Thorbjarnarson, Banton, Webster Honored – University of Nebraska

Lincoln – Nebraska Athletics announced the recipients of the 2020-21 men’s basketball endowed scholarships on Friday.

The Husker men’s basketball honoree for the 2020-21 season include Thorir Thorbjararson (Bus Whitehead Scholarship), Dalano Banton (Hosman Family Scholarship) and Kobe Webster (David G. Toren Athletic Fellowship).

Thorir Thorbjarnarson was selected as the recipient of the 2020-21 Bus Whitehead Scholarship. The honor recognizes a player who has a high level of athletic achievement, moral character, effective leadership skills, integrity and a commitment to excellence in all endeavors. The endowed scholarship, which was created in 2013, honors one of the most legendary figures in Husker basketball history. Whitehead was a two-time all-conference selection who guided the Huskers to consecutive Big Seven championships in 1949 and 1950.

Dalano Banton was tabbed as the recipient of the 2020-21 Hosman Family Scholarship. The honor recognizes a player who has demonstrated leadership, a high level of character and commitment to the team and is in good academic standing.  It was established in 2016 by the Dale & Patsy Hosman Family Foundation, and Banton is just the second recipient of the scholarship.

Kobe Webster was chosen as the recipient of the 2020-21 David G. Toren Athletic Fellowship. This award recognizes a student-athlete of high academic ability, integrity and leadership. It has been presented since 2006 in honor of the late David Toren.

For more information on any of Nebraska’s endowed scholarships to or donate for any of the scholarships, please contact the Nebraska Athletic Development at (402) 472-3111.