Half-Court Press

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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