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Half-Court Press

Two of the Omaha World-Herald's biggest hoops junkies — Nebraska beat writer Wilson Moore and Creighton beat writer Jon Walker — team up to share their college basketball insight and analysis.

Omaha World-Herald · Lee Enterprises

149 episodesEN-US

Show overview

Half-Court Press has been publishing since 2019, and across the 7 years since has built a catalogue of 149 episodes. That works out to roughly 100 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a monthly cadence.

Episodes typically run thirty-five to sixty minutes — most land between 35 min and 46 min — and the run-time is fairly consistent across the catalogue. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-US-language Sports show.

The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 1 weeks ago, with 13 episodes already out so far this year. The busiest year was 2023, with 30 episodes published. Published by Lee Enterprises.

Episodes
149
Running
2019–2026 · 7y
Median length
41 min
Cadence
Monthly

From the publisher

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

Latest Episodes

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Tourney shakeups and Nebraska, Creighton announce bonus trips

May 8, 202633 min

How the "five-in-five" rule could reshape college hoops + roster updates

Apr 24, 202638 min

Where Creighton and Nebraska rosters stand amid transfer portal

<p>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.</p>

Apr 9, 202629 min

Nebraska’s historic run, McDermott's last hurrah and portal dreams

<p>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.</p>

Apr 1, 202644 min

Greg McDermott to retire, Jon and Sam react

<p>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.</p>

Mar 23, 202615 min

March Madness? Nebraska prepares for Troy, Creighton heading to the Crown

<p class="p1">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.</p>

Mar 18, 202636 min

Jon and Wilson reveal final all-conference ballots

<p>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.</p>

Mar 10, 202638 min

Wilson likes portal situation, Creighton sees first losing record in a decade

<p>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.</p>

Feb 27, 202640 min

Creighton gets their mojo back? Nebraska tired after stretch

<p>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.</p>

Feb 20, 202643 min

How No. 7 Nebraska gets back on track, Creighton's embarrassing loss to DePaul

<p>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.</p>

Feb 14, 202642 min

Nebraska steadies after losses, Creighton still teaching basics

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

Feb 5, 202632 min

Frager day-to-day, but is NU a No. 1 seed? Is Creighton's bubble bursting?

<p>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.</p>

Jan 23, 202653 min

No. 10 Nebraska still unbeaten, Creighton recovers in Big East

<p>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.</p>

Jan 9, 202633 min

Top 25 Nebraska and has Creighton found their footing?

<p>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.</p>

Dec 18, 202539 min

Nebraska demolishes Creighton and Wisconsin

<p>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. </p>

Dec 11, 202535 min

It's Rivalry Week: Previewing the must-watch Creighton-Nebraska game

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

Dec 4, 202534 min

Hudson Greer's redshirt, Nebraska's early run and favorite Thanksgiving sides

<p>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. </p>

Nov 26, 202538 min

Creighton smoked by Gonzaga; Nebraska cruising early

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

Nov 15, 202541 min

Previewing Nebraska's and Creighton's basketball seasons

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

Nov 3, 202545 min

Recapping Big Ten media days and looking ahead to the basketball season

<p>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.</p>

Oct 17, 202546 min
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