Four potential All-Big Ten players all capable of scoring on their own, Nebraska came into the season with all the offensive power they could want. The “Big 4”, Glynn Watson Jr., Isaac Copeland, Isaiah Roby, and James Palmer Jr., was viewed as the arguably best starting lineup in the Big Ten. While everyone was healthy, did they have the best starting lineup?
During non-conference, it looked so. But it wasn’t because of offense. Their intense, tight defense turned into good offense. Besides Texas Tech, the Huskers had smart selection because of their defense.