Half-Court Press: Recent Episodes
Omaha World-Herald
The Half-Court Press podcast goes in-depth on all the latest Creighton and Nebraska basketball news.
In the latest episode of Half-Court Press, Wilson Moore and Jon Walker discuss the latest in Nebraska and Creighton basketball, including several pieces of offseason news such as the Huskers completing its roster and the Bluejays signing its first recruit of the 2026 class.
The guys open the show with a look at Luca Virgilio's promotion to Nebraska basketball general manager, and why this sort of position is so impactful now because of the ever-changing college sports landscape.
Next, Jon delivers his first impressions of Greg McDermott's coaching successor, Alan Huss, who talked to the media for the first time. Jon breaks down what type of person he is, and how he's going to be an adaptable coach to the changing times.
The guys then talk about the Jays' latest portal add in Blake Harper before diving into CU's first recruit of the 2026 class and what he'll bring to the table.
Wilson then gives a brief summary of the Huskers' final two additions, and why one will be more of a long-term developmental project.
The two end the episode by talking about Creighton's announced preseason exhibition vs. Iowa State, and open up the NBA Draft Combine notebook.
In the latest episode of Half-Court Press, Wilson Moore and Jon Walker discuss the latest in Nebraska and Creighton basketball, including CU's major announcement of hiring Alan Huss back as an assistant to be Greg McDermott's successor.
The guys start the show breaking down how that move came to be, and why it's such a perfect fit for the future of the Bluejay program.
Next, Wilson talks about Nebraska's addition to Fred Hoiberg's staff in Wyoming assistant Pat Monaghan, and what he brings to the table.
Jon then gives his take on the Jays' latest portal pickup and why all of Creighton's depth shows the program is trying to spend and be all-in for McDermott's final seasons.
The duo then dive into what each team wants to finalize its roster, with CU looking at a Howard transfer and Nebraska potentially leaving a spot open.
In the latest episode of Half-Court Press, Wilson Moore and Jon Walker discuss the latest news in Nebraska and Creighton basketball, including the Huskers' Crown title win and what both teams' transfers will bring to the table.
The guys open with a look at NU's big week in Las Vegas and dive into the reasons why the Huskers played so well, and why winning the event was so important to its seniors.
Next, the two talk about a whirlwind of a few days with plenty of portal action from both teams.
Starting with Nebraska, Wilson gives a brief scouting report of each add and how they all seem to fit into what Fred Hoiberg wants his team's identity to be: solid 3-point shooters.
Jon then breaks down what another Iowa player will provide for Creighton and talks about CU's other signees.
The guys then have a conversation about what type of players both teams are looking for before the portal closes and run through what each side's projected rotation would be at this point.
Finally, Jon ends the episode with a recap of a wild few days for Creighton volleyball, where he dispels some rumors and provides some clarity to the situation.
In the latest episode of Half-Court Press, Wilson Moore and Jon Walker put a wrap on the end of Creighton's season before talking about Nebraska's chances in the College Basketball Crown.
The guys start the episode with a look at Jon's four days in Lexington, breaking down how CU earned another tournament win and the reasons behind its loss to top-ranked Auburn.
The two then dive into NU's season that is technically still going, with a debate on if the Crown games are of value compared to the time coaches can spend looking at roster construction for next season.
Jon and Wilson also have a conversation about why the NCAA decides to open the portal during the tournament and why it's a good thing for bad teams.
Then, breaking news on the podcast as Creighton big man Fred King entered the transfer portal, leading into a discussion about who the Jays and Huskers will be targeting over the next few weeks.
The episode closes with the guys' Final Four picks.
In the latest episode of Half-Court Press, Wilson Moore and Jon Walker break down Creighton's matchup in the NCAA tournament, Nebraska going to the College Basketball Crown and more.
In the latest episode of Half-Court Press, Wilson Moore and Jon Walker discuss the latest in Nebraska and Creighton basketball including a tumultuous end to the Huskers' season and a Bluejays team vying for a Big East title this week in New York.
The guys start with a look at NU's final game of the regular season, a loss that knocked Nebraska out of the Big Ten tournament. Wilson explains what went wrong consistently for the team in close stretches, and the two have a conversation about which postseason tournament the team will end up in now that its March Madness hopes are shattered.
The duo also acknowledge Brice Williams making All-Big Ten and how important his contruibutions were before moving into Creighton's outlook as the No. 2 seed in the Big East tournament and how the team got there despite all of its early-season adversity.
The two give their takes on the bracket before diving into how close their conference award picks were.
The episode wraps with Jon's prediction of how Creighton's week will play out before One Pressing Question.
In the latest episode of Half-Court Press, Wilson Moore and Jon Walker discuss the latest in Nebraska and Creighton basketball, including a recap of each team's past few games.
Jon opens the pod with a look back at the Bluejays' latest wins and how it fell to Xavier, before a broader discussion about CU's ceiling in the NCAA tournament.
The guys then dive into what's been a heartbreaking couple weeks for the Huskers with a bundle of close losses, and break down the reasons why NU has faltered down the stretch in so many games this year.
The two have a conversation about where Nebraska is on the bubble and what work they'll have to do to earn an at-large bid.
Then, the guys preview the final weekend of the regular season and Jon talks about Creighton's hunger for a Big East title, and the possibilities of them achieving that goal in New York next week.
The duo end the episode by picking each conference's player awards before discussing the Creighton burner community that combined to help Jon make a huge comeback in a social media contest poll.
In the latest episode of Half-Court Press, Wilson Moore and Jon Walker discuss the latest in Nebraska and Creighton basketball, including a weird week on the road for the Huskers and why the Bluejays have dropped a pair of games in a row.
The guys open with a look at NU's bizarre comeback over Northwestern and what led Nebraska on its furious second-half rally before breaking down the reasons for the letdown against Penn State.
Wilson discusses why the loss is certainly bad, but doesn't burst the team's NCAA tournament chances.
Jon then talks about CU losing two in a row after nine straight wins and lists off the reasons why they fell short to St. John's such as losing the turnover, rebound and free throw battles.
The guys have a conversation about Ryan Kalkbrenner's injury and its impact on the loss but how the center returned and will be in action this weekend.
Next, the duo look ahead to the team's next opponent, diving into the Huskers' keys to beating Michigan revolving around a NU player's injury status.
Jon talks about why Creighton's matchup vs. Georgetown is a measuring stick after the Jays lost by 24 to the Hoyas in the Big East opener.
To close the episode, the two predict each conference's postseason awards and finish with One Pressing Question.
In the latest episode of Half-Court Press, Wilson Moore and Jon Walker are joined by Tom Shatel to discuss the latest in Nebraska and Creighton basketball.
Jon opens with a "Russian welcome" after Creighton's latest social media trend compared Omaha to a Siberian envronment.
The guys then look at the Bluejays' shot at a Big East title with a huge deciding game in NYC this weekend and talk about why the Huskers had its hot streak snapped by Maryland.
Tom talks about the unpredictability of college basketball and why CU will still have a chance at the Big East title even if they fall this Sunday.
Wilson then breaks down NU's loss to the Terps, a team that seemingly has more talent than the Huskers, before a conversation about the difficulties in getting a team of transfers to play with a toughness mindset.
Jon gives a recap of CU's past week, including what he's seen in Jamiya Neal and his growth over the course of the year, before talking about why the Jays fell short to UConn.
The trio discusses why Creighton-UConn has become such a growing rivalry between new and old Big East squads.
The episode comes to a close with One Pressing Question and a tale from Tom Shatel on his travels to Boulder back when he was a Mizzou beat writer.
In the latest episode of Half-Court Press, Wilson Moore and Jon Walker discuss the latest in Nebraska and Creighton basketball, including a revamped Huskers team who has put itself firmly back on the NCAA tournament bubble and a Bluejays squad that continues to find ways to stack wins.
The guys start by identifying how NU has taken off over the past 10 days and what has changed in their play, such as a resurgence from Brice Williams and a much-improved, more active defense.
Next, Jon breaks down a crazy road win over Villanova followed up by a recap of the Jays' dismantling of Providence that included a Big East POTY-esque performance from Ryan Kalkbrenner.
Lastly, the duo look ahead to the teams' upcoming opponents and Jon discusses why the next three games will determine not just Creighton's outlook, but the top of the Big East.
The guys discuss what NU needs to earn a spot in the tournament before eying Nebraska's next 'Super Bowl': a crucial home game vs. Ohio State and where the Buckeyes sit in Wilson's mind among the Big Ten's tiers.
