Half-Court Press

The countdown to college hoops is on, and Nebraska and Creighton have work to do before tipoff. Wilson Moore and Jon Walker break down the biggest takeaways from exhibition play, the Huskers’ rebounding woes and the Bluejays’ defensive makeover. Plus, which freshmen are ready to make noise? Size up opening-night lineups and look at what it takes to survive the physical grind of the Big Ten and Big East.

Gary Sharp and Jon Walker break down Creighton basketball's media day break down and what's to come this season.

Where does Nebraska basketball fit in the Big Ten? Gary Sharp and Wilson Moore break down the preseason media poll, discuss why the Huskers landed where they did. They also dive into Pryce Sandfort, the Big Ten competition and the early games that could shape Nebraska’s NCAA Tournament résumé.

Wilson Moore and Gary Sharp recap Nebraska's summer, get into the reality that the Huskers have two All-Big Ten preseason selections and break down the latest on Jamarques Lawrence. Plus, what are the expectations for the 2026-27 season? 

Gary Sharp and Jon Walker look ahead to the 2026-27 season, with summer workout observations and debating the most intriguing position battles. Which newcomers stand out and the Huss coaching effect.  

Jon Walker and Wilson Moore look ahead to the 2026-27 season, projecting Creighton and Nebraska’s opening-night starting lineups and debating the most intriguing position battles — a la Jasen Green vs. Hudson Greer for the Bluejays and Boden Kapke's ability to replace Rink Mast’s impact in Lincoln. Plus, which programs nailed the transfer portal? How many bids will the Big Ten and Big East earn in an expanded NCAA tournament field?

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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. 

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

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. 

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

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