Nebraska Men’s Basketball Gets Another Transfer in Taj Degourville

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Nebraska men's basketball has added transfer Taj Degourville, a 6'5" guard from San Diego State. He averaged 5.5 points and 3.0 assists last season and has two years of eligibility remaining.

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Taj Degourville transfers from San Diego State to Nebraska
He averaged 5.5 points and 3.0 assists last season
Degourville has two years of eligibility remaining
He is expected to add depth at guard for Nebraska
Fred Hoiberg is focusing on building team character

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OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA - MARCH 21: Fred Hoiberg of the Nebraska Cornhuskers speaks to reporter after the second round of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament against the Vanderbilt Commodores held at Paycom Center on March 21, 2026 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. (Photo by Shane Bevel/NCAA Photos via Getty Images) | NCAA Photos via Getty Images Nebraska has landed another transfer recruit, this time in Sophomore Taj Degourville. The 6’5” 215-pound guard comes from San Diego State, where he played in 33 games last season. He averaged 5.5 points, 2.8 rebounds, 3.0 assists and 0.8 steals per game last year while playing just over 19 minutes a game. He shot 37% from the floor, 35% from deep and 66% from the free-throw line. He will have 2 years of eligibility remaining (possibly 3 pending a future NCAA ruling). He will be a good addition to the team, adding depth at guard, which will be big in case something happens (much like Connor Essegian’s injury last year). He also is a solid player off the bench, which Nebraska won a few games last year because the bench picked up the slack. Fred Hoiberg is doing a solid job of making sure the locker room has good character, and he will be another one of those guys. I see him in the Cale Jacobsen role, coming off the bench to spell the point or shooting guard. His stats might not be overly flashy, but he will find a place within this team to be a contributor. He has a solid assist to turnover ratio, which will be crucial in close games where he plays late. The Husker basketball roster is slowly taking shape. If you think the football transfer portal is out of hand, it appears that basketball might not be too far behind it. You might not recognize most of the players on the roster by the time next year starts, but if it is anything like last year’s bunch, they will be a lot of fun to watch.

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What are Taj Degourville's stats from last season at San Diego State?

Taj Degourville averaged 5.5 points, 2.8 rebounds, 3.0 assists, and 0.8 steals per game while playing 19 minutes per game.

How many years of eligibility does Taj Degourville have left?

Taj Degourville has two years of eligibility remaining, with the possibility of a third pending a future NCAA ruling.

What role is Taj Degourville expected to play on the Nebraska basketball team?

Taj Degourville is expected to contribute off the bench, likely filling a role similar to Cale Jacobsen's by providing depth at guard.

Nebraska Men’s Basketball Gets Another Transfer in Taj Degourville

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