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Nebraska basketball guard Denim Dawson, who started eight games this season as a defensive stopper, will be headed to the transfer portal, according to multiple sources.
The 6-foot-6 redshirt freshman from the Los Angeles area averaged 1.7 points and 1.8 rebounds this season. His playing time peaked in January with the starts as NU tried to navigate the injury of Juwan Gary. Once another defender, Emmanuel Bandoumel, got hurt, Dawson’s minutes diminished in favor of Keisei Tominaga and Sam Hoiberg, who provided a similar defensive spark with more offensive punch.
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Before the Big Ten Tournament, Nebraska coach Fred Hoiberg applauded Dawson for his attitude in the face of diminishing minutes. Dawson is the second Husker to leave the program in as many days. Tuesday, Oleg Kojenets, the fourth-string center, is in the portal as well.
Talking generally this week about offseason roster turnover, Hoiberg said annual attrition is “common” in college basketball. NU intends to be aggressive, he said, in filling roster spots at center, point guard and shooting guard.
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“We’re looking at every possible way to fill the roster,” Hoiberg said, “and there’s going to be some pretty intriguing options.”
Photos: Nebraska tangles with Michigan State in Senior Night clash
Nebraska’s Derrick Walker walks on to the floor to be recognized for Senior Day on Tuesday at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
Michigan State’s Tyson Walker is blocked by Nebraska’s Oleg Kojenets in the first half on Tuesday at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
Michigan State’s Mady Sissoko (first left) hits the ball loose from the grasp of Nebraska’s Derrick Walker during the first half on Tuesday at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
Michigan State’s Jaden Akins reacts after responding with a three over the Huskers on Tuesday at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
A look at Nebraska’s Senior Day ceremony before the game against Michigan State on Tuesday at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
Nebraska’s Sam Griesel holds back tears as he waves to fans from the court on Tuesday at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
Nebraska’s Sam Griesel (center) is escorted on to the floor by Achim and Kathy Griesel during the Senior Day ceremony on Tuesday at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
Nebraska’s Keisei Tominaga (center) is escorted onto the floor by his parents, Hiroyuki (left) and Hitomi Tominaga, on Tuesday at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
A light show plays while the Huskers are introduced before the Michigan State game on Tuesday at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
A light show plays while the Huskers are introduced in Pinnacle Bank Arena before Nebraska takes on Michigan State on Tuesday.
Michigan State’s Jaden Akins reacts after responding with a three-pointer over the Huskers on Tuesday at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
Daniel L. Whitney, better known as Larry the Cable Guy (left), is seen at the Michigan State game on Tuesday at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
Nebraska head coach Fred Hoiberg reacts as the crowd boos a call by the officials during the Michigan State game on Tuesday at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
Nebraska’s Derrick Walker is outrebounded by Michigan State’s Joey Hauser on Tuesday at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
Michigan State’s Tom Izzo (righ) argues a call with game official Larry Sciroto during the second half on Tuesday at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
Michigan State’s A.J. Hoggard celebrates after scoring against Nebraska in the second half on Tuesday at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
Nebraska’s Keisei Tominaga looks back at Michigan State defenders after scoring another three-point shot in the second half on Tuesday.
