In the latest episode of Half-Court Press, Joel Lorenzi and Sam McKewon discuss Joel's trip to the NBA Draft Combine, how the Creighton players performed in Chicago and what the future holds for Nebraska and Keisei Tominaga. The duo open with what it is like to attend the Combine before taking a look at how Bluejays Trey Alexander, Ryan Kalkbrenner and Arthur Kaluma performed. The two break down Creighton's "Dooms Day" scenario where neither Alexander or Kalkbrenner return to the school and how ...
May 24, 2023•44 min
In the latest episode of Half-Court Press, Joel Lorenzi and Sam McKewon take a look at the new additions to the Creighton and Nebraska men's basketball teams. The duo start by breaking down the Jays' latest commits — Brock Vice and Johnathan Lawson — and how they will fit in Creighton's lineup next season. After a brief discussion on the NBA Combine vs. the NFL Combine, Joel and Sam turn their attention to the Huskers. They look at the benefits of adding Iowa transfer point guard Ahron Ulis, esp...
May 09, 2023•35 min
In the latest episode of Half-Court Press, Joel Lorenzi and Sam McKewon break down the Creighton and Nebraska players who have declared for the NBA draft — and who may come back. The duo opens with a look at Trey Alexander and Arthur Kaluma entering the draft and which of the two may come back to Creighton next season. They then discuss Ryan Kalkbrenner's future before moving on to Ryan Nembhard committing to Gonzaga. They close the Creighton section with a look at the Bluejays' recent commit — ...
Apr 25, 2023•41 min
In the latest episode of Half-Court Press, Joel Lorenzi and Sam McKewon look at how Ryan Nembhard's decision shocked Creighton men's basketball and where the Bluejays go from here. They open discussing Nembhard's decision to enter the transfer portal and where he is likely to land. They follow that by breaking down what the other Jays may or may not plan to do and who Greg McDermott is targeting in the portal. Then they break down who is visiting Nebraska and if the Huskers can land the Latrell ...
Apr 12, 2023•40 min
Joel Lorenzi and Sam McKewon look at why getting caught up in way too early rankings for next season can be a cautionary tale for Creighton fans. They look at who has departed from the Jays' roster and who might be returning. The crew also looks at Nebraska missing out on a big transfer target and where the Huskers might turn now for a point guard. Support the show: https://www.omaha.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Apr 05, 2023•27 min
Joel Lorenzi and Sam McKewon look back at the shocking end to Creighton's season against San Diego State in the Elite Eight. The foul, the free throw, the fury: The crew looks at all angles of the game including what may have happened in overtime. They then switch their attention to what is next for Creighton including several Jays with decisions to make about the NBA or transfer portal. Later in the show, they look at possible transfer portal targets for both Creighton and Nebraska including Is...
Mar 29, 2023•44 min
Joel Lorenzi and Sam McKewon recap Creighton's massive win over Baylor and preview the Jays' Sweet 16 matchup with Princeton. They look at Ryan Nembhard's huge effort against Baylor, amid Creighton's best game of the season. The crew breaks down the Jays' matchup with giant killer Princeton and how Creighton can avoid a similar fate to Arizona and Missouri. They close the show with a look at rest of the remaining bracket including a possible showdown with No. 1 Alabama. Support the show: https:/...
Mar 21, 2023•29 min
Joel Lorenzi and Sam McKewon take a deep dive into Creighton's NCAA tournament selection and ask why the Jays are a 'hipster pick' when filling out a bracket. They preview Creighton's matchup with N.C. State and take a look at Baylor and the other potential games for the Jays in Denver and beyond. Later in the show, they predict how far Creighton will go and make their Final Four picks. They close the episode with a look at the potential off-season moves for Nebraska basketball including going h...
Mar 14, 2023•36 min
Joel Lorenzi, Sam McKewon and Tom Shatel breakdown Creighton's and Nebraska's paths through the Big East and Big Ten tournaments. They discuss how much pressure is actually on Creighton this week, considering they are setting pretty in the NET rankings. Later in the show, the crew makes their predictions on who is in and who is out, when the NCAA tournament brackets are revealed on Sunday. Support the show: https://www.omaha.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Mar 08, 2023•26 min
Joel Lorenzi and Sam McKewon look at a rough week for Creighton and how concerning a two-game losing streak is? They also discuss Nebraska's surge and what it will take to make the NIT. Later in the show Joel and Sam get into a spirited debate over the Big Ten and Big East players of the year before pondering if Fred Hoiberg will be the conference coach of the year. They close the show with a look at possible NCAA tournament bracket paths for Creighton and ask if the Big 12 conference is overrat...
Feb 28, 2023•45 min
Joel Lorenzi and Dirk Chatelain discuss if Creighton can still win the Big East and if Fred Hoiberg and Nebraska are entering the NIT zone. They also debate if you can only choose one, what would you rather have? A Big East title for Creighton or a deep NCAA tournament run. We look at Fred Hoiberg and the resurgent Nebraska basketball team and ponder a path to the NIT for the Huskers. They also declare that we could all use a little more Keisei Tominaga in our lives. They close the show with a l...