In the latest episode of Half-Court Press, Wilson Moore and Jon Walker discuss the latest in Nebraska and Creighton basketball, including the Huskers' major upset of Illinois that snapped its win streak and the Bluejays continued its winning ways.
The guys start the show by looking back on CU's dominant Pink Out win over Seton Hall before Wilson breaks down his road trip to Madison where NU was again dismantled by Wisconsin.
The two debate who is in the top tier in the Big Ten and where a really good Badgers team is ranked before shifting back to Creighton for a breakdown of its win over a talented Xavier team who was pushing towards the bubble.
Next, Wilson explains what was so different in Nebraska's overtime win over Illinois, but also how some habits remained the same that led to the Illini crawling back in the game.
The duo then discuss both teams' upcoming five-game schedule and how these next couple weeks could define each program's season.
Creighton has the top of the Big East coming while NU has five winnable games after a road trip to Oregon. The guys preview this weekend's matchups before ending the episode with a conversation about favorite memes fans use on opponents' social medias with Jon rolling out his new "deep fried" meme of Fedor Zugic.
In the latest episode of Half-Court Press, Wilson Moore and Jon Walker discuss the latest in Nebraska and Creighton basketball, including the Bluejays' four-game win streak and a tough stretch for the Huskers.
The guys open with a quick summary of the last two weeks before diving into the main reason behind NU's five-game skid: losing the last four minutes and not making the clutch plays the team made last year to win the close ones.
Next, Jon talks about why Creighton is on a tear, including the growth of Jamiya Neal as a consistent third scoring option. The guys have a conversation about the controversial end to the UCONN game and whether a late Jays foul should've been called a shooting foul or not.
The duo explores how much Creighton has grown defensively and how Nebraska's defensive intensity has tailed off before previewing this weekend's unprecedented Pink Out doubleheader at CHI Health Center.
The guys end the episode by brainstorming ways NU can get off this losing streak, despite the fact they're heading into a brutal stretch of Big Ten play.
In the latest episode of Half-Court Press, Wilson Moore and Jon Walker discuss the latest in Nebraska and Creighton basketball, including the Huskers' big win over UCLA followed by a frustrating loss to Iowa, and why the Bluejays will keep a sense of urgency the rest of the way.
The guys open with Creighton's close loss to Marquette that coach Greg McDermott said was a game that slipped through the cracks and a chance for the Jays to grab a signature win for the resume.
Jon runs through the reasons why CU fell short including Steven Ashworth's shooting struggles and a Golden Eagles team that got hot in the final minutes of the first half after Creighton had got them out of their rhythm.
Wilson then breaks down NU's win over UCLA in which they out-muscled the Bruins and grabbed full control of that one before diving into how Iowa was able to chase down the Huskers in overtime with bigtime shot-making.
The duo have a conversation about upcoming opponents this weekend with both teams on the road playing early morning matchups in Indiana with NU at Purdue and CU at Butler.
The two debate who needs the game more which leads to Jon talking about Creighton's sense of urgency the rest of the season and why the Jays can't drop games to the bottom of the Big East if they have NCAA tournament intentions.
In the latest episode of Half-Court Press, Wilson Moore and Jon Walker discuss the latest in Nebraska and Creighton basketball, including the Jays' continuing its topsy-turvy year and a red-hot Husker team coming off a multiple-team event win.
The show begins with Jon's birthday surprise for Wilson followed by a recap of Nebraska's undefeated run since the last time the guys recorded a podcast.
The guys dive into what the Huskers are doing well to capture its first MTE in many years before having a conversation about Creighton's Fedor Zugic, what impact he'll bring, and where Jon was at the time the NCAA granted him full eligibility.
Next, Wilson talks about why Brice Williams will have to become NU's go-to guy for the Huskers to have success in the Big Ten.
The conversation about Williams transitions into where CU will be looking for scoring, especially against top-tier opponents. Jon gives Ryan Kalkbrenner his love as the leading scorer before talking about how the Bluejays remain consistently inconsistent, beating teams like Kansas and St. John's while losing to teams like Georgetown.
The guys wrap the episode by looking ahead to this weekend's matchups for both teams before giving their New Year's resolutions.
In the latest episode of Half-Court Press, Wilson Moore and Jon Walker discuss the latest from the Creighton and Nebraska beats, including two Bluejays leaving an already shorthanded program.
The guys open with the breaking news regarding freshman Larry Johnson and redshirt freshman Sterling Knox leaving the program, with both players expected to enter the transfer portal and both left voluntarily, not kicked out.
The two dive into the main roster issue which is that Pop Isaacs is also out for the year and the team is suddenly shorthanded heading into a road battle vs. Alabama. The duo talk about whether Creighton needs to change its identity to more of a physical, defensive mindset moving forward.
Wilson unwraps what went wrong in the Huskers' embarrassing loss to Michigan State, trying not to overreact to the score while discussing areas NU must get better in. He also reveals what he learned from Nebraska's availability, including how Fred Hoiberg pushed his team in practice and how important the team regards rebounding to win Big Ten games.
Jon wraps up the episode by looking ahead to CU's matchup against Alabama, how both teams play similat styles, and why Creighton can win if they get similar efforts offensively from Jamiya Neal who has stepped into an off-guard role.
In the latest episode of Half-Court Press, Wilson Moore and Jon Walker make their post-Thanksgiving return by breaking down a tumultuous two weeks that started with Nebraska's defeat of Creighton, culminating in the Jays' upset of Kansas.
The guys open with a conversation about CU's up-and-down week at the Players Era Festival in Las Vegas that included back-to-back losses, Steven Ashworth returning from injury, and losing Ryan Kalkbrenner to an ominous lower body injury.
Next, Wilson talks about how the Huskers have used its momentum from the Creighton win to then dominate mid-majors the past couple games. The guys run through what adjustments NU has made to win in different ways, including the rise in Connor Essegian and other shooters beginning to warm up.
The duo then deep-dive into the Bluejays' win over the Jayhawks, what the keys to success were, and how Greg McDermott's strategy and game plan worked, before discussing the impact this major win has for Nebraska's nonconference resume.
The guys close the episode by looking ahead to each team's matchup this weekend and specifically talk about how CU can avoid a hangover after taking down the No. 1 team in the nation.
In the latest episode of Half-Court Press, Wilson Moore and Jon Walker give a full preview of Friday night's Nebraska vs. Creighton matchup as another edition of the I-80 rivalry is set to take place in Omaha.
The guys first discuss each team's last result over the weekend, including a breakdown of the Huskers' first loss to a real test in Saint Mary's, before diving into the major keys to the NU-CU game.
The duo talk about who might matchup against Ryan Kalkbrenner and how Nebraska's success is dependent on how it defends the Bluejay big man.
While the Huskers might have the physical edge, Wilson explains what he's looking for from the team such as the ability to make more shots.
In the latest episode of Half-Court Press, Wilson Moore and Jon Walker break down the most recent Nebraska and Creighton basketball action, including coach Greg McDermott earning win No. 328 to pass Dana Altman for the most wins in program history.
After discussing a special night in downtown Omaha to honor Mac, Wilson talks about the Huskers' victories over Fairleigh Dickinson and Bethune Cookman.
The guys have a conversation about why NU's offense is lacking behind its defense in the early-going before diving into each team signing just one lone signee for its 2025 recruiting class.
The duo wrap up the episode with a look ahead to this weekend's action.
In the latest episode of Half-Court Press, Wilson Moore and Jon Walker break down Nebraska and Creighton men's basketball's season openers, both against a pesky University of Texas Rio Grande Valley team that gave NU and CU challenges.
The guys start with Nebraska who earned a 20-point win over UTRGV but didn't always look like a team who was going to win by that margin.
Wilson says the offense was sputtering at times but has to do with all of the Husker newcomers trying to form chemistry.
Jon takes a deep dive into how historical Ryan Kalkbrenner's career-high scoring night was, comparing his numbers to all-time marks in program history.
The guys have a conversation about how much the Bluejays defense struggled and why it could be a concern as the team continues to ramp up competition during its nonconference schedule.
The duo then wrap up the episode by looking ahead to this weekend's opponents and how coaches may adjust heading into their next matchups.
In the latest episode of Half-Court Press, Wilson Moore and Jon Walker break down Nebraska and Creighton men's basketball's exhibition games and what each learned after the final tune-up before the regular season officially begins next week.
