Who is Sam Orme and why did he commit to Nebraska?

Sam Orme is a 6-foot-9 forward from Belmont who committed to Nebrasketball, citing their playing style and team cohesion as reasons for his decision.

What are Sam Orme's stats from his last season at Belmont?

In his most recent season at Belmont, Sam Orme averaged 12.8 points, 4.9 rebounds, and 1.8 assists per game.

How many transfer portal spots does Nebraska have left to fill?

Nebraska currently has 10 countable players and has five spots remaining to fill in the transfer portal.

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Nebraska Lands Belmont Forward Orme

10 Apr

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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.