Impact After earning a first start in the team's last game against Rutgers, Webster returns to the bench. He's currently posting 6.0 points and 1.6 assists in 19 games played.
FEBRUARY 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Not starting Tuesday Webster isn't in the starting five Tuesday against Michigan, Robin Washut of Rivals.com reports.
Steps into starting lineup Webster will start in place of Alonzo Verge (undisclosed) Saturday against Rutgers.
Impact Webster came off the bench in all 18 of his appearances thus far this season, though he's played a significant role in the rotation, playing 20.3 minutes per game. He'll likely be in line for a larger role Saturday, as Nebraska will have to fill Verge's 28.4 minutes per game somehow.
JANUARY 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Hepburn, Badgers win in his emotional homecoming to Nebraska
Brad Davison scored 17 of his 21 points in the first half, freshman Chucky Hepburn added 13 in his return to his home state and No. 11 Wisconsin defeated Nebraska 73-65JANUARY 28, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Hoiberg, Webster discuss earlier week comments: 'We'll move past it and get better' Fred Hoiberg said he met with Kobe Webster and the two apparently had a useful conversation about some concerns the Husker guard...
JANUARY 21, 2022 • 247SPORTS.COM
Paces Cornhuskers in scoring Webster chipped in 20 points (8-11 FG, 4-7 3Pt), one rebound, two assists and two steals across 23 minutes during Tuesday's 77-69 loss to Creighton.
Impact Webster came off the bench in his season debut Tuesday, but he had plenty of playing time and was quite efficient from the floor. As a result, he led Nebraska on the scoreboard in the loss. Even if he continues to play primarily off the bench this year, it appears as though Webster is in line for a considerable role.
NOVEMBER 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Active Friday Webster (back) is available for Friday's game against Sam Houston State, Robin Washut of Rivals.com reports.
Impact Webster missed Tuesday's opener with a back injury but participated in practice. The senior averaged 8.1 points in 23.1 minutes per game last year.
NOVEMBER 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Hopeful to play Friday Webster (back) was able to practice on Thursday, Robin Washut of Rivals.com reports.
Impact Webster was unable to suit up in the opener on Tuesday due to a back injury. The team doesn't anticipate his back injury to be anything serious and they are hopeful he will be available for Friday's game against Sam Houston State.
NOVEMBER 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Won't play Tuesday Webster (back) won't play in Tuesday's game against Western Illinois, Robin Washut of HusterOnline.com reports.
Impact The Huskers won't try to rush back their point guard. Thus, the team has decided to sidelined Webster for the season opener. Webster may be able to return in time for the Huskers' next game against Sam Houston State on Friday. In the meantime, C.J. Wilcher and Bryce McGowens will likely see most of the minutes vacated by Webster.
NOVEMBER 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Will be a game-time decision Webster (back) will be a game-time decision for Tuesday's season-opener against Western Illinois, Robin Washut of Rivals.com reports.
Impact Webster has been battling back spasms over the last couple weeks and did not play in a recent exhibition game against Colorado. The team does not expect this to be a long-term issue. C.J. Wilcher and Bryce McGowens would be two players who could see more action if Webster is unable to go.
NOVEMBER 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Dealing with back spasms Webster didn't play in the exhibition against Colorado, according to Chris Basnett of the Lincoln Journal Star.
Impact Head coach Fred Hoiberg said Webster didn't play due to the spasms, but that he's been good at practice and shouldn't be a long-term issue. This minor problem shouldn't affect his availability for the season opener against Western Illinois on Nov. 9.
OCTOBER 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Starts once again Webster totaled three points (1-9 FG, 0-5 3Pt, 1-3 FT), five rebounds, two assists and two steals over 25 minutes in Monday's 72-51 win over Rutgers.
Impact Webster started Saturday's Senior Night matchup, and he remained in the starting lineup Monday after Teddy Allen left the program. Although he was quite inefficient from the floor against Rutgers, Webster generated modest production in other areas and will likely remain a starter for the Cornhuskers to close out the season.
MARCH 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Scores 10 as starter Webster posted 10 points (3-6 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four assists, two steals and one rebound over 32 minutes in Saturday's 78-74 win over Minnesota.
Impact Webster took on a starting role during Saturday's Senior Night matchup and was efficient while playing a season-high 32 minutes in the win. The senior has had relatively consistent playing time off the bench this season but should be in line for a more prominent role in Nebraska's backcourt after Teddy Allen left the program Monday. Across his past six appearances, Webster is averaging 8.3 points and 1.7 rebounds over 24.9 minutes per game.
MARCH 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Productive off bench Webster generated 13 points (5-12 FG, 3-8 3Pt) and four rebounds over 29 minutes in Sunday's 62-61 win over Penn State.
Impact Webster had been unproductive on the scoreboard recently, but he attempted a season-high 12 field goals against the Nittany Lions and came within one point of the team lead in the scoring column. While his performance Sunday was encouraging, the senior hasn't been a reliable fantasy option over most of the season, averaging just 7.0 points and 1.7 rebounds over 21.1 minutes per game.
FEBRUARY 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Top scorer despite bench role Webster logged 20 points (7-9 FG, 6-7 3Pt), two rebounds and one assist over 28 minutes in Wednesday's 75-64 loss to Georgia Tech.
Impact Webster was incredibly efficient from the perimeter against the Yellow Jackets, converting on 85.7 percent of his three-point attempts Wednesday. He's come off the bench in each of his first five games with the Huskers, but he's played a prominent role for the team, averaging 12.2 points and 2.4 rebounds over 22.2 minutes per contest.
DECEMBER 10, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Leads Huskers in scoring Webster had 15 points (5-7 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 4-4 FT), two rebounds, two assists and two steals over 23 minutes in Wednesday's 102-55 win over McNeese State.
Impact Webster came off the bench in his first game with the Cornhuskers, but he saw ample playing time and led the team in scoring during the blowout win. The graduate transfer was quite productive over three seasons at Western Illinois and could carve out a significant role at Nebraska if he remains productive.
NOVEMBER 25, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Webster transferring to Nebraska from WIU Guard Kobe Webster tweeted Saturday that he's leaving Western Illinois to play at Nebraska next season as a graduate transfer.
MARCH 14, 2020 • ESPN.COM
Ruffin with 30, Omaha tops W. Illinois despite Webster’s 40 MACOMB, Ill. (AP) — Marlon Ruffin had a season-high 30 points to lift Omaha to a 93-86 win over Western Illinois on Saturday, its third win...
FEBRUARY 22, 2020 • SEATTLETIMES.COM
