1985–86 Nebraska Cornhuskers men's basketball team
The 1985–86 Nebraska Cornhuskers men's basketball team represented the University of Nebraska, Lincoln during the 1985–86 college basketball season.Led by head coach Moe Iba (6th season), the Cornhuskers competed in the Big Eight Conference and played their home games at the Bob Devaney Sports Center.8 seed Western Kentucky in the opening round, 67–59.Senior center Dave Hoppen was selected to the All-Big Eight team for the third time.42 retired at Nebraska, and he remains the school's career leading in scoring with 2,167 points.
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