Nebraska secures transfer commitment from former Boston College center Boden Kapke

Boston College Eagles center Boden Kapke (33) shoots a shot as Virginia Tech Hokies forward Amani Hansberry (13) defends during the first half at Cassell Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Brian Bishop-Imagn Images

Fred Hoiberg and Nebraska have their center for next season, landing Boston College transfer Boden Kapke out of the portal. He announced the news on social media.

The 6-foot-11 junior was a part-time starter this season, averaging 26.8 minutes per contest and starting 17 of the Eagles’ 31 games. Across those 31 games, he was the team’s third-leading scorer at 10.6 points per game. He also added 5.7 rebounds a night, while knocking down 29 of 87 attempts (33%) from 3-point range.

Kapke scored in double-figures on 18 separate occasions, and became one of the ACC’s best centers during conference play. In league contests, he averaged 12.1 points and 6.3 rebounds while shooting 49% from the field.

That included scoring in double figures in his final five regular-season contests, highlighted by a career-high 25 points against Virginia Tech. He knocked down 11 of his 18 shots against the Hokies, included three 3-pointers, to go along with eight rebounds.

The Victoria Park, Minnesota native is a massive addition to the Huskers’ frontcourt after the graduation of senior Reink Mast and the decision of junior to enter the portal. That duo combined for 19.8 points and 11.3 rebounds per game in 2025-26, leaving a big hole to fill.