Nebraska men’s basketball guard Braden Frager is coming off a breakout redshirt freshman season, and head coach Fred Hoiberg believes the Lincoln native still has another level to reach.
Frager averaged nearly 12 points per game while shooting 35% from 3-point range during a season that earned him Big Ten 6 Man of the Year honors. Now, Nebraska’s coaching staff is focused on helping the 6-foot-6 guard become a more complete player.
“I think the biggest growth for Braden is just going to be playmaking, defensively taking a step,” Hoiberg said. “I thought he made huge strides from his redshirt year to his first year of eligibility on the court, but there’s more room to grow with his physical tools and his body. He should be able to be a lockdown defender.”
Frager elevated his play during Nebraska’s NCAA Tournament run, scoring 13 points against Troy, 15 against Vanderbilt and 16 against Iowa.
While his offensive production stood out, Hoiberg emphasized that the next step in Frager’s...