our backcourt, sadly.”
Scroetry shared conflicted feelings, stating, “Love Connor and I hate to see him on a conference enemy, but I can’t not root for him.”
Alex_butler showed support, sharing, “Great guy, will be rooting for him when he’s not playing us. Hopefully he gets a great opportunity to get on the court there.”
Conference Rivalry
TheScarletSeahawk humorously remarked, “Nebraska just building a whole team out of our conference’s sloppy seconds,” highlighting the competitive nature of college sports recruitment.