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Nebraska Lands Belmont Forward Orme
10 Apr
Summary
- Sam Orme, a 6-foot-9 forward from Belmont, commits to Nebrasketball.
- Orme averaged 12.8 points and 4.9 rebounds last season at Belmont.
- He has two seasons of eligibility remaining with the Huskers.
Nebrasketball has landed its first commitment of the 2026 transfer portal cycle with the addition of forward Sam Orme. The 6-foot-9 player from Belmont brings two seasons of eligibility to the team. Orme joins the Huskers after a strong showing at Belmont, where he averaged 12.8 points and 4.9 rebounds per game last season. He also demonstrated significant shooting prowess, hitting 40.4% of his three-point attempts.
The commitment of Orme addresses a starting position vacated by Berke Büyüktuncel, who recently entered the transfer portal. Orme's arrival is a significant boost as Nebraska continues to shape its roster. The team has also officially announced the return of Big Ten Sixth Man of the Year Braden Frager, who is expected to be a starter. Pryce Sandfort, a first-team All-Big Ten selection, is also anticipated to return despite recent surgery for a sports hernia.
Nebraska currently has 10 countable players on its roster, with five spots remaining to be filled. The team is actively seeking a starting ball handler and a starting big man, alongside additional depth for the frontcourt and backup ball handler positions. The transfer portal remains open until April 21.
