Connor Essegian is back on the court for Nebraska, and the fifth-year guard is entering his final season with a different perspective after injury cut short his 2025-26 campaign. @ConnorEssegian_ played in Nebraska’s first seven games last season before suffering a season-ending right ankle injury in the second half against Winthrop on Nov. 25. He averaged 5.4 points per game and made eight 3-pointers before the injury, which forced him to watch as the Huskers reached the Sweet 16. The former Wisconsin transfer said he was fully cleared shortly before summer workouts and has practiced without restrictions since. He is currently wearing a boot outside of practice because of toe soreness in his other foot, but said X-rays showed no break and he does not expect to miss time. “I’m seriously just having so much fun practicing and being with the guys on the floor this time,” Essegian said. “Excitement is an understatement.” Essegian used the extended recovery period to add strength in th...