Half-Court Press

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Half-Court Press episodes

October 23 Nebraska needs rebounds. Creighton needs stops. And tipoff is almost here
The countdown to college hoops is on, and Nebraska and Creighton have work to do before tipoff. Wilson Moore and Jon Walker break down the biggest takeaways from exhibition play, the Huskers’ rebounding woes and the Bluejays’ defensive makeover. Plus, which freshmen are ready to make noise? Size up opening-night lineups and look at what it takes to survive the physical grind of the Big Ten and Big East.

43 min
October 14 Creighton basketball's media day break down and what's to come this season
Gary Sharp and Jon Walker break down Creighton basketball's media day break down and what's to come this season.
15 min
October 05 The Big Ten media poll, the hype and do exhibition games matter?
Where does Nebraska basketball fit in the Big Ten? Gary Sharp and Wilson Moore break down the preseason media poll, discuss why the Huskers landed where they did. They also dive into Pryce Sandfort, the Big Ten competition and the early games that could shape Nebraska’s NCAA Tournament résumé.
33 min
August 10 Strong Nebraska basketball offseason doesn't slow Big Red Bandwagon
Wilson Moore and Gary Sharp recap Nebraska's summer, get into the reality that the Huskers have two All-Big Ten preseason selections and break down the latest on Jamarques Lawrence. Plus, what are the expectations for the 2026-27 season?
45 min
August 03 Creighton wraps up summer workouts with a different style
Gary Sharp and Jon Walker look ahead to the 2026-27 season, with summer workout observations and debating the most intriguing position battles. Which newcomers stand out and the Huss coaching effect.
45 min
May 28 Creighton's wing battle, Nebraska’s Big Ten ceiling and portal wins
Jon Walker and Wilson Moore look ahead to the 2026-27 season, projecting Creighton and Nebraska’s opening-night starting lineups and debating the most intriguing position battles — a la Jasen Green vs. Hudson Greer for the Bluejays and Boden Kapke's ability to replace Rink Mast’s impact in Lincoln. Plus, which programs nailed the transfer portal? How many bids will the Big Ten and Big East earn in an expanded NCAA tournament field?
44 min
May 08 Tourney shakeups and Nebraska, Creighton announce bonus trips
Jon Walker and Wilson Moore break news on newly announced Nebraska and Creighton basketball trips plus talk NCAA Tournament expansion — the good and the bad.
34 min
April 24 How the "five-in-five" rule could reshape college hoops + roster updates
Wilson Moore and Jon Walker dive into NCAA president Charlie Baker’s push for the “five-in-five” eligibility model, what it could mean for Nebraska and Creighton rosters, how recent transfer portal additions reshape both programs and the key questions still facing the Huskers and Jays heading into next season.
39 min
April 09 Where Creighton and Nebraska rosters stand amid transfer portal
Jon Walker and Wilson Moore share transfer portal updates as Creighton's roster loses many and Nebraska faces surprises. This episode was recorded 2 p.m. Thursday.
30 min
April 01 Nebraska’s historic run, McDermott's last hurrah and portal dreams
In the latest episode of Half-Court Press, Wilson Moore and Jon Walker break down Nebraska’s historic NCAA Tournament run and Creighton’s upcoming “last hurrah” under Greg McDermott at the College Basketball Crown. They speculate what Fred Hoiberg and Alan Huss need in the transfer portal heading into a pivotal offseason.
45 min