Nebraska hires Pat Monaghan as assistant basketball coach

Nebraska men's basketball has hired veteran assistant coach Pat Monaghan to join Fred Hoiberg's staff, filling the vacancy left by Adam Howard's departure to NC State. Monaghan brings 19 years of collegiate coaching experience across Division I, Division II, and junior college levels, with recent stops at Wyoming, Green Bay, Southern Illinois, and Milwaukee. Known for his skill development, defensive coaching, and recruiting abilities, he has helped build successful programs and was recognized as one of the top up-and-coming assistants through invitations to the Top Connect Basketball Symposium in 2024 and the Jay Bilas Coaches Leadership Program in 2022. Monaghan's recent work included helping retool Wyoming's roster and recruiting standout players such as Obi Agbim, the Mountain West Newcomer of the Year. Nebraska staff and Monaghan both expressed excitement about the program's momentum and the opportunity to connect with its passionate fan base. His hire comes as Nebraska embarks on major roster changes, aiming to build on recent progress.