 It was the first time Nebraska didn't make the Big 12 tournament, and the first time since 2004 they didn't make the NCAA tournament.The 2010 (27–27) and 2011 (30–24) Huskers improved but also failed to make any sort of postseason appearance.New coach, new conference

Before Nebraska moved to the Big Ten Conference, Mike Anderson was terminated on May 22, 2011, after going 82–79–1 and missing the Big 12 tournament in his last three seasons.