Jon starts with the biggest takeaway from Creighton vs. Purdue: Pop Isaacs showed his ability to score the ball. Ryan Kalkbrenner also showed his presence against a young group of Boilermaker big guys.
Wilson talks about Rollie Worster and how he impressed as a true point guard, filling in a role that NU didn't consistently have last season.
The guys discuss the importance of the first few games with Nebraska's roster mostly being newcomers and how crucial rhythm and chemistry are to a team's success early.
Next the two give their best and worst possible outcomes for the season before wrapping up the episode with a conversation about the best parts of gameday atmospheres at CHI Health Center and Pinnacle Bank Arena.
In the latest episode of Half-Court Press, Wilson Moore and Jon Walker hop on for the final time before the regular season begins to discuss takeaways from Big East media days as Ryan Kalkbrenner was named the league's preseason player of the year.
The guys talk about why Kalk got his flowers over the course of the week over some of the other top players in the Big East and some other questions that stemmed from the media days like why Dan Hurley's first-place vote went to Marquette when Creighton finished second in the poll.
Next, Wilson has a dialogue about what he learned from Nebraska's availability including learning that two players are injured but might still play in the season opener.
This leads to a deeper conversation about who might get left out of NU's eight-man rotation as 10 guys seem viable to play minutes.
The duo then have a conversation about both teams' frontcourt groups with Jon exploring the fact that Fedor Zugic may or may not be available for Greg McDermott and is a big question mark at the 3-4 position.
The guys wrap up the episode by looking ahead to the upcoming exhibition games and what they're most looking forward to watching before Jon closes with this week's "Pressing Question."
In the latest episode of Half-Court Press, Wilson Moore and Jon Walker recap the first few weeks of Creighton and Nebraska's preseason and preview both teams' groups of guards.
The guys open with thoughts from Creighton's first practice and the transition between eras that is underway as the Bluejays move on from Trey Alexander and Baylor Scheierman, with Ryan Kalkbrenner as the bridge in between.
The duo break down CU's big question which is how can Greg McDermott make these new pieces work?
Jon talks about Jasen Green who's been the bright spot of the preseason for Creighton and how he improved in the offseason.
Wilson then breaks down what he learned from Nebraska media days which is the Huskers still have leadership in Rienk Mast but Juwan Gary and Brice Williams have taken those roles as the leaders of the program and were the team's representatives in Illinois.
Wilson also takes a look at NU's backcourt group which includes two point guards — a big difference from last year.
Jon's preview of the backcourt includes a breakdown of Pop Isaacs who will try and fill Alexander's spot. Another question he ponders is who will fill Francisco Farabello's important role off the bench?
The guys roll through a few preseason notes including TV times for several Jay games, who's intriguing to watch at the Red-White scrimmage, who's to blame for Nebraska's new court design at Pinnacle Bank Arena and more.
In the latest episode of Half-Court Press, Wilson Moore and Jon Walker talk recent recruiting successes for Nebraska and Creighton and preseason expectations for both teams.
The duo starts with the Huskers landing four-star Quentin Rhymes and four-star guard Hudson Greer committing to Creighton.
They give updates on the latest recruiting news for both teams and talk priority targets for CU and NU.
Wilson talks Nebraska's brutal Big Ten schedule and the potential benefits and disasters that come with it. Can the Huskers weather the storm and reach the NCAA tournament again?
Jon talks Creighton's hardest stretch this season and how it is happening during the part of the season that the Jays usually start to peak. He also talks how that six game, 17 day stretch could decide a lot of the Big East standings.
They talk Creighton having a true homecourt advantage for the majority of the start of the Jays' schedule and how Nebraska's schedule is more balanced this season, with fewer back-to-back games.
Wilson talks Fred Hoiberg's recent media availability and what the Husker coach had to say about this year's team.
Heading into the Jays' first preseason media availability, Jon talks his questions for Creighton, including where does Jasen Green fit into CU's team and how do they kick the door down and finally reach the Final Four.
In the latest episode of Half-Court Press, Wilson Moore and Jon Walker make their debut in the brand-new Omaha World-Herald podcast studio with an end-of-summer update on both Nebraska and Creighton's basketball programs.
Jon begins the episode with news that had been on the rumor mill for a while: Greg McDermott and the Bluejays have completed its 2024-25 roster by signing international star Fedor Zugic (2:08) and dives into what the Montenegro native will bring to the Bluejays (7:34).
Next, Wilson recaps how former Huskers Keisei Tominaga and Jack McVeigh fared at the 2024 Paris Games (9:30) before the guys discuss why Keisei wasn't more involved in Japan's rotation.
The duo then discuss Purdue agreeing to a charity exhibition with Creighton and why events like these are important for college basketball and the communities its top schools serve (14:49).
The guys wind down the episode by looking ahead to Big Ten and Big East Media Days later this fall and determining each team's biggest storyline entering this season (18:10).
The two then give an update on 2025 recruiting, which players Creighton and Nebraska are targeting and what their strategy will be in the coming months along with what positions are a need (28:28).
Lastly, the crew debut a new segment on the show called "Pressing Question" to wrap up the episode (36:30).
In the latest episode of Half-Court Press, Wilson Moore and Jon Walker discuss two former Creighton players making it to the NBA plus why two key Nebraska players were motivated to return to Lincoln.
The guys open the episode with a look at where Baylor Scheierman and Trey Alexander ended up post-NBA draft week and how the players will fit in their respective new organizations.
Next is a conversation about the scene of Scheierman's draft party in downtown Omaha before pondering whether or not Alexander should have returned to CU.
Wilson then breaks down why Brice Williams and Juwan Gary felt it was necessary to return to NU and attempt another shot at March Madness glory.
Lastly, the duo trade nonconference schedule notes, including the announcement of Nebraska playing another game at the Sanford Pentagon in Sioux Falls.
In the latest episode of Half-Court Press, Wilson Moore and Jon Walker discuss Creighton and Nebraska men's basketball news that have transpired during the summer thus far.
The guys break down the Huskers latest transfer signing in UCLA forward Berke Buyuktuncel and what he adds to NU's rotation before diving into a CU-heavy episode.
Jon and Wilson discuss how NU and CU will look different this season, with obvious pieces no longer around, who will take those empty spots and how both teams seem to have more options and versatility than last year.
The two then talk about the Jays' draft hopefuls and why Trey Alexander decided to stay in the NBA draft conversation before having a conversation about Creighton skipping the Battle 4 Atlantis tournament in November and signing a deal to play in a NIL-driven festival in Las Vegas.
The episode wraps up with a discussion about CU's decision to honor Greg McDermott and family by renaming the practice facility after him.
In the latest episode of Half-Court Press, Wilson Moore and Jon Walker recap an eventful week for both the Nebraska and Creighton men's basketball programs.
For Creighton, Trey Alexander declared for the NBA draft, and the Bluejays brought in transfer Pop Isaacs days later. Centers Fredrick King and — more notably — Ryan Kalkbrenner both announced that they'd be returning for another year.
Nebraska also had plenty of frontcourt news. Starting center Rienk Mast will return, but miss next season due to offseason knee surgery. However, the Huskers have added 7-foot-1 Washington transfer Braxton Meah, and earned a preferred walk-on commitment from Justin Bolis during the recording.
The two break down all these moves, and close the episode by giving their predictions on who may start on opening night for both teams next season.
In the latest episode of Half-Court Press, Wilson Moore and Jon Walker discuss the latest Nebraska and Creighton transfer portal news, as well as the schedule announcement for the next NU-CU basketball game.
The guys talk about what went into the decision to move the Huskers-Bluejays game originally set for Saturday, November 23 to the Friday night prior due to the Nebraska home football game on the 23rd.
Next, the duo break down what the teams got in their latest portal additions before briefing the audience on the latest from Trey Alexander and Ryan Kalkbrenner and their upcoming decisions.
Finally, the guys end the episode by talking about CU's assistant coach hire after Jalen Courtney-Williams left for LSU.
In the latest episode of Half-Court Press, Wilson Moore and Jon Walker discuss how transfer portal season is going for Nebraska and Creighton men's basketball.
The two analyze the three Husker additions, including recent commits Rollie Worster and Gavin Griffiths. Creighton hasn't had as much significant movement, putting the Bluejays in an intriguing predicament.
They close out the episode discussing potential destinations for portal talents from the state, such as Chucky Hepburn and Frankie Fidler.