Feb 17, 2023•33 min
Joel Lorenzi and Dirk Chatelain look at five big questions about Nebraska and Creighton basketball for the rest of the season. They also discuss 'angry mode' Fred Hoiberg and the Huskers win at home over Ohio State. Support the show: https://www.omaha.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 19, 2023•46 min
Joel Lorenzi and Dirk Chatelain look at Creighton's three-game winning streak and Nebraska's two big games ahead. They preview the Jays matchup at UConn and the Huskers chance at two-straight wins against Minnesota and Illinois. Support the show: https://www.omaha.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 05, 2023•37 min
Joel Lorenzi and Dirk Chatelain look at the huge TV audience for Creighton's Christmas Day game and discuss if this could become a trend for the Jays. They also discuss Creighton women's brutal stretch with losses to three of the top 25 teams in the country including UConn. Support the show: https://www.omaha.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 29, 2022•40 min
Joel Lorenzi and Dirk Chatelain look at the shocking turn of events that is Creighton's season so far. They also try to get a handle on what Nebraska has to do to pull off any upsets in conference play. They finish the show with a look at which conference is stronger entering league play: the Big Ten or the Big East? Support the show: https://www.omaha.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Dec 20, 2022•34 min
Joel Lorenzi and Dirk Chatelain look at one the most stunning results of the Nebraska vs Creighton rivalry with the Huskers' win over the Jays. They discuss the very different paths forward now for both teams and look at the level of concern with Creighton and the potential revitalization of Fred Hoiberg at Nebraska. Support the show: https://www.omaha.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Dec 09, 2022•43 min
On a new episode of the Half-Court Press, Joel Lorenzi is joined by Dirk Chatelain to preview huge holiday tournaments ahead for Creighton and Nebraska. They discuss the big challenge awaiting the Jays in Maui and ask if Nebraska is ready for the brutal schedule gauntlet the next few weeks. Later in the show they look at the evolution of Creighton big man Ryan Kalkbrenner, who is showing out on offense as much as defense so far this season. Dirk closes the show with a little 10 question quiz to ...
Nov 17, 2022•39 min
On a new episode of the Half-Court Press, we bid farewell to Nebraska basketball beat writer Jimmy Watkins. Before that emotional moment, Jimmy and Joel Lorenzi discuss the early surprises with Creighton and Nebraska basketball. They look at Baylor Scheierman's early impact on Creighton and discuss how excited anyone should be about the Huskers being 2-0. Jimmy closes the show with a disturbing story involving the hijacking of a Starbucks bathroom for nearly an hour to get a quiet phone intervie...
Nov 11, 2022•40 min
On a new episode of the Half-Court Press, Joel Lorenzi and Jimmy Watkins preview Creighton and Nebraska's season openers and give their predictions for the year. They also quickly touch on the Huskers' loss to Colorado and Creighton rolling over Drury in the final exhibition games. While previewing the season, they give their expectations on several topics including who will lead each team in scoring and how to handle playing rotation with the Jays' loaded roster. They also give their season pre...
Nov 02, 2022•48 min
On a new episode of the Half-Court Press, Joel Lorenzi and Jimmy Watkins discuss what Juwan Gary can bring to the Husker's after his effort in the Chadron State win. They also discuss if there are any defensive concerns for Creighton. Later, they look at the impact transfer Francisco Farabello could have for the Jays. They close the show discussing Drake and 21 Savage's new collab album. Support the show: https://www.omaha.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Oct 27, 2022•34 min
On a new episode of the Half-Court Press, Joel Lorenzi and Jimmy Watkins recap Joel's trip to the Big Apple for Big East media days and Ryan Kalkbrenner's potential snub. Then, the duo break down what Nebraska needs to do in their exhibition against Chadron State. Support the show: https://www.omaha.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 19, 2022•46 min
On a new episode of the Half-Court Press, Joel Lorenzi and Jimmy Watkins discuss Big Ten media days, Joel's Trey Alexander story and look ahead to Big East media days. Support the show: https://www.omaha.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 13, 2022•44 min
On a new episode of the Half-Court Press, Joel Lorenzi and Jimmy Watkins discuss what they have seen from Creighton and Nebraska basketball after the first week of practice. Don't want to miss an episode? Get the podcast on iTunes , or Spotify . Support the show: https://www.omaha.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Oct 05, 2022•40 min
On a new episode of the Half-Court Press, Joel Lorenzi and Jimmy Watkins look at the "new coach swag" phenomenon, outline the hype trains to beware of, and answer the question, is a disgraced coach always a deal breaker? Later, they discuss the racial disparities in the music industry that can lead some non-POC rappers to experience a faster "come up." Don't want to miss an episode? Get the podcast on iTunes , or Spotify . Support the show: https://www.omaha.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for ...
Sep 21, 2022•40 min
On a new episode of the Half-Court Press, Joel Lorenzi and Jimmy Watkins draft their top players from Creighton and Nebraska basketball into