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USA Today
11-04-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Nebraska volleyball home court renamed John Cook Arena at the Bob Devaney Sports Center
Nebraska volleyball home court renamed John Cook Arena at the Bob Devaney Sports Center Starting this fall, the Nebraska volleyball home court will be renamed John Cook Arena at the Bob Devaney Sports Center. The Board of Regents approved the name change on Friday. The arena's renaming is only part of the honors this fall. A bronze statue honoring Cook will be placed on the north side of the Devaney Sports Center. Nationally recognized sculpture artist and Nebraska native George Lundeen has been commissioned to produce the life-size tribute to Cook. Cook retired from the Nebraska volleyball program at the end of January. During his 25 years in Lincoln, he took the program to extraordinary heights. He finished his career with a record of 883-176 and 32 years. This included four national championships and three AVCA National Coach of the Year accolades. According to a press release from the university, Cook said that he is humbled by the honor. "This is an incredible honor. I am truly humbled by all of it,' Cook said. 'I am so grateful to Troy, the entire Nebraska administration and the Board of Regents for this recognition. The Bob Devaney Sports Center and Terry Pettit Court are named after two legendary coaches, and it's an honor to be able to share the name of the facility with them. And to have a statue outside the arena just blows my mind. I'm so thankful for the run we had at Nebraska, and I know the program is in great hands moving forward. I continue to be amazed at the amount of support and all the messages I've received from Husker Nation since retiring in January. All of this just reaffirms what I've always said: There is No Place Like Nebraska." Cook undoubtedly left his mark on Nebraska athletics. Now, he will be immortalized forever. Contact/Follow us @CornhuskersWire on X, and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Nebraska news, notes, and opinions.
Yahoo
07-02-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Dani Busboom Kelly formally introduced as Nebraska vollleyball head coach
LINCOLN, Neb. (KCAU) – A new era is officially underway for Nebraska volleyball, who introduced Dani Busboom Kelly as the fourth head coach in program history on Thursday afternoon in Lincoln. The Nebraska native and former Husker takes the torch from four-time NCAA Champion John Cook after he announced his retirement after 25 seasons at the helm. The 2021 AVCA National Coach of the Year comes back to a place she once called home after spending the last eight seasons as the head coach of a Louisville program that appeared in two NCAA Championship Matches and won four ACC titles. A return to Lincoln was a move Busboom Kelly always desired, making the moment even sweeter. 'We will work tirelessly for the people that love the Huskers. To the 2025 team, I can't wait to get to know you and work with you. We'll approach each day with fire in our bellies and love in our heart for everybody that supports us,' Busboom Kelly said. John said it a few days ago. I'm going to dress a little better than he does, and we'll probably have a little more fun off the court. But, the core values and the mission behind Nebraska volleyball will always remain the same. Thank you again, Husker Nation. This has been a homecoming fit for a queen.' The Nebraska native was the starting libero on Nebraska's 2006 national championship team and an assistant coach on the 2015 national championship squad. Busboom Kelly was named the AVCA National Assistant Coach of the Year in 2016 in her final season at Nebraska, departing for the head coaching job at Louisville In her first season with the Cardinals, she led Louisville to an ACC title and an NCAA Tournament appearance. The former Husker compiled a 203-44 record during her stint in 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
