But in the process of building a program, Hoiberg will be looking for certain benchmarks to show that his roster is making progress. NU will tip off against the Tigers at 7 p.m. Wednesday at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
And other than a grainy video feed from Italy and a glorified dunk contest at Opening Night, this will be Nebraska fans' first chance to see the Huskers against a real opponent. NAIA Division II Doane (0-3) comes in having already played three games, including a pair of losses at an event in the Virgin Islands.
"It's the first time playing in front of the fans, which will be a great experience for our guys in a game setting against another opponent," Hoiberg said.