In the latest episode of Half-Court Press, Wilson Moore and Jon Walker break down the latest Nebraska and Creighton transfer portal news and begin to look ahead to the offseason after the Bluejays loss to Tennessee.
The guys predict each team's starting five based on who's left on the roster, and Jon goes into a deep dive on CU's challenges with Trey Alexander and Ryan Kalkbrenner's futures undecided.
Lastly, the duo look at the potential transfer targets and who may be coming this spring.
In the latest episode of Half-Court Press, Wilson Moore and Jon Walker recap the past week of March Madness, with Creighton winning a classic 2nd round matchup over Dana Altman and Oregon, and Nebraska's dream season coming to a close.
The guys begin by talking about why the Huskers fell to Texas A&M in the first round and what the future for the program looks like.
Next, the two break down how the Bluejays match up against the Volunteers, what the keys to a CU win will be and Jon gives a prediction for the game.
The duo also discuss potential transfer targets for both teams before giving a brief update on each other's bracket.
In the latest episode of Half-Court Press, Wilson Moore and Jon Walker break down the matchups and give their predictions for Nebraska and Creighton in the NCAA tournament.
The duo talk Nebraska vs. Texas A&M. Will the Huskers win their first NCAA tournament game and what will it take to beat the Aggies? How big of a role will Keisei Tominaga play?
They also discuss the importance of Ryan Kalkbrenner, particularly in the Akron matchup, and how far the Bluejays will go? Will the Jays reach the Final Four?
The two close out with their predictions for both teams.
In the latest episode of Half-Court Press, Wilson Moore and Jon Walker break down the upcoming Big Ten and Big East tournaments and give their predictions for Creighton and Nebraska.
The duo opens with Greg McDermott's contract extension and how it will allow the coach to retire at Creighton.
They then move onto Nebraska clinching a No. 3 seed — and more importantly, a double bye — in the Big Ten tournament, and break down what the Huskers' potential matchups will be.
The two discuss Creighton's potential matchups in the Big East tournament and the elite basketball that will be played in New York this week.
They also look at what will happen in the Big Ten tournament if Purdue gets knocked out.
They close out with their predictions for Creighton and Nebraska in their conference tournaments.
In the latest episode of Half-Court Press, Wilson Moore and Jon Walker talk why Nebraska and Keisei Tominaga particularly are the perfect Cinderella story for March Madness. Plus why Creighton's Baylor Scheierman is the unicorn of college basketball.
The duo open with Nebraska's win over Minnesota — that keeps looking like a better win — and the unfortunate, but understandable, loss to Ohio State.
They also discuss how the Huskers, particularly Keisei Tominaga, are the perfect Cinderella story for the NCAA tournament.
The two also look at Creighton's loss to St. John's — and Rick Pitino's now iconic white suit — and dominant win over Seton Hall.
Wilson and Jon discuss how matchups, not seeding, is what matters to the Jays in the NCAA tournament, and the impact Baylor Scheierman has had for CU.
They also break down where both teams currently are in the bracketology and which players will be walking in both upcoming Senior Days.
In the latest episode of Half-Court Press, Wilson Moore and Jon Walker discuss which was more unlikely: Creighton's win over No. 1 UConn or Nebraska's road win over Indiana.
The duo opens with the Jays' historic win over the top-ranked Huskies and how Creighton didn't really do anything different to defeat UConn.
They then turn Nebraska's road win over Indiana, including Keisei Tominaga's performance and what the victory does for the Huskers' NCAA resume.
The two take a quick look at where both teams will possibly see themselves seeded in the NCAA tournament.
They take a look at Creighton coach Greg McDermott's comments on the rumors of him taking the Ohio State or Louisville jobs.
The duo closes out with a discussion on what teams do after upsetting a No. 1 team and other big wins.
In the latest episode of Half-Court Press, Wilson Moore and Jon Walker break down the Big East teams beating up on each other benefits Nebraska basketball's NCAA tournament hopes.
The duo also discuss Nebraska's continued struggles on the road, and how history has shown that the Huskers must win one or two of their final three road games to make the NCAA tournament.
They close out with a look at Creighton's difficult run through the final leg of the regular season, and what one more marquee win could mean for the Jays' seeding in the Big Dance.
In the latest episode of Half-Court Press, Wilson Moore and Jon Walker recap of crazy week of basketball for both Creighton and Nebraska and look ahead at their NCAA tournament chances.
In the latest episode of Half-Court Press, Wilson Moore and Jon Walker break down Nebraska's continued struggles on the road and how Creighton's February schedule is tournament prep for the Jays.
The duo open with a at the night-and-day difference between the Huskers playing at home and on the road.
They then move onto Creighton's win over DePaul during the Pink Out game.
They briefly look at the Jays upcoming game against Butler before moving onto Nebraska vs. Wisconsin.
They close out with a look at how the difficult final run of Creighton's regular season is prep for the NCAA tournament and a broad look at college basketball.
In the latest episode of Half-Court Press, Wilson Moore and Jon Walker break down Nebraska basketball's chase for a spot in the NCAA tournament and look ahead to Creighton's upcoming schedule.
The duo opens with Nebraska men's basketball's recent wins (Northwestern on Alumni Day and Ohio State) and if this could this mean a potential return to the NCAA tournament for the Huskers.
They also discuss the status of Juwan Gary's calf strain and his impact on Nebraska basketball.
They also break down Rienk Mast's performance against Ohio State.
They also discuss Creighton's recent wins over Seton Hall and Xavier and the Jays' schedule ramping up this February.
In the latest episode of Half-Court Press, Wilson Moore and Jon Walker break down a down week for Nebraska basketball and Creighton's loss to No. 1 UConn.
The duo open with a recap of Nebraska's loss to Iowa and Creighton's win over St. Johns.
They then move to Creighton's loss to No. 1 UConn and what cost the Jays' the game.
The two then discuss Nebraska's overtime loss to Rutgers and the many opportunities that slipped through the Huskers' fingers in the game.
The duo move on to Juwan Gary's injury and what that means for Nebraska.
They close out with a look at the next games for Nebraska (vs. Northwestern) and Creighton (at Seton Hall).
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In the latest episode of Half-Court Press, Wilson Moore and Jon Walker break down Nebraska's win over No. 1 Purdue and coach Matt Painter's comments on the court storm.
The duo also look at how the Huskers' win might mean that Creighton will face a possible No. 1 team next week — UConn.
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In the latest episode of Half-Court Press, Wilson Moore and Jon Walker break down the latest Nebraska and Creighton basketball games, including the Huskers' beatdown of Indiana and the Jays bouncing back from a loss to Marquette.
The guys then have a deeper discussion about what parts of the game CU is struggling with, and how it's looking to improve before talking about whether it's time to hit the panic button.
The two then wrap up the episode by previewing both teams' weekend opponents.
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In the latest episode of Half-Court Press, Wilson Moore and Jon Walker break down two chaotic weeks for Nebraska and Creighton men's basketball.
The duo also take stock of where each program is heading into the new year.
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In the latest episode of Half-Court Press, Wilson Moore and Jon Walker break down the latest storylines from Creighton and Nebraska basketball, including a look at the Huskers' crucial Big Ten win over Michigan State.
The guys begin by discussing Creighton's rout of Central Michigan and how the big takeaway from the win is the Bluejays' finding consistency from the '4' or power forward position and what Mason Miller and Isaac Traudt can provide to a team full of explosive scorers already.
Wilson then takes a deep dive into the Huskers' past week including a look at what went wrong vs. the Gophers and how big Saturday's win over Michigan State was for the team's psyche moving forward.
The two end the episode by previewing what's ahead for both squads as nonconference play winds down.
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In the latest episode of Half-Court Press, Wilson Moore and Jon Walker recap Creighton's win over Nebraska and look at both team's current trajectory.
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In the latest episode of Half-Court Press, Sam McKewon and Wilson Moore introduce new Creighton beat writer Jon Walker, and the three preview the annual rivalry game between Creighton and Nebraska.
The crew starts by introducing Jon and his college basketball background.
They then move into previewing the Husker-Bluejay matchup on Sunday (Dec. 3).
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In the latest episode of Half-Court Press, Sam McKewon and Wilson Moore break down break down Nebraska and Creighton's latest wins, plus take a look at the state of the Big East and Big Ten so far.
The duo opens with a look at Nebraska's 5-0 start to the season and Josiah Allick's ability on defense.
