Half-Court Press

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Half-Court Press episodes

June 16, 2020 Half-Court Press: Evaluating the impact of coronavirus on Nebraska, Creighton hoops
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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56 min
April 30, 2020 Half-Court Press: More roster moves for Nebraska and Creighton
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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1 hr 8 min
April 07, 2020 Half-Court Press: It’s transfer season at Nebraska and Creighton
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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50 min
March 24, 2020 Creighton's dream season ends abruptly; Nebraska's building a new team - March 24
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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1 hr 3 min
March 13, 2020 March Madness is canceled; recapping 48 hours of unprecedented events - March 13
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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1 hr 12 min
March 10, 2020 Creighton's point guard gets injured in title-clinching win; Nebraska's lineup changes - March 10
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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37 min
March 02, 2020 Recapping Sunday letdowns by Creighton and Nebraska - March 2
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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53 min
February 25, 2020 Creighton stays hot; Nebraska’s skid continues - Feb. 25
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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45 min
February 13, 2020 Creighton wins at Seton Hall; Nebraska nearly upsets Maryland - Feb. 13
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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44 min
February 04, 2020 Creighton's dreaming big; Nebraska's stuck in a slump - Feb. 4
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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48 min