Essegian’s Ankle Injury Benches Him at University of Nebraska
Connor Essegian, a senior guard for the Nebraska men’s basketball team, will miss the remainder of the season due to an ankle injury. This announcement was made by coach Fred Hoiberg on Saturday. The injury occurred during the team’s recent 80-73 victory over Winthrop.
Details of Essegian’s Injury
Essegian left the game in the second half, leading to further examinations that confirmed a significant injury to his right ankle. Athletic Trainer Andrew McCabe indicated that recovery for such an injury typically takes between two to three months.
Coach Fred Hoiberg’s Statements
In his remarks, Hoiberg expressed his concern for Essegian. “I feel awful for Connor because of all the work he puts in,” he stated. He emphasized the importance of ensuring Essegian’s complete recovery, stating, “We don’t want to rush Connor back without him being 100 percent.” Consequently, the decision was made to shut him down for the rest of the season. Essegian plans to apply for a medical hardship.
Essegian’s Performance This Season
- Essegian participated in all seven games this season.
- He is averaging 5.4 points per game (ppg), with two games scoring in double figures.
- In the previous season (2024-25), he averaged 10.7 ppg.
- He led the team with 78 three-pointers, the highest for a Husker since 2019.
Career Statistics
Over his career, the 6-foot-4 guard has accumulated a total of 929 points across 110 games. Despite this setback, Hoiberg believes Essegian will continue to find ways to lead and contribute to the team, even from the sidelines.
