LINCOLN, Neb. — Nebraska forward Rienk Mast will undergo surgery on his left knee and miss the 2024-25 season, coach Fred Hoiberg said Thursday.
Mast, 22, who averaged 12.3 points and 7.5 rebounds per game, said he plans to put on a medical jersey and return in 2025-26.
“As some people know, I played most of last season with a knee that wasn't completely healthy,” he said. “Over these last two weeks, I have spoken with several doctors about what we can do to keep my knee healthy for the rest of my playing career and, hopefully, for my life. These have been some difficult conversations, but the best “The way forward for me is to have surgery.”
Mast's six double-doubles were the most by a Nebraska player since 2007-08. The Dutchman scored at least 10 points in 20 games, including a career-high 34 against Ohio State.
