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Half-Court Press: Evaluating the impact of coronavirus on Nebraska, Creighton hoops

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06/16/20 • 54 min

On the latest episode, World-Herald staff writers Jon Nyatawa and Chris Heady discuss the latest developments during college basketball's unprecedented hiatus due to the coronavirus pandemic. Most of the Huskers are on campus now. The Jays are not. What's this summer look like for the two programs? They also analyze NU's non-conference schedule and break down three CU storylines (NBA draft, roster adds and NCAA investigation) set to play out over the next couple months.

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06/16/20 • 54 min

Half-Court Press: More roster moves for Nebraska and Creighton

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04/30/20 • 66 min

On the latest episode, World-Herald staff writers Jon Nyatawa and Chris Heady discuss the Huskers’ addition of Trevor Lakes, the impact of the NBA draft on the Jays and the challenges of building a roster in this age of college basketball where player movement is so common. They also talk about their first-ever driveway basketball hoops, Dennis Rodman’s rebounding prowess and a hypothetical 2-on-2 game between current NU and CU players.

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04/30/20 • 66 min

Half-Court Press: It’s transfer season at Nebraska and Creighton

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04/07/20 • 48 min

On the latest episode, World-Herald staff writers Jon Nyatawa and Chris Heady break down the transfer market. Who’s in, and who’s out? They also discuss Nebraska’s situation at point guard for next year. And they evaluate the recruiting challenge facing Creighton, which has three open roster spots but not a lot of playing time to advertise.

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04/07/20 • 48 min

Creighton's dream season ends abruptly; Nebraska's building a new team - March 24

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03/24/20 • 61 min

On the latest episode, World-Herald staff writers Jon Nyatawa and Chris Heady react to the sudden end to the 2019-20 college hoops season. One of Creighton's best teams in school history won't get a chance to prove itself in March. The Jays have to deal with that. Meanwhile, the Huskers again find themselves in roster retooling mode as the transfer portal fills up. How different will Nebraska look next year? And will this always be the plan?

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03/24/20 • 61 min

March Madness is canceled; recapping 48 hours of unprecedented events - March 13

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03/13/20 • 70 min

On the latest episode, World-Herald staff writers Jon Nyatawa and Chris Heady react to the landmark decision to cancel the NCAA tournament in response to the coronavirus pandemic. This week featured an improbable 48-hour sequence of headlines, where Nebraska and Creighton each momentarily held a place within the national conversation. Fred Hoiberg got sick on the bench while coaching. The Jays played the final game of the college hoops season. Nyatawa and Heady discuss it all.

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03/13/20 • 70 min

Creighton's point guard gets injured in title-clinching win; Nebraska's lineup changes - March 10

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03/10/20 • 35 min

On the latest episode, World-Herald staff writer Jon Nyatawa recaps the recent headlines on the local college hoops scene. Creighton won a share of its first-ever Big East title Saturday, but a knee injury will likely keep point guard Marcus Zegarowski from playing in this week's conference tournament. Nebraska, meanwhile, will be without two of its top guards in the Big Ten tournament. But the Huskers announced two new additions Tuesday: football players Noah Vedral and Brant Banks.

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03/10/20 • 35 min

Recapping Sunday letdowns by Creighton and Nebraska - March 2

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03/02/20 • 51 min

On the latest episode, World-Herald staff writers Jon Nyatawa and Chris Heady discuss a disappointing Sunday afternoon of hoops for both Creighton and Nebraska. The Jays gave up 14 3-pointers in a 91-71 loss to St. John's. The Huskers connected on just eight of their 30 free-throw attempts in an overtime defeat to Northwestern. How did this happen, and what does it mean?

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03/02/20 • 51 min

Creighton stays hot; Nebraska’s skid continues - Feb. 25

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02/25/20 • 43 min

On the latest episode, World-Herald staff writers Jon Nyatawa and Chris Heady discuss Creighton’s remarkable surge in February and its potential in March. They also break down Nebraska’s defeat to Illinois before examining signs of progress during the losing streak.

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02/25/20 • 43 min

Creighton wins at Seton Hall; Nebraska nearly upsets Maryland - Feb. 13

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02/13/20 • 42 min

On the latest episode, World-Herald staff writers Jon Nyatawa and Chris Heady discuss the week's results for Creighton and Nebraska. The Jays picked up a road win at No. 10 Seton Hall, reinserting themselves into the Big East title race. The Huskers couldn't quite take down No. 9 Maryland, but they may have revealed a blueprint for what the future holds in Fred Hoiberg's system.

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02/13/20 • 42 min

Half-Court Press: Half-Court Press: Creighton’s new Big East peer; Nebraska’s offseason questions

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07/01/20 • 52 min

On the latest episode, World-Herald staff writers Jon Nyatawa and Chris Heady react to the UConn-Big East reunion. What does it mean for CU? Also, they answer some fan questions about Husker hoops: tidbits on Dalano Banton and Lat Mayen, and a starting five prediction.

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07/01/20 • 52 min

FAQ

How many episodes does Half-Court Press have?

Half-Court Press currently has 82 episodes available.

What topics does Half-Court Press cover?

The podcast is about Podcasts and Sports.

What is the most popular episode on Half-Court Press?

The episode title 'Half-Court Press: Evaluating the impact of coronavirus on Nebraska, Creighton hoops' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Half-Court Press?

The average episode length on Half-Court Press is 44 minutes.

How often are episodes of Half-Court Press released?

Episodes of Half-Court Press are typically released every 9 days, 22 hours.

When was the first episode of Half-Court Press?

The first episode of Half-Court Press was released on Feb 12, 2019.

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