Half-Court Press

Half-Court Press

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Half-Court Press episodes

  • Creighton's Ryan Kalkbrenner heads to Charlotte and recapping NBA draft news

    In the latest episode of Half-Court Press, Wilson Moore and Jon Walker break down the 2025 NBA draft and where Creighton and Nebraska players ended up.

    Jon and Wilson discuss why the Charlotte Hornets are a good fit for Ryan Kalkbrenner and what the former Creighton center said during his post-draft media availability. 

    The duo discuss Brice Williams signing with the Detroit Pistons and if signing an undrafted free agent deal is better than being selected as one of the final picks of the draft.

    21 min
  • Creighton, Nebraska add pieces to roster; why Husker hoops needs a GM

    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. 

    51 min
  • Creighton's program-defining move; Nebraska's staff addition; finalizing rosters

    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. 

    36 min
  • Huskers end on high note; Nebraska and Creighton's fast and furious portal push

    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. 

    45 min

About Half-Court Press

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The Half-Court Press podcast goes in-depth on all the latest Creighton and Nebraska basketball news.​

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