Episodios

  • Creighton's Ryan Kalkbrenner heads to Charlotte and recapping NBA draft news
    Jun 27 2025

    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.

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    20 m
  • Creighton, Nebraska add pieces to roster; why Husker hoops needs a GM
    May 20 2025

    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.

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    51 m
  • Creighton's program-defining move; Nebraska's staff addition; finalizing rosters
    Apr 17 2025

    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.

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    35 m
  • Huskers end on high note; Nebraska and Creighton's fast and furious portal push
    Apr 9 2025

    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.

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    44 m
  • Putting a bow on Creighton's season; transfer portal targets for both teams
    Mar 28 2025

    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.

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    51 m
  • The NCAA and the Crown — Nebraska and Creighton in the postseason
    Mar 17 2025

    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.

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    39 m
  • Why Nebraska's season collapsed; expectations for Creighton in NYC
    Mar 11 2025

    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.

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    35 m
  • Nebraska's late-season meltdown, picking conference awards
    Mar 6 2025

    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.

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    43 m