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Nebraska Basketball Adds Belmont Transfer Sam Orme
22 May
Summary
- Sam Orme, a six-foot-nine power forward, transferred from Belmont to Nebraska.
- Orme was a second-team All-MVC selection, averaging 12.7 points per game.
- He shot 55.9% from the field and 39.7% from three-point range last season.
The Nebraska men's basketball program has announced the addition of Sam Orme, a transfer power forward from Belmont. Orme, standing at six feet nine inches and weighing 220 pounds, brings a notable skillset to the Huskers' roster. He arrives after a successful sophomore campaign where he was named second-team All-Missouri Valley Conference. During that season, Orme averaged 12.7 points, 5.0 rebounds, and 1.8 assists per game. His performance also ranked him highly within the MVC for field goal percentage at .559 and three-point percentage at .397.
Orme's previous accolades include a standout high school career at Carmel High School, where he was recognized as a top player in Indiana. He was selected for the Indiana-Kentucky All-Star Game and earned a spot on the Indiana Basketball Coaches Association 'Supreme 15' All-State team. Head coach Fred Hoiberg expressed enthusiasm for Orme's potential contribution to the team's offensive strategy, anticipating a good fit for his system.
