Nebraska basketball suffers a major blow. Guard Connor Essegian had suffered a right ankle injury on Tuesday, November 26, during a win over the Winthrop Eagles/ He exited the game in the second half only to never return. Medical evaluation confirmed a significant injury. 

But the latest update from ESPN’s Jeff Borzello states that Essegian will be out for the remainder of the season to prevent further damage. He had been contributing as a reliable shooter off the bench this season, averaging 5.4 points per game.

Nebraska announced that it plans to apply for a medical redshirt to preserve his eligibility. As a former standout at Wisconsin who transferred to Nebraska in 2024, Essegian had shown flashes of scoring and three-point shooting prowess. He was a valuable part of the Cornhuskers’ rotation. 

This is a developing story…