Nebraska’s Derrick Walker has his layup blocked by Michigan State’s Jaxon Kohler in the second half on Tuesday at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
Nebraska’s Sam Griesel (5) shoots a three-pointer as Michigan State’s A.J. Hoggard attempts to block on Tuesday at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
Nebraska head coach Fred Hoiberg sticks out his tongue following a foul call during the Michigan State game on Tuesday at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
Nebraska head coach Fred Hoiberg sticks out his tongue following a foul called on Nebraska on Tuesday at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
Nebraska head coach Fred Hoiberg looks back at his bench while facing Michigan State on Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2023, at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
Nebraska’s Sam Griesel sizes up a free throw in the second half on Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2023, at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
Nebraska’s Jamarques Lawrence defends Michigan State’s Joey Hauser as he looks for an open man on Tuesday at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
Nebraska’s Jamarques Lawrence guards Michigan State’s Malik Hall as he tries to muscle into a shooting position in the second half on Tuesday at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
Michigan State’s Tre Holloman makes a pass as Nebraska’s Sam Hoiberg flies through the air to try to guard him in the first half on Tuesday at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
Nebraska’s Keisei Tominaga is guarded by Michigan State’s Tre Holloman as he goes up for a layup during the first half on Tuesday at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
Michigan State’s Tyson Walker reacts after making a last second three-point shot after the shot clock sounded in the second half on Tuesday at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
Michigan State’s Jaden Akins (right) reacts while he runs by his teams sideline following a made three-point shot in the second half on Tuesday at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
Nebraska’s Sam Griesel bites his jersey after the Huskers lost to Michigan State on Tuesday at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
Nebraska’s Derrick Walker embraces Keisei Tominaga after the Huskers lost to Michigan State on Tuesday at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
Michigan State’s Jaden Akins throws down his hands after scoring two three-point shots in a row on Tuesday at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
Nebraska’s Sam Griesel walks off the court after the Huskers lost to Michigan State on Tuesday at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
Nebraska’s Keisei Tominaga reacts after making a three-pointer against Michigan State on Tuesday at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
Michigan State’s Pierre Brooks II (top), Malik Hall (left) and A.J. Hoggard (right) try to guard Nebraska’s Sam Griesel as he drives to the basket in the first half Tuesday at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
Nebraska’s Sam Griesel (5) is blocked on a drive by Michigan State’s Mady Sissoko (22) during the first half Tuesday at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
Nebraska’s Keisei Tominaga reacts after making a three-pointer against Michigan State in the first half Tuesday at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
A pass by Nebraska’s C.J. Wilcher (0) flies past Derrick Walker (13) while they are defended by Michigan State’s Mady Sissoko (22) and Malik Hall (25) in the first half Tuesday at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
Nebraska’s Keisei Tominaga celebrates after scoring a three-pointer during the first half against Michigan State on Tuesday at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
Nebraska’s Keisei Tominaga reacts after being fouled while scoring a basket against Michigan State on Tuesday at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
Nebraska’s Derrick Walker (right) stabs the ball loose against Michigan State’s A.J. Hoggard at Pinnacle Bank Arena on Tuesday.
Nebraska’s Sam Griesel (5) shoots a jump shot over Michigan State’s Joey Hauser (10) at Pinnacle Bank Arena on Tuesday.
Nebraska’s Oleg Kojenets (33) stretches out for a layup against Michigan State at Pinnacle Bank Arena on Tuesday.
Nebraska’s Keisei Tominaga (30) celebrates with the crowd after sinking a three-point shot against Michigan State at Pinnacle Bank Arena on Tuesday.
Nebraska’s Derrick Walker (left) consoles Keisei Tominaga (right) after a loss to Michigan State at Pinnacle Bank Arena on Tuesday.
Nebraska’s Derrick Walker (left) shoots a floater over Michigan State’s Mady Sissoko (bottom) at Pinnacle Bank Arena on Tuesday.
Nebraska’s Keisei Tominaga (right) lays the ball against Michigan State’s Tyson Walker (left) at Pinnacle Bank Arena on Tuesday.
Nebraska’s Sam Griesel bites his shirt after a loss to Michigan State at Pinnacle Bank Arena on Tuesday.
Nebraska’s Jamarques Lawrence (right) lays the ball in off the glass against Michigan State’s Jaxon Kohler (left) at Pinnacle Bank Arena on Tuesday.
Nebraska’s Sam Griesel (left) goes up for a layup against Michigan State’s Tre Holloman (5) at Pinnacle Bank Arena on Tuesday.
Nebraska’s Jamarques Lawrence (middle) stretches the ball out for a layup against Michigan State at Pinnacle Bank Arena on Tuesday.
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