Related video above: Sam Hoiberg discusses his father’s reaction to the end of Nebraska’s historic season.Fred Hoiberg of Nebraska was chosen as The Associated Press Coach of the Year for men’s college basketball in 2025 in an announcement made around noon Friday.Under Hoiberg’s command, Nebraska saw a historic 28-win season, which included the Huskers’ first NCAA Tournament run, which ended with the program’s first appearance in the Sweet 16.According to the AP, Hoiberg received 17 votes from a 61-person media panel. Duke’s John Scheyer came in second with 13 votes, followed by Arizona’s Tommy Lloyd with 11.In a news release, Nebraska Athletics said Hoiberg would receive the award later Friday in Indianapolis at the Final Four, adding he’s the first Husker men’s coach to earn the recognition in the history of the award. In 2009-10, Nebraska women’s basketball coach Connie Yori was recognized with the AP National Coach of the Year Award.Hoiberg agreed to a contract extension with Nebraska earlier this year, deciding to remain with the Huskers through the 2031-32 season.

LINCOLN, Neb. —

Related video above: Sam Hoiberg discusses his father’s reaction to the end of Nebraska’s historic season.

Fred Hoiberg of Nebraska was chosen as The Associated Press Coach of the Year for men’s college basketball in 2025 in an announcement made around noon Friday.

Under Hoiberg’s command, Nebraska saw a historic 28-win season, which included the Huskers’ first NCAA Tournament run, which ended with the program’s first appearance in the Sweet 16.

According to the AP, Hoiberg received 17 votes from a 61-person media panel. Duke’s John Scheyer came in second with 13 votes, followed by Arizona’s Tommy Lloyd with 11.

In a news release, Nebraska Athletics said Hoiberg would receive the award later Friday in Indianapolis at the Final Four, adding he’s the first Husker men’s coach to earn the recognition in the history of the award.

In 2009-10, Nebraska women’s basketball coach Connie Yori was recognized with the AP National Coach of the Year Award.

Hoiberg agreed to a contract extension with Nebraska earlier this year, deciding to remain with the Huskers through the 2031-32 season.