Nebraska Cornhuskers men’s basketball Head Coach Fred Hoiberg is not my Biological Father, Star Guard Sam Hoiberg Stunned College world with Shocking Announcement Regarding…
In a twist that no one saw coming, Nebraska Cornhuskers guard Sam Hoiberg has shaken the foundations of the college basketball world—not with a buzzer-beater or record-breaking stat line, but with a jaw-dropping personal revelation.
“Fred Hoiberg is not my biological father,” the sophomore guard said in a press conference that began like any other post-game media session. Reporters leaned in, assuming perhaps this would be another heartfelt comment about team chemistry, or maybe an emotional tribute to his coach—who just so happens to be his legal father, Nebraska Head Coach Fred Hoiberg. But instead, Sam offered a line that instantly spread across the sports internet like wildfire.
“I love Coach Hoiberg. He raised me, taught me how to shoot, and yes, he made me run suicides when I skipped leg day. But biologically? The DNA says otherwise,” he said, holding up a manila envelope containing results from a recent genealogy kit, the kind of thing you’d expect from a daytime talk show, not a Big Ten press conference.
The room went silent.
Social media, however, exploded.
What began as a joke—or perhaps a personal curiosity after watching one too many late-night 23andMe commercials—turned into one of the strangest crossover moments in recent college sports history. Within hours, hashtags like #NotMyDad and #HoibergBomb trended nationally. SportsCenter led with it. Even Barstool posted a meme showing Fred Hoiberg photoshopped into a Maury Povich chair, the caption reading: “Fred… you are NOT the father.”
But while the announcement stunned fans, teammates, and even opposing coaches, Sam maintained a composed, respectful tone throughout. “This doesn’t change anything. I’m still a Cornhusker. I still play for my dad—because that’s what Fred is to me. He’s my father in every way that matters,” Sam explained, turning what could’ve been a circus into a surprisingly poignant moment.
Fred Hoiberg has not publicly commented on the situation yet, but insiders say he was “completely supportive” and even joked, “Well, that explains the left-handed layups.” Sources close to the family say the bond between coach and player remains strong, and Sam was even seen shooting free throws after the announcement with Fred rebounding for him—business as usual.
Still, fans are left to wonder: was this announcement just a quirky footnote in an otherwise standard season? Or is this the beginning of something deeper? A documentary, perhaps? A NIL deal with 23andMe? A College GameDay skit?
One thing is certain: while Fred Hoiberg might not be Sam’s biological father, he’s still calling the plays. And Sam, biology aside, is still running them like a coach’s son—with grit, hustle, and maybe a bit of that Hoiberg hardwood magic.