Webster Ready to Make New Memories

Webster brings the Huskers an experienced playmaker who has three years of starting experience from his days at Western Illinois. In his tenure with the Leathernecks, he totaled over 1,400 points and dished out nearly 300 assists, leading the program in both scoring and assists in each of his three seasons. 

While Webster started all 28 games as a freshman, that early playing time played a major role in allowing him to emerge as one of the top backcourt performers in the Summit League the past two seasons.

“From a basketball standpoint, the game started to slow down after my freshman year,” Webster said. “I was able to see things 2-3 steps ahead instead of being caught off guard and was able to play with a better pace and control myself a little more.”

Last season, Webster averaged 17.1 points, 3.6 assists and 3.2 rebounds per game, ranking in the top six in scoring, assists and assist-to-turnover ratio (1.72-to-1) en route to second-team All-Summit League accolades. He totaled six games with at least 20 points, highlighted by a school-record 40-point outburst against Omaha.

While Webster’s experience and backcourt ability makes him one of Nebraska’s leaders, the senior has seen a willingness in his new teammates to share that leadership role.  Last year, NU had one returning player, while the 2020-21 squad features five returnees with power conference experience as well as an incoming class full of experienced players.

“We have a lot of guys who are willing to take that role and lead. We have multiple guys, and that makes it easier,” Webster said.