Fred Hoiberg is in talks with Nebraska to become the Cornhuskers' next head coach, sources told ESPN.
The school fired Tim Miles earlier this week after seven seasons in Lincoln.
Nebraska first gauged Hoiberg's interest in the position in February, according to sources, and the two sides have been discussing the job for most of the week. Hoiberg is currently on vacation, but is expected to return for Michigan State's game on Friday, to watch his son Jack.
There is confidence an agreement could be reached before next week, sources told ESPN.
Hoiberg, who was born in Lincoln, was fired by the Chicago Bulls in December after more than three seasons as the head coach.