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Half-Court Press

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

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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.

00:32:01
May 8, 2026 12:54 PM
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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.

00:37:44
Apr 24, 2026 11:37 AM
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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.

00:28:07
Apr 9, 2026 2:40 PM
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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.

00:43:50
Apr 1, 2026 8:33 AM
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Greg McDermott to retire, Jon and Sam react

Jon Walker and Sam McKewon react to news of Creighton coach Greg McDermott retiring — Mac's legacy at CU, why he chose to step away now and the challenge Alan Huss faces in taking over for the program's winningest coach.

00:14:13
Mar 23, 2026 11:24 AM
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March Madness? Nebraska prepares for Troy, Creighton heading to the Crown

Wilson Moore has arrived in Oklahoma City to cover Nebraska's first round game against Troy in the 2026 NCAA men's basketball tournament and Jon Walker previews Creighton's bid in the College Basketball Crown.

00:35:16
Mar 18, 2026 7:30 AM
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Jon and Wilson reveal final all-conference ballots

Jon Walker and Wilson Moore talk Nebraska’s comfy triple bye status in an 18 team Big Ten Tournament and Creighton’s chances against Seton Hall & Co. at the Big East tourney. Both reveal their first team conference ballots.

00:37:34
Mar 10, 2026 11:53 AM
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Wilson likes portal situation, Creighton sees first losing record in a decade

Jon Walker and Wilson Moore break down statistical oddities as Creighton sees first losing record in a decade after dropping another to DePaul, Wilson talks portal setup and both look towards season-end ambitions.

00:39:55
Feb 27, 2026 2:47 PM
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Creighton gets their mojo back? Nebraska tired after stretch

Jon Walker and Wilson Moore discuss Creighton’s surprise win at UConn, the Fred Hoiberg phone-smack incident after Nebraska’s loss at Iowa and All-Big Ten and All-Big East ballots as the basketball season nears its end.

00:42:14
Feb 19, 2026 6:30 PM
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How No. 7 Nebraska gets back on track, Creighton's embarrassing loss to DePaul

The Omaha World-Herald's Wilson Moore and Jon Walker talk how the Huskers, at No. 7, can stay on track and react to Creighton's loss to DePaul.

00:40:53
Feb 14, 2026 7:0 AM
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Nebraska steadies after losses, Creighton still teaching basics

Wilson Moore and Jon Walker talk Nebraska’s first couple losses while Creighton’s season veers from Final Four dreams to bubble oblivion.

00:31:27
Feb 5, 2026 4:29 PM
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Frager day-to-day, but is NU a No. 1 seed? Is Creighton's bubble bursting?

Jon Walker and Wilson Moore break down implications of Braden Frager’s ankle injury, whether Nebraska will be a No. 1 seed and if Creighton’s bubble is about to pop.

00:52:26
Jan 23, 2026 9:0 AM
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No. 10 Nebraska still unbeaten, Creighton recovers in Big East

Jon Walker and Wilson Moore break down the state of the local college hoops scene as unbeaten No. 10 Nebraska seeks a win in Indiana and Creighton must hold steady in the Big East as St. Johns comes to Omaha.

00:32:24
Jan 9, 2026 10:43 AM
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Top 25 Nebraska and has Creighton found their footing?

The Omaha World-Herald's Jon Walker and Wilson Moore break down Nebraska basketball success and how Creighton is progressing in the season after their slow success.

00:37:35
Dec 18, 2025 2:8 PM
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Nebraska demolishes Creighton and Wisconsin

Jon Walker and Wislon Moore break down the state of the Nebraska college hoops scene after Nebraska notched back-to-back blowout wins over Creighton and Wisconsin. 

00:34:27
Dec 11, 2025 4:4 PM
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It's Rivalry Week: Previewing the must-watch Creighton-Nebraska game

Jon Walker and Wilson Moore preview the in-state rivalry game between Creihghton and Nebraska. 

00:33:22
Dec 3, 2025 7:25 PM
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Hudson Greer's redshirt, Nebraska's early run and favorite Thanksgiving sides

Before Nebraska rocked KC and Creighton struggled in Las Vegas, Jon Walker and Wilson Moore talked about the Huskers' early-season surge, CU's decision to pull the redshirt on star freshman Hudson Greer and favorite Thanksgiving sides and pies. 

00:37:07
Nov 26, 2025 9:9 AM
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Creighton smoked by Gonzaga; Nebraska cruising early

Jon Walker and Wilson Moore talk about Creighton's blowout loss to Gonzaga and Nebraska's nation-leading winning streak. 

00:40:55
Nov 14, 2025 9:8 PM
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Previewing Nebraska's and Creighton's basketball seasons

In the latest episode of Half-Court Press, Wilson Moore and Jon Walker preview the 2025-26 season for Creighton and Nebraska basketball. 

00:44:05
Nov 3, 2025 9:57 AM
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Recapping Big Ten media days and looking ahead to the basketball season

In the latest episode of Half-Court Press, Wilson Moore and Jon Walker recap Big Ten basketball media days and talk the approaching start of the season.

00:44:44
Oct 16, 2025 8:3 PM
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What to you need to know as Creighton and Nebraska basketball begin practice

In the latest episode of Half-Court Press, Wilson Moore and Jon Walker look ahead to Nebraska's and Creighton's basketball seasons as the teams begin their preseason workouts.

00:40:35
Sep 25, 2025 9:41 PM
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What will Nebraska and Creighton's starting lineups look like?

In the latest episode of Half-Court Press, Wilson Moore and Jon Walker break down the latest Creighton and Nebraska basketball news, including recent media availabilities, starting lineups and NBA summer leagues.

00:42:23
Aug 13, 2025 7:0 AM
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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.

00:19:14
Jun 27, 2025 3:9 PM
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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. 

00:49:17
May 20, 2025 6:7 PM
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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. 

00:33:54
Apr 17, 2025 2:55 PM
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