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Blaise Keita - Plays 11 minutesKeita (ankle) logged one point (1-2 FT), four rebounds and one block across 11 minutes during the Cornhuskers' 72-56 loss Tuesday at Illinois.

ImpactKeita was expected to sit out at least once during February. Instead, he returned when the Cornhuskers played their last game of January. Keita is expected to continue being a backup center. The big man averaged 4.8 minutes across his six games in between Dec. 16 and Feb. 1.

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Coleman Hawkins - Scores 10 points in winHawkins notched 10 points (2-6 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 6-6 FT), eight rebounds, three assists, one block and two steals in 35 minutes during Tuesday's 72-56 victory over Nebraska.

ImpactHawkins continues to play well over his last three games, scoring in double figures twice and logging at least eight boards on each occasion. With nine free throws made in his last two contests, Hawkins is also doing a better job of taking advantage of his size in the paint.

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Sam Griesel - Logs 21 points in lossGriesel had 21 points (7-17 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 5-6 FT), six rebounds and two assists over 35 minutes during Tuesday's 72-56 loss to Illinois.

ImpactGriesel hadn't scored more than eight points in the last two games before he was just one of two Cornhuskers to score over 10 in Tuesday's loss. Though he had scored in double figures between Dec. 20 and Jan. 21 (seven games), Grisel hasn't offered exceptional reliability from the floor.

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Sam Hoiberg - Plays 11 minutesHoiberg logged zero points (0-1 FG) and one rebound across 11 minutes during the Cornhuskers' 72-56 loss Tuesday at Illinois.

ImpactHoiberg scored 15 points across his 26 minutes during the Cornhuskers' previous game Saturday at Illinois. Thus, they had him replace Keisei Tominaga and be part of their starting lineup Tuesday. Hoiberg is not expected to continue receiving that benefit though. While he played badly, Tominaga logged 11 points (4-7 FG, 3-4 3Pt) and three steals.

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Sam Hoiberg - Receives starting nodHoiberg is in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against Illinois, Robin Washut of Rivals.com reports.

ImpactHoiberg is now set to make his first career start Tuesday night versus the Fighting Illini. Across 11 games played this season, the 180-pound guard is averaging 2.5 points and 1.1 rebounds per contest.

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Keisei Tominaga - Moves to benchTominaga isn't in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game versus Illinois, Robin Washut of Rivals.com reports.

ImpactTominaga will be replaced by Sam Hoiberg in the starting lineup Tuesday. Tominaga will come off the bench for the first time since Jan. 13.

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