Kobe King reportedly has a new home
Kobe King will reportedly not be leaving the Big Ten.
According to 247Sports.com’s Evan Daniels, the former Wisconsin guard has committed to Nebraska.
Source: Wisconsin transfer Kobe King just verbally committed to Nebraska. Has two years of eligibility remaining.
— Evan Daniels (@EvanDaniels) February 26, 2020
King was Wisconsin’s second-leading scorer when he left the program at the end of January, saying the program was no longer a fit for him personally or as a player.
The Cornhuskers have struggled mightily this season under first-year coach Fred Hoiberg. They are just 7-20 overall and 2-14 in Big Ten play.
According to Rivals.com, Nebraska will pursue an NCAA waiver to get King eligible to play next season. It may not matter, though, as there is a proposal that could pass this spring that would allow all Division I players the opportunity to transfer once without having to sit out.
Since King’s departure, the Badgers are 5-2, including their current season-high four-game winning streak. They will travel to Michigan on Thursday.