Social media reacts to Pryce Sandfort returning to Nebraska next year

The Nebraska men's basketball team received some good news regarding its roster for the 2026-27 season. The team's leading scorer last season, Pryce Sandfort, announced his return to the team next season. The former Iowa Hawkeye had a breakout season for Nebraska. He averaged 18.1 points, 4.9 rebounds and 2.0 assists per game. Sandfort did that while averaging 33.6 minutes per game and shooting 47.9% from the floor, 41.6% from the 3-point line and 85.5% from the free throw line. This is the second significant roster move for the Huskers this season. Big Ten Sixth Man of the Year Braden Frager announced his return to the team for the upcoming season. Social media had a lot of strong reactions to the news and we've placed some of the best posts below.

He's back

He's back. pic.twitter.com/lnz47vEMKG

— Nebraska Men's Basketball (@HuskerMBB) April 13, 2026

Fred's statement

Work to do. 🗣️ pic.twitter.com/XlWxiEiRbG

— Nebraska Men's Basketball (@HuskerMBB) April 13, 2026

Returning

Nebraska star Pryce Sandfort is returning to the Huskers next season, he told @On3.

The 6-7 junior averaged 18.1 PPG this season and was First-Team All-Big Ten. pic.twitter.com/dkl8e7AhPQ

— Joe Tipton (@JoeTipton) April 13, 2026

He's back

HES BACK☠️ pic.twitter.com/k9dvpQPTS0

— Barstool ‘Skers (@BarstoolHusker) April 13, 2026

Big announcement

Another big returnee for the Cornhuskers 🌽

Nebraska announced Pryce Sandfort is back in Lincoln 🙌 pic.twitter.com/LwdZgQzKBK

— NCAA March Madness (@MarchMadnessMBB) April 13, 2026

Breaking

BREAKING: Nebraska star forward Pryce Sandfort will return for his senior season.

The 6-7 junior averaged 18.1 PPG and shot 41.6% from three on 310 attempts this season. pic.twitter.com/vPULteSKUt

— College Basketball Report (@CBKReport) April 13, 2026

Big time shooter

NEWS: Pryce Sandfort announces his return to the Huskers for his final season of eligibility.

The 2025–26 All-Big Ten First Team selection averaged 18.1 points per game and shot 41.6% from beyond the arc. pic.twitter.com/N8cKVL23WI

— Hail Varsity (@HailVarsity) April 13, 2026

A masterclass

The retention of Frager & Sandfort might be the most impressive Fred Hoiberg masterclass we’ve seen in awhile considering some of the teams that were lurking in the shadows for a portal entry.

Announcements like this come from months of work & follow through. Rarity in the… pic.twitter.com/9SZSKJHxyI

— Pavelka’s Fat Uncle (@pavelkasuncle) April 13, 2026

Legend

After the season he just had, Pryce Sandfort is likely already an all-time Nebraska basketball player in the eyes of many.

However, a second year jump under Fred Hoiberg’s tutelage could cement Sandfort as a legend.

Like, a legitimate, jersey up in the rafters type of legend.

— Jacob Bigelow (@JacobABigelow) April 13, 2026

So happy

This is so sick I’m actually incredibly happy I get to continue watching Sandfort ball

If he entered the draft I’m willing to guarantee the Kings would’ve taken him 34th overall and I never would’ve seen him play basketball again

— Nick Bateman (@nickbateman33) April 13, 2026

Rafters in the future

Sandfort can hang his jersey in the rafters at PBA with another season like the last one.

— Mitch Sherman (@mitchsherman) April 13, 2026

The numbers

Pryce Sandfort's stats from his breakout season at Nebraska:

18.1 PPG, 41.6% 3-pt FG, broke school single-season 3-point record@1011\_News#Huskerspic.twitter.com/FkSr1r4tnP

— Kevin Sjuts (@kevinsjuts) April 13, 2026

Top 15

That’s Top 15 in the 2026-27 AP preseason poll Nebraska to you!

— Ben Stevens (@BenScottStevens) April 13, 2026

Career mark

Pryce Sandfort needs 140 made three-pointers next season to pass the career mark set by Cary Cochran. Sandfort made 129 this year.

— Kaleb Henry (@iKalebHenry) April 13, 2026 *This article originally appeared on Cornhuskers Wire: Social media reacts to Pryce Sandfort returning to Nebraska next year*