Isaac Copeland

Wisconsin Badgers look to push winning streak to four vs. short-handed Nebraska Cornhuskers

Jim Polzin | Wisconsin State JournalJanuary 29, 2019 GMT

LINCOLN, Neb. — The challenge for Dean Oliver in putting together a scouting report this week was the unknown.

The assistant coach for the University of Wisconsin men’s basketball team had 20 games worth of Nebraska video at his disposal, which is more than enough material.

Joe’s Morning Sports-Fri, Jan 18, 2019

Joe TjadenJanuary 19, 2019 GMT

Cassius Winston scored a career-high 29 points with six assists and Nick Ward added 15 and ten rebounds as sixth-ranked Michigan State pulled away from Nebraska late for a 70-64 win last night. The Spartans relied on tough defense to extend its school-record Big Ten winning streak to 19 games.

Huskers take care of business against Cal State Fullerton for 10th win

CHRIS BASNETT Lincoln Journal StarDecember 23, 2018 GMT

A pretty pass from Glynn Watson to Isaac Copeland led to a two-handed transition jam and gave a sleepy Pinnacle Bank Arena crowd a reason to get on their feet.

It was one of the few highlights in an otherwise businesslike win for Nebraska, which went into the Christmas break with an 86-62 win over Cal State Fullerton Saturday afternoon.

‘Locked-in’ Huskers end seven-year drought by thumping Jays

Chris Heady, World-Herald ServiceDecember 10, 2018 GMT

LINCOLN — For the first time in eight years, Nebraska is a red state.

The Huskers took down the Bluejays in Lincoln, 94-75. It's the first time in the Tim Miles era Nebraska has beaten its in-state rival.

Cool shooting, but good warmup for Husker men in exhibition rout of Wayne State

CHRIS BASNETT Lincoln Journal StarNovember 2, 2018 GMT

Well, nobody got hurt.

That meant, besides beating Wayne State 75-40 Thursday night in front of 8,215 at Pinnacle Bank Arena, that the Nebraska men’s basketball team accomplished its two main goals.

Nebraska looking for fifth player to step up heading into scrimmage

Chris Heady, World-Herald ServiceOctober 25, 2018 GMT

LINCOLN — Now that the Nebraska football team has a win, it’s time to turn attention to the most anticipated Husker basketball season in years.

Nebraska, with its returning “Fab Four,” will be on display for the first time this season on Wednesday at a free scrimmage.

Copeland returning to NU for senior season

By Lee EnterprisesMay 29, 2018 GMT

Isaac Copeland says it wasn't an overly difficult decision.

But the news thrilled Tim Miles.

A versatile 6-foot-9 forward, Copeland announced Sunday he will return for his senior season with the Nebraska men's basketball team.

Miles says Palmer, Copeland likely to return for senior years

Lee Barfknecht, World-Herald ServiceMay 9, 2018 GMT

LINCOLN — Nebraska basketball coach Tim Miles likes his chances to have All-Big Ten picks James Palmer and Isaac Copeland back for their senior seasons.

“I’d say it’s more likely they come back than they go (professional),’’ Miles said Monday.

Palmer, Copeland not selected for NBA Draft Combine

Lincoln Journal StarMay 5, 2018 GMT

Nebraska men's basketball standouts James Palmer and Isaac Copeland were not on the NBA Draft Combine list sent to the league's 30 teams Friday.

The combine is May 16-20 in Chicago.

Both Palmer and Copeland declared for the draft without hiring agents last month, allowing them to receive feedback from NBA scouts and set up workouts with NBA teams while still retaining their college eligibility.