Nebraska basketball: A journey from despair to redemption

Nebraska basketball has been a tale of two seasons this year. The Cornhuskers started the season 0-6, but have since won four of their last five games. So, what changed?

There are a few factors that have contributed to Nebraska's turnaround. First, the team has started playing better defense. In their first six games, the Cornhuskers allowed an average of 85 points per game. In their last five games, that number has dropped to 69.5.

Second, Nebraska has started hitting shots. In their first six games, the Cornhuskers shot just 38.9% from the field. In their last five games, that number has increased to 48.5%.

Finally, Nebraska has started to get some key players back from injury. Senior guard Glynn Watson Jr. and junior forward Cam Mack have both missed significant time this season, but they have both returned to the lineup and have made a big impact.

With Watson and Mack back in the fold, Nebraska has a much more balanced and experienced team. Watson is a proven scorer and playmaker, while Mack is a versatile forward who can score inside and out.

Nebraska's turnaround is a credit to the hard work and dedication of the players and coaches. The Cornhuskers have shown that they have the talent and the character to be a successful team. With Watson and Mack back in the lineup, Nebraska has a chance to make a run in the Big Ten Tournament.

Here are some specific examples of how Nebraska has improved:

• In their first six games, the Cornhuskers allowed their opponents to shoot 51.5% from the field. In their last five games, that number has dropped to 43.5%.
• In their first six games, the Cornhuskers shot just 32.8% from three-point range. In their last five games, that number has increased to 40.0%.
• In their first six games, the Cornhuskers turned the ball over an average of 16.5 times per game. In their last five games, that number has dropped to 12.2.

These are just a few examples of how Nebraska has improved this season. The Cornhuskers are a much better team than they were at the beginning of the year, and they have a chance to make a run in the Big Ten Tournament.