They also take a look at the state of the Big Ten so far.
Sam and Wilson then move onto the Big East and Creighton's upcoming games in Kansas City.
They close out with a look ahead at Nebraska's game against Duquesne and will the Huskers be 7-0 when they take on the Bluejays?
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In the latest episode of Half-Court Press, Sam McKewon and Wilson Moore break down Creighton's high scoring win over Iowa and what the game possibly means for Nebraska who plays both teams.
The duo opens with a recap of Creighton vs. Iowa and how the Jays looked and what that game means for Nebraska who will play both teams.
They then turn to Nebraska's evolving lineup and the Huskers' game against Oregon State in Sioux Falls, S.D.
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In the latest episode of Half-Court Press, Sam McKewon and Wilson Moore are joined by Tom Shatel to discuss their first impressions of Creighton and Nebraska after both played their season openers.
The three debate on how this Bluejay team is different from last year's Elite Eight run and break down CU's offensive explosion vs. Florida A&M before talking about the team's improved depth and bench play.
Next, the guys talk the biggest takeaways from Nebrasketball's opening win over Lindenwood, including the debuts of Josiah Allick and Rienk Mast and what those big men will do to help NU's offensive strategy.
The podcast wraps with a brief review of the Huskers and Creighton's 2024 recruiting classes as National Signing Day finishes up.
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In the latest episode of Half-Court Press, Sam McKewon and Wilson Moore discuss what expectations are for Creighton and Nebraska basketball and keys for both teams to achieve those goals before the regular season kicks off next week.
Wilson begins by breaking down the Huskers' exhibition game vs. Doane last weekend where several NU players weren't available or injured. The two give the latest updates to the bizarre assault incident with Rienk Mast, Keisei Tominaga's ankle, and more.
The guys talk about how Nebraska, and specifically players like Mast, will need to perform to make a NCAA tournament bubble run or a NIT berth.
Sam then gives his take on the Jays' path trying to get back in Final Four contention and how an easier nonconference schedule may lead to higher prospects for the team heading into March.
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In the latest episode of Half-Court Press, Sam McKewon once again joins the show — this time with Wilson Moore — to run through both Nebraska and Creighton's complete roster with exhibition games for both teams looming.
Wilson then breaks down the construction of Nebraska basketball's roster and its strengths and weaknesses in each position group.
The two debate how this team can be more flexible with a group of versatile multi-position athletes but also question NU's ability to defend and the question marks at the point guard position with Sam Griesel moving on.
The duo wrap up the episode by doing the same roster rundown for Creighton and where its strong suits are but also question marks like replacing Ryan Nembhard, what kind of leap Trey Alexander can take, and filling in the "four" spot.
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In the latest episode of Half-Court Press, Joel Lorenzi hops on for his last podcast with Wilson Moore and the two discuss what they learned from Nebraska at Big Ten media days and Creighton at its own in-house media day.
Wilson breaks down why he believes the Huskers will be improved with a roster that was carefully crafted by Fred Hoiberg with a winning formula that worked down the stretch in the conference last February.
Joel then explains why he's back and forth on what Creighton's ceiling can be, what the Bluejays' primary issues are, and who Greg McDermott will be counting on to make a leap this season. Plus, a conversation on the Jays' Elite Eight rings.
The duo wrap up the episode with a Q&A on Joel's favorite memories while on the Creighton beat, his favorite stories, and more before he makes his farewell to the show.
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In the latest episode of Half-Court Press, Joel Lorenzi and Wilson Moore discuss what each learned from Creighton and Nebraska's first open practice of the 2023 basketball season and give their takes on what each team has in store during conference play.
The duo open the pod by breaking down the breaking news from the NBA with Damian Lillard being traded to Milwaukee.
Joel then runs down what portions of the Bluejays' Big East schedule will be toughest, including a conversation about just how deep the league is and its semblance to the Big East from the '80s.
Wilson gives his own takeaways from NU's Big Ten schedule before Joel gives a recap of CU's practice that included watching an improved Issac Traudt, what coach McDermott is needing from Trey Alexander this year without point guard Ryan Nembhard, and how Steven Ashworth will be used to provide more explosive shooting.
Wilson wraps up the episode by exploring what the expectations are for the Huskers, what fascinates him about the team's varying pieces, and a new addition that impressed him the most.
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In the latest episode of Half-Court Press, Joel Lorenzi is joined by new co-host Wilson Moore who has taken over the Nebraska basketball beat. Joel goes into a Q&A-type session to help listeners get to know the new voice.
Wilson and Joel then discuss how their careers have crossed paths before meeting up at the World-Herald together, where their passion for basketball began, debate what the greatest arenas in college basketball are, and more. Wilson also gives his overall impression of where the NU program is at this moment.
Joel then breaks down some of the big moves the Bluejays are making recruiting-wise for the 2024 class before getting into a hypothetical conversation about what the Creighton basketball brand would look like if Greg McDermott were to leave.
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In the latest episode of Half-Court Press, Joel Lorenzi and Sam McKewon give their observations from Creighton's three wins in the Bahamas and Nebraska's victories in Spain.
The duo begins with CU and what coach Greg McDermott will need out of Trey Alexander this season from a facilitator standpoint but also providing rim pressure.
Joel then discusses some of the players he noticed took big strides in their growth and improvement such as Mason Miller and Fred King, before talking about where Virginia transfer Issac Traudt fits in the rotation.
Sam then talks Nebrasketball and gives updates on several players who were not in Spain due to injury or playing for their international teams (21:15).
The two wrap up the podcast with a brief scouting report from Joel on NU's latest addition — guard Jerron "Boogie" Coleman — who spent a year at Mizzou while Joel was on that beat, and Lorenzi gives his thoughts on sports gambling's impact to the college game (28:45).
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In the latest episode of Half-Court Press, Joel Lorenzi and Sam McKewon take a look at the latest commit for Creighton men's basketball and the international trips for both the Bluejays and the Huskers.
The two start by breaking down four-star forward Jackson McAndrew's decision to commit to Creighton and how he can contribute.
They then turn to the Jays' upcoming trip to the Bahamas, looking at who we can expect to see on the court and what CU can gain from the trip.
They close out with Nebraska's first exhibition game in Spain.
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In the latest episode of Half-Court Press, Sam McKewon breaks down recent updates on Nebraska men's basketball, including who is injured, what the shorthanded Huskers can accomplish in Spain and a look at their latest commit.
Sam opens with a look at who is injured and who is available to play for the Huskers on their international trip.
He then turns to which position and players can most benefit from the Spain trip and Nebraska's lack of rebounders during those exhibition games.
He closes out with a look at Nebraska's latest commit, Matar Diop, and what he can add for the Huskers.
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In the latest episode of Half-Court Press, Joel Lorenzi and Sam McKewon predict who the contenders will be this season in the Big East, who each team lost and added in the offseason, as well as where they sit on the totem pole in relation to Creighton at the top of the conference.
The two take a close look at Villanova and discuss where that program's path is headed after a relatively disappointing season.
The pair then have a conversation on who they believe will be some of the surprising teams, including the three programs who have introduced new head coaches this summer.
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In the latest episode of Half-Court Press, Joel Lorenzi and Sam McKewon are joined by special guest Tom Shatel to talk about what the 2023-24 Creighton Bluejays will look like after the May 31 deadline announcement that Trey Alexander will return to CU for his junior season.
Joel breaks down what went into Alexander's decision-making process, including the coaching staff's sales pitch to the guard. The three talk about what his new role will be on a different roster and how Trey will be utilized with the new pieces, along with what this team's bench unit and overall expectations should look like heading into a loaded Big East conference.
The group also discuss what Keisei Tominaga's return will do for a Nebraska team searching for a postseason berth and what his future holds in the pro game either in the NBA or back home in Japan.
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In the latest episode of Half-Court Press, Joel Lorenzi and Sam McKewon discuss Joel's trip to the NBA Draft Combine, how the Creighton players performed in Chicago and what the future holds for Nebraska and Keisei Tominaga.
The duo open with what it is like to attend the Combine before taking a look at how Bluejays Trey Alexander, Ryan Kalkbrenner and Arthur Kaluma performed.
The two break down Creighton's "Dooms Day" scenario where neither Alexander or Kalkbrenner return to the school and how the Jays coaching staff would have to "scramble" to find replacements in the transfer portal.
They then turn to Nebraska and the feedback Tominaga may be receiving as he works out with NBA teams.
