Overview
- - A widely shared video shows Nebraska coach Fred Hoiberg swiping at a fan filming in the handshake line after a 57-52 loss at Iowa, accidentally striking a Hawkeyes staff member; no injuries were reported.
- - Hoiberg said he is 100% reliant on a pacemaker and reacted out of concern that a nearby cellphone could interfere with the device, noting the likelihood is low but the risk is severe.
- - He said he apologized to the Iowa staffer immediately and again afterward, adding the staff member was understanding.
- - Iowa’s athletic department apologized for the incident and announced a review of its postgame procedures and security measures.
- - The Big Ten opted against disciplining Hoiberg, and the coach reiterated he supports celebrations but not breaches into the handshake line that endanger players and coaches.