Denim Dawson, 2022 three-star, commits to Nebraska

Denim Dawson, a 6-foot-5 small forward out of San Bernadino (Calif.) Southern California Academy has committed to Nebraska basketball for the class of 2022, he tells On3.

Dawson is the Cornhuskers’ third commitment of the class, following Ramel Lloyd Jr. and Blaise Keita.

Dawson chose the Nebraska Cornhuskers over Georgia Tech, Virginia Tech, Pepperdine, and Iona.

Denim Dawson on why he chose Nebraska

“Nebraska’s playstyle is very similar to my AAU team,” Dawson said. “Coach (Fred) Hoiberg flew out like a month ago to see me…He and Coach Matt (Abdelmassih) fell in love with my game and they offered me within the next two to three days. I felt like a priority with them. It was real and there was a lot of love. They are what I was looking for in a school. They’re losing about seven players. I just felt like it was the right place.”

What does Dawson’s expected role on the team as a freshman?

“I just expect to play hard,” Dawson said. “Whatever they need me to do, I’ll do. Whether it’s defensively or offensively. I’m going to come in with a lot of confidence to help Nebraska win in any game we’re lined up to play.”