They close out with a brief look at the differences between Nebraska's and Creighton's programs.
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In the latest episode of Half-Court Press, Joel Lorenzi and Sam McKewon take a look at the new additions to the Creighton and Nebraska men's basketball teams.
The duo start by breaking down the Jays' latest commits — Brock Vice and Johnathan Lawson — and how they will fit in Creighton's lineup next season.
After a brief discussion on the NBA Combine vs. the NFL Combine, Joel and Sam turn their attention to the Huskers.
They look at the benefits of adding Iowa transfer point guard Ahron Ulis, especially since he is already familiar with the Big Ten. They also examine how a connection to Fred Hoiberg might have led to him commit to Nebraska.
The two then discuss "the heck of an addition" Josiah Allick and why he is coming to Nebraska.
They close out the podcast with a look at the players who have left both NU and CU, and who will be an NCAA tournament team next season.
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In the latest episode of Half-Court Press, Joel Lorenzi and Sam McKewon break down the Creighton and Nebraska players who have declared for the NBA draft — and who may come back.
The duo opens with a look at Trey Alexander and Arthur Kaluma entering the draft and which of the two may come back to Creighton next season.
They then discuss Ryan Kalkbrenner's future before moving on to Ryan Nembhard committing to Gonzaga.
They close the Creighton section with a look at the Bluejays' recent commit — Sterling Knox.
The two then turn to Keisei Tominaga entering the draft pool and what that could mean for Nebraska going forward.
They close out with a discussion of Hunter Sallis' visit and how Bryce McGowens could influence Sallis' decision.
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In the latest episode of Half-Court Press, Joel Lorenzi and Sam McKewon look at how Ryan Nembhard's decision shocked Creighton men's basketball and where the Bluejays go from here.
They open discussing Nembhard's decision to enter the transfer portal and where he is likely to land.
They follow that by breaking down what the other Jays may or may not plan to do and who Greg McDermott is targeting in the portal.
Then they break down who is visiting Nebraska and if the Huskers can land the Latrell Wrightsell-Hunter Sallis package deal.
They close out with who will advance to the NBA Finals.
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Joel Lorenzi and Sam McKewon look at why getting caught up in way too early rankings for next season can be a cautionary tale for Creighton fans.
They look at who has departed from the Jays' roster and who might be returning.
The crew also looks at Nebraska missing out on a big transfer target and where the Huskers might turn now for a point guard.
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Joel Lorenzi and Sam McKewon look back at the shocking end to Creighton's season against San Diego State in the Elite Eight.
The foul, the free throw, the fury: The crew looks at all angles of the game including what may have happened in overtime.
They then switch their attention to what is next for Creighton including several Jays with decisions to make about the NBA or transfer portal.
Later in the show, they look at possible transfer portal targets for both Creighton and Nebraska including Isaac Traudt.
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Joel Lorenzi and Sam McKewon recap Creighton's massive win over Baylor and preview the Jays' Sweet 16 matchup with Princeton.
They look at Ryan Nembhard's huge effort against Baylor, amid Creighton's best game of the season.
The crew breaks down the Jays' matchup with giant killer Princeton and how Creighton can avoid a similar fate to Arizona and Missouri.
They close the show with a look at rest of the remaining bracket including a possible showdown with No. 1 Alabama.
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Joel Lorenzi and Sam McKewon take a deep dive into Creighton's NCAA tournament selection and ask why the Jays are a 'hipster pick' when filling out a bracket.
They preview Creighton's matchup with N.C. State and take a look at Baylor and the other potential games for the Jays in Denver and beyond.
Later in the show, they predict how far Creighton will go and make their Final Four picks.
They close the episode with a look at the potential off-season moves for Nebraska basketball including going hunting in the transfer portal.
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Joel Lorenzi, Sam McKewon and Tom Shatel breakdown Creighton's and Nebraska's paths through the Big East and Big Ten tournaments.
They discuss how much pressure is actually on Creighton this week, considering they are setting pretty in the NET rankings.
Later in the show, the crew makes their predictions on who is in and who is out, when the NCAA tournament brackets are revealed on Sunday.
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Joel Lorenzi and Sam McKewon look at a rough week for Creighton and how concerning a two-game losing streak is?
They also discuss Nebraska's surge and what it will take to make the NIT.
Later in the show Joel and Sam get into a spirited debate over the Big Ten and Big East players of the year before pondering if Fred Hoiberg will be the conference coach of the year.
They close the show with a look at possible NCAA tournament bracket paths for Creighton and ask if the Big 12 conference is overrated?
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Joel Lorenzi and Dirk Chatelain discuss if Creighton can still win the Big East and if Fred Hoiberg and Nebraska are entering the NIT zone.
They also debate if you can only choose one, what would you rather have? A Big East title for Creighton or a deep NCAA tournament run.
We look at Fred Hoiberg and the resurgent Nebraska basketball team and ponder a path to the NIT for the Huskers.
They also declare that we could all use a little more Keisei Tominaga in our lives.
They close the show with a look at if Creighton will be a trendy seed in the NCAA tournament and debate the nation's best conference.
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Joel Lorenzi and Dirk Chatelain look at five big questions about Nebraska and Creighton basketball for the rest of the season.
They also discuss 'angry mode' Fred Hoiberg and the Huskers win at home over Ohio State.
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Joel Lorenzi and Dirk Chatelain look at Creighton's three-game winning streak and Nebraska's two big games ahead.
They preview the Jays matchup at UConn and the Huskers chance at two-straight wins against Minnesota and Illinois.
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Joel Lorenzi and Dirk Chatelain look at the huge TV audience for Creighton's Christmas Day game and discuss if this could become a trend for the Jays.
They also discuss Creighton women's brutal stretch with losses to three of the top 25 teams in the country including UConn.
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Joel Lorenzi and Dirk Chatelain look at the shocking turn of events that is Creighton's season so far.
They also try to get a handle on what Nebraska has to do to pull off any upsets in conference play.
They finish the show with a look at which conference is stronger entering league play: the Big Ten or the Big East?
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Joel Lorenzi and Dirk Chatelain look at one the most stunning results of the Nebraska vs Creighton rivalry with the Huskers' win over the Jays.
They discuss the very different paths forward now for both teams and look at the level of concern with Creighton and the potential revitalization of Fred Hoiberg at Nebraska.
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On a new episode of the Half-Court Press, Joel Lorenzi is joined by Dirk Chatelain to preview huge holiday tournaments ahead for Creighton and Nebraska.
They discuss the big challenge awaiting the Jays in Maui and ask if Nebraska is ready for the brutal schedule gauntlet the next few weeks.
Later in the show they look at the evolution of Creighton big man Ryan Kalkbrenner, who is showing out on offense as much as defense so far this season.
Dirk closes the show with a little 10 question quiz to dive into the deep basketball mind that is Joel Lorenzi.
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On a new episode of the Half-Court Press, we bid farewell to Nebraska basketball beat writer Jimmy Watkins.
Before that emotional moment, Jimmy and Joel Lorenzi discuss the early surprises with Creighton and Nebraska basketball.
They look at Baylor Scheierman's early impact on Creighton and discuss how excited anyone should be about the Huskers being 2-0.
Jimmy closes the show with a disturbing story involving the hijacking of a Starbucks bathroom for nearly an hour to get a quiet phone interview with Fred Hoiberg.
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On a new episode of the Half-Court Press, we bid farewell to Nebraska basketball beat writer Jimmy Watkins.
Before that emotional moment, Jimmy and Joel Lorenzi discuss the early surprises with Creighton and Nebraska basketball.
They look at Baylor Scheierman's early impact on Creighton and discuss how excited anyone should be about the Huskers being 2-0.
Jimmy closes the show with a disturbing story involving the hijacking of a Starbucks bathroom for nearly an hour to get a quiet phone interview with Fred Hoiberg.
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On a new episode of the Half-Court Press, Joel Lorenzi and Jimmy Watkins preview Creighton and Nebraska's season openers and give their predictions for the year.
They also quickly touch on the Huskers' loss to Colorado and Creighton rolling over Drury in the final exhibition games.
While previewing the season, they give their expectations on several topics including who will lead each team in scoring and how to handle playing rotation with the Jays' loaded roster.
They also give their season predictions for both teams.
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On a new episode of the Half-Court Press, Joel Lorenzi and Jimmy Watkins discuss what Juwan Gary can bring to the Husker's after his effort in the Chadron State win. They also discuss if there are any defensive concerns for Creighton.
Later, they look at the impact transfer Francisco Farabello could have for the Jays.
They close the show discussing Drake and 21 Savage's new collab album.
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On a new episode of the Half-Court Press, Joel Lorenzi and Jimmy Watkins discuss what Juwan Gary can bring to the Husker's after his effort in the Chadron State win. They also discuss if there are any defensive concerns for Creighton.
Later, they look at the impact transfer Francisco Farabello could have for the Jays.
They close the show discussing Drake and 21 Savage's new collab album.
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On a new episode of the Half-Court Press, Joel Lorenzi and Jimmy Watkins recap Joel's trip to the Big Apple for Big East media days and Ryan Kalkbrenner's potential snub. Then, the duo break down what Nebraska needs to do in their exhibition against Chadron State.
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On a new episode of the Half-Court Press, Joel Lorenzi and Jimmy Watkins recap Joel's trip to the Big Apple for Big East media days and Ryan Kalkbrenner's potential snub. Then, the duo break down what Nebraska needs to do in their exhibition against Chadron State.
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On a new episode of the Half-Court Press, Joel Lorenzi and Jimmy Watkins discuss Big Ten media days, Joel's Trey Alexander story and look ahead to Big East media days.
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On a new episode of the Half-Court Press, Joel Lorenzi and Jimmy Watkins discuss Big Ten media days, Joel's Trey Alexander story and look ahead to Big East media days.
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On a new episode of the Half-Court Press, Joel Lorenzi and Jimmy Watkins discuss what they have seen from Creighton and Nebraska basketball after the first week of practice.
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On a new episode of the Half-Court Press, Joel Lorenzi and Jimmy Watkins look at the "new coach swag" phenomenon, outline the hype trains to beware of, and answer the question, is a disgraced coach always a deal breaker?
Later, they discuss the racial disparities in the music industry that can lead some non-POC rappers to experience a faster "come up."
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On a new episode of the Half-Court Press, Joel Lorenzi and Jimmy Watkins draft their top players from Creighton and Nebraska basketball into supreme dream teams. Which team will reign superior?
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On a new episode of the Half-Court Press, Joel Lorenzi and Jimmy Watkins preview Creighton basketball's path through this years Big East Conference.
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Joel Lorenzi and Jimmy Watkins review each Big Ten team's offseason and project whether they'll rise or fall, looking at if the team can challenge preseason favorite Indiana and how Purdue, Wisconsin and Illinois look after losing their stars. Later, they discus which teams Nebraska can get ahead of and how Fred Hoiberg's Huskers can improve after three straight losing seasons.
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Joel Lorenzi and Jimmy Watkins look at potential big last second addition to this season's Husker basketball roster. They also look a Creighton losing a player right before school starts. The duo also discusses the new Nebraska basketball assistant hire made this week.
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On a new episode of the Half-Court Press, we introduce new Creighton writer Joel Lorenzi as he and Jimmy Watkins cover a variety of basketball topics.
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On the latest episode, World-Herald staff writers Jon Nyatawa and Sam McKewon recap the Huskers' disappointing 90-54 loss at Ohio State and assess the current state of affairs with the Jays. The Big Ten is full of talent and NU's offense desperately needs a jump start to help Nebraska survive. CU's offense has room for improvement, too, but Creighton's learned how to win with defense.
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Jon Nyatawa and Sam McKewon take a look at the seasons so far for Nebraska and Creighton basketball and preview the big game on Friday in Omaha.
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On the latest episode, World-Herald staff writers Jon Nyatawa and Sam McKewon discuss the recent basketball headlines for CU and NU. The Jays have paused practices after positive COVID-19 tests. The Huskers are trying to plan a season-opening tournament. The two schools will indeed play their rivalry game this year. Plus, they're both on a recruiting roll.
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On the latest episode, World-Herald staff writers Jon Nyatawa and Sam McKewon sort through the issues facing the Jays and Huskers as the teams work to solidify a regular season schedule in the wake of the pandemic. Will the NCAA's blueprint work? Will Creighton and Nebraska play this winter? Jon and Sam also discuss why CU feels it has more to prove, and why NU will be much improved.
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On the latest episode, World-Herald staff writers Jon Nyatawa and Chris Heady react to the UConn-Big East reunion. What does it mean for CU? Also, they answer some fan questions about Husker hoops: tidbits on Dalano Banton and Lat Mayen, and a starting five prediction.
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On the latest episode, World-Herald staff writers Jon Nyatawa and Chris Heady discuss the latest developments during college basketball's unprecedented hiatus due to the coronavirus pandemic. Most of the Huskers are on campus now. The Jays are not. What's this summer look like for the two programs? They also analyze NU's non-conference schedule and break down three CU storylines (NBA draft, roster adds and NCAA investigation) set to play out over the next couple months.
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On the latest episode, World-Herald staff writers Jon Nyatawa and Chris Heady discuss the Huskers’ addition of Trevor Lakes, the impact of the NBA draft on the Jays and the challenges of building a roster in this age of college basketball where player movement is so common. They also talk about their first-ever driveway basketball hoops, Dennis Rodman’s rebounding prowess and a hypothetical 2-on-2 game between current NU and CU players.
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On the latest episode, World-Herald staff writers Jon Nyatawa and Chris Heady break down the transfer market. Who’s in, and who’s out? They also discuss Nebraska’s situation at point guard for next year. And they evaluate the recruiting challenge facing Creighton, which has three open roster spots but not a lot of playing time to advertise.
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On the latest episode, World-Herald staff writers Jon Nyatawa and Chris Heady react to the sudden end to the 2019-20 college hoops season. One of Creighton's best teams in school history won't get a chance to prove itself in March. The Jays have to deal with that. Meanwhile, the Huskers again find themselves in roster retooling mode as the transfer portal fills up. How different will Nebraska look next year? And will this always be the plan?
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On the latest episode, World-Herald staff writers Jon Nyatawa and Chris Heady react to the landmark decision to cancel the NCAA tournament in response to the coronavirus pandemic. This week featured an improbable 48-hour sequence of headlines, where Nebraska and Creighton each momentarily held a place within the national conversation. Fred Hoiberg got sick on the bench while coaching. The Jays played the final game of the college hoops season. Nyatawa and Heady discuss it all.
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On the latest episode, World-Herald staff writer Jon Nyatawa recaps the recent headlines on the local college hoops scene. Creighton won a share of its first-ever Big East title Saturday, but a knee injury will likely keep point guard Marcus Zegarowski from playing in this week's conference tournament. Nebraska, meanwhile, will be without two of its top guards in the Big Ten tournament. But the Huskers announced two new additions Tuesday: football players Noah Vedral and Brant Banks.
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On the latest episode, World-Herald staff writers Jon Nyatawa and Chris Heady discuss a disappointing Sunday afternoon of hoops for both Creighton and Nebraska. The Jays gave up 14 3-pointers in a 91-71 loss to St. John's. The Huskers connected on just eight of their 30 free-throw attempts in an overtime defeat to Northwestern. How did this happen, and what does it mean?
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On the latest episode, World-Herald staff writers Jon Nyatawa and Chris Heady discuss Creighton’s remarkable surge in February and its potential in March. They also break down Nebraska’s defeat to Illinois before examining signs of progress during the losing streak.
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On the latest episode, World-Herald staff writers Jon Nyatawa and Chris Heady discuss the week's results for Creighton and Nebraska. The Jays picked up a road win at No. 10 Seton Hall, reinserting themselves into the Big East title race. The Huskers couldn't quite take down No. 9 Maryland, but they may have revealed a blueprint for what the future holds in Fred Hoiberg's system.
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On the latest episode, World-Herald staff writers Jon Nyatawa and Chris Heady are joined by columnist Tom Shatel to discuss the Jays' recent surge. What's the ceiling for CU? They also talk about Nebraska's seven-game skid. This week, with a midweek bye, marks an important moment for the Huskers.
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On the latest episode, World-Herald staff writers Jon Nyatawa and Chris Heady break down the Jays' recent loss at Georgetown and their 2-3 start in Big East play. Can Creighton take the next step? They also discuss the remarkable home record for Big Ten teams, and whether Nebraska can continue that trend at Pinnacle Bank Arena. Also, what's up with Jervay Green?
