97.1 The Ticket -- Any college basketball player's first career start is always special to them.
Jack Hoiberg's is probably a little more so.
The walk-on sophomore guard started his first game for the Spartans Thursday night at Nebraska, who is coached by his dad, Fred Hoiberg.
First start for #10 --#SpartanDawg pic.twitter.com/VmQ5x7JB6E
— Michigan State Basketball (@MSU_Basketball)
February 21, 2020 Just a friendly pregame hug between Fred and Jack Hoiberg. #Huskers pic.twitter.com/2SN3FOQgSg
— Nicole Griffith (@NicoleGriff1011)
February 21, 2020 With his dad on the sidelines and his family in the stands, Hoiberg took a 3-pointer a little more than a minute into the game. He got his own rebound and dished it off to Cassius Winston, who sunk his own 3-point attempt. Hoiberg came out of the game shortly after.
Hoiberg had appeared in nine games this season for the Spartans prior to Thursday's game, putting up a total of 14 points.
His dad took the Nebraska job last March after spending three and a half seasons with the Chicago Bulls. Prior to his foray into the NBA, Hoiberg burst onto the scene as a young coach with Iowa State. He led the Cyclones to four NCAA Tournament appearances in five seasons, making a trip to the Sweet 16 in 2014.
