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1996–97 Nebraska Cornhuskers Men's Basketball Team
The 1996–97 Nebraska Cornhuskers men's basketball team represented the University of Nebraska, Lincoln during the 1996–97 college basketball season. Led by head coach Danny Nee (11th season), the Cornhuskers competed in the Big Twelve Conference and played their home games at the Bob Devaney Sports Center. They finished with a record of 18–15 overall and a 7–9 record in Big Twelve Conference play. Nebraska played in the National Invitation Tournament, and advanced to the third round. Roster Schedule and results , - !colspan=12 style=, Regular season , - !colspan=12 style=, , - !colspan=12 style="", References {{DEFAULTSORT:1996-97 Nebraska Cornhuskers men's basketball team Nebraska Nebraska Cornhuskers men's basketball seasons Nebraska Corn Corn Maize (; ''Zea mays''), also known as corn in North American English, is a tall stout Poaceae, grass that produces cereal grain. It was domestica ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Danny Nee
Daniel Hugh Nee (born June 18, 1945) is an American basketball coach. He served as the head men's basketball coach at Ohio University from 1980 to 1986, the University of Nebraska–Lincoln from 1986 to 2000, Robert Morris University in 2000–01, Duquesne University from 2001 to 2006, and the United States Merchant Marine Academy from 2010 to 2014, compiling a career college basketball coaching record of 461–433. Early life Born Daniel Hugh Nee, Danny Nee grew up in his native Brooklyn, New York. His father Patrick immigrated to the U.S. from Ireland. "Rough is what I grew up knowing, and it's what I still know," said Nee in an interview with ''Sports Illustrated'' in 1991. Nee played high school basketball at Power Memorial Academy alongside future NBA Hall of Famer Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. After his junior year in 1963, Nee was expelled from Power Memorial for participating in a gang fight. For his senior year, Nee transferred to Fort Hamilton High School and was recruited t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Many, Louisiana
Many () is a town in, and the parish seat of Sabine Parish in western Louisiana, United States. The population was 2,853 at the 2010 census, a decrease of 36 or 1.246% from 2000. History The site where Many currently sits was originally a Belgian settlement believed to be founded in 1837. The Town of Many was officially founded March 21, 1843, when the Louisiana Legislature passed Act 46. The act split Natchitoches Parish into several new parishes, including Sabine Parish. That Act declared that the seat of government for the newly created Sabine Parish, be named in honor of Colonel James B. Many, who commanded the garrison at the nearby Fort Jesup. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of , all land. Climate Climate is characterized by relatively high temperatures and evenly distributed precipitation throughout the year. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Many has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Columbus, Nebraska
Columbus is the county seat of Platte County, Nebraska, situated at the confluence of the Loup River, Loup and Platte River, Platte rivers roughly 85 miles (137 km) west-northwest of Omaha, Nebraska, Omaha and 75 miles (121 km) northwest of Lincoln, Nebraska, Lincoln by road, near the county's southern edge. With an estimated population of 24,464 as of 2024, it is the 10th-most populous city in Nebraska. Initially settled in May 1856 along the historic Great Platte River Road, the city was named for Columbus, Ohio; its location along the proposed transcontinental railroad made it especially attractive to early settlers. Despite the construction of a hydroelectric plant, the Great Depression hit the region especially hard. Since, its economy has pivoted to one based on agriculture, manufacturing, and services such as healthcare. Today, Columbus is governed by a mayor and a city council. The city is located in the Omaha media market, and has 6 radio stations licensed to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Columbus High School (Nebraska)
Columbus High School (CHS) is a public high school in Columbus, Nebraska, United States. It is part of the Columbus Public Schools district. History 1883–1899 The first high school in Columbus came in 1883. The Williams High School was opened as the result of a $12,000 bond issue. 1899–1925 Columbus quickly outgrew Williams High. A new facility was built in 1898 for approximately $24,000. The building was called one of the "finest public schools to date" in Nebraska. An addition was added in 1904, and it was used as the high school until 1925 when it became Columbus Junior High School. The building was demolished in the late 1950s. 1925–1958 Kramer High School was built just west of the previous high school due to the extreme demand for more educational space. Officially dedicated in December 1925, Kramer High was named in honor of long-time school board president Carl Kramer, who had died in 1924. Additions came in 1951, 1961, 1965, and 1990. Kramer High served ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
North Platte, Nebraska
North Platte is a city in and the county seat of Lincoln County, Nebraska, United States. It is located in the west-central part of the state, along Interstate 80, at the confluence of the North and South Platte Rivers forming the Platte River. The population was 23,390 at the 2020 census, making it the 11th most populous city in Nebraska. North Platte is a railroad town; Union Pacific Railroad's large Bailey Yard is located within the city. Today, North Platte is served only by freight trains, but during World War II the city was known for the North Platte Canteen, a volunteer organization serving food to millions of traveling soldiers. North Platte is the principal city of the North Platte Micropolitan Statistical Area, which includes Lincoln, Logan, and McPherson counties. History North Platte was established in 1866 when the Union Pacific Railroad was extended to that point. It derives its name from the North Platte River. North Platte was the western terminus o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
North Platte High School (Nebraska)
North Platte High School (NPHS) is a State school, public Secondary school, high school in North Platte, Nebraska, United States. It is part of the North Platte Public Schools (Nebraska), North Platte Public Schools district. History The first public school in North Platte, Nebraska, North Platte was a log schoolhouse located at the corner of 5th and Dewey streets. Built in 1868 using private funds and made of "red cedar logs which were obtained in the canyons south of the river," it opened on November 30, 1868, with less than twelve students. That number grew to around 80 by 1870, and despite an addition finished that year, the building became inadequate. Work began on a new building in 1873. The log school was sold at auction in 1874 for $611. It served several private functions until it was later torn down in April 1921. By 1874 the student population numbered 270, and on August 27 of that year, work was finished on a two-story brick school built between Third and Fourth st ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