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On the latest episode, World-Herald staff writers Jon Nyatawa and Chris Heady preview the week ahead for the Jays and Huskers. CU hosts No. 16 Villanova, which is a statement-game opportunity early in Big East play. Nebraska is trying to make improvements in a talent-filled Big Ten. Iowa is up next for NU.
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On the latest episode, World-Herald staff writers Jon Nyatawa and Chris Heady recap the last week of Nebraska and Creighton hoops. The Huskers pushed Indiana to overtime and beat Purdue during a 48-hour span. Is this progress? And Denzel Mahoney made his debut for the Jays, who won ugly against Oklahoma. What does that win mean? Also discussed: NU recruiting news.
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On the latest episode, World-Herald staff writers Jon Nyatawa and Chris Heady discuss the Jays’ 95-76 victory against NU on Saturday. Creighton looked great, but what’s next? The Huskers certainly have some questions to answer.
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On the latest episode, World-Herald staff writers Jon Nyatawa and Chris Heady analyze all the elements of Saturday's in-state showdown. What will the rivalry look like with Fred Hoiberg at NU? How will the Jays respond after last year's blowout defeat? Plus, an in-depth discussion about matchups — where CU has the edge and what the Huskers hope to exploit.
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On the latest episode, World-Herald staff writers Jon Nyatawa and Chris Heady recap how Nebraska and Creighton did at their respective Thanksgiving holiday tournaments and break down where both teams stand at this stage of the season.
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On the latest episode, World-Herald staff writers Jon Nyatawa and Chris Heady react to weekend wins by both Nebraska and Creighton. Does a victory mean that the Huskers are turning a corner? Can the Jays play their preferred style with a limited rotation? Also, what’s next for both teams?
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On the latest episode, World-Herald staff writers Jon Nyatawa and Chris Heady recap the results of college basketball's opening night. The Jays' vets led the way in an 81-55 win over Kennesaw State. The Huskers suffered a surprising 66-47 defeat to UC Riverside. Plus, a brief look ahead to CU's next test, a road trip to Michigan.
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On the latest episode, World-Herald staff writers Jon Nyatawa and Chris Heady share their observations about the Huskers on the court (after a 91-63 exhibition win over Doane) and off the court (following the release of the Big Ten Network's Italy trip documentary). They react to the news that Creighton will be without center Jacob Epperson for the next few months. Plus, 2019-20 predictions!
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On the latest episode, World-Herald staff writers Jon Nyatawa and Chris Heady discuss the preseason storylines for Creighton and Nebraska. The Jays, who have lofty internal expectations, were picked to finish seventh in the Big East by the league coaches. Nebraska was 13th in the Big Ten media preseason poll, but the Huskers are building for the future. Plus, a recruiting update.
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On the latest episode, World-Herald staff writers Jon Nyatawa and Chris Heady recap the overseas trips for Nebraska and Creighton. The Huskers won all four of their games, while the Jays went 2-1. So what did we learn?
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On the latest episode, World-Herald staff writers Jon Nyatawa and Chris Heady recap July's set of 10 practices and set the stage for August's competitions. Both the Jays and Huskers have been preparing to play a few exhibition games. CU's headed to Australia. NU's going to Italy. So how will each squad benefit?
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On the latest episode, World-Herald staff writers Jon Nyatawa and Chris Heady discuss the recent roster pieces added to Nebraska's program. How did this all come together? And what about Isaiah Roby? They also break down Creighton's 2019 recruiting class and evaluate the options available to Martin Krampelj.
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On the latest episode, World-Herald staff writers Jon Nyatawa and Chris Heady discuss the testimony and evidence presented during the college basketball bribery trial, and how it could impact Creighton and the rest of the sport. They also provide updates on the Jays' roster and the Huskers' roster.
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On the latest episode, World-Herald reporters Jon Nyatawa and Chris Heady share their impressions of the Final Four and Virginia's run to a national championship. They also preview the potentially chaotic conclusion to the 2019 recruiting cycle as both Nebraska and Creighton ramp up their hunt for prospects and transfers.
Here's a rundown of the topics and when they're discussed:
Open — The Final Four. Impressions and reactions 18:03 — Hiring assistant coaches. Could Doc Sadler return to NU? 24:09 — What kinds of recruits/transfers are the Huskers targeting? 30:17 — Creighton's recruiting plan. What's next for the Jays?
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On the latest episode, World-Herald staff writers Jon Nyatawa and Chris Heady react to the Huskers' announcement that Fred Hoiberg will be their basketball coach. They also discuss the college basketball landscape — why certain programs are breaking through on the national stage, and what's needed for Nebraska and Creighton to do the same.
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On the latest episode, World-Herald staff writers Jon Nyatawa and Chris Heady react to Nebraska's decision to fire Tim Miles. Now what? Will NU hire Fred Hoiberg? Also, Creighton's season concluded at TCU. They evaluate the 2018-19 campaign and preview the Jays' offseason storylines.
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On the latest episode, World-Herald staff writers Jon Nyatawa and Chris Heady react to the news that Nebraska is targeting Fred Hoiberg as a possible replacement for Tim Miles. They also break down the NIT bracket, which could create a Huskers-Jays rematch if both teams were to win twice. Plus, Final Four picks!
Open — Nebraska wants Fred Hoiberg to be its new coach
7:30 — Things just got awkward for Husker Hoops
11:21 — NIT preview: NU vs. CU could happen again
14:55 — Are teams ever really ready to play in the NIT?
18:37 — NIT rules
21:07 — Why Creighton missed an NCAA berth
23:22 — Final Four picks
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On the latest episode, World-Herald staff writers Jon Nyatawa and Chris Heady break down the Huskers' impressive rally in an overtime win over Iowa. Where'd that come from and why couldn't NU produce more moments like that? They preview the Big Ten and Big East tournaments. They discuss the Jays' NCAA bubble chances. And they talk about the federal indictment filed last week that implicated Creighton in the college basketball bribery scandal.
Here's a rundown of the topics and when they're discussed:
Open — Hello, March! 4:15 — Nebraska's win over Iowa. Where'd that come from? 8:33 — All of the what-ifs for NU... 17:54 — Big Ten tournament preview 22:40 — Tim Miles' last stand? 28:03 — Big East tournament preview 36:02 — The Jays' case for an NCAA bid 50:50 — Creighton's links to the college hoops bribery scandal
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On the latest episode, World-Herald staff writer Jon Nyatawa is joined by colleague Tony Boone to discuss UNO's upcoming appearance in the Summit League tournament. They break down the challenge that awaits the Mavs.
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On the latest episode, World-Herald staff writers Jon Nyatawa and Chris Heady look back at the Huskers' disastrous loss at Michigan and examine why things have unraveled this year. They also talk about expectations for Creighton and preview the Jays' big road game at Marquette.
Here's a rundown of the topics and when they're discussed:
Open — Everything went wrong for NU at Michigan 3:50 — A tale of two seasons 9:47 — Heady's story about psychology, leadership and confidence 21:27 — Creighton's team chemistry 24:33 — Is an NIT bit acceptable for this CU group? 26:45 — Righting the wrong vs. Marquette 38:30 — Big Ten/Big East predictions! Players of the year and league champs
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On the latest episode, World-Herald staff writers Jon Nyatawa and Chris Heady are joined by their colleague, Tony Boone, to break down UNO's impressive 2018-19 campaign. How did the Mavs build a conference championship contender and what else is possible for this team? They also wonder how Nebraska will rebound after the Penn State loss, and whether Creighton can now take the next step.
Here's a rundown of the topics and when they're discussed:
Open — UNO is good, and it's not a surprise 7:57 — What's at stake for the Mavs? 13:01 — How did they bounce back from last year so quickly? 23:03 — UNO's 2017 team vs. the 2019 squad 32:17 — Where does Nebraska go from here? 39:05 — Creighton hopes for more progress after snapping its losing streak
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On the latest episode, World-Herald staff writers Jon Nyatawa and Chris Heady analyze Creighton's recent stretch of play. Are there signs of progress, or just more examples that CU hasn't arrived? Maybe the final few games will provide the answer. Then there's Nebraska, which is stuck on a seven-game losing streak and continuing to lose confidence as the setbacks pile up.
Here's a rundown of the topics and when they're discussed:
Open — The struggle is real in 2019
3:25 — Will the Jays show indisputable signs of growth before the season ends?
10:50 — Creighton's favorable schedule down the stretch
17:27 — The Huskers haven't responded well to adversity lately
23:27 — Breaking through in a loaded Big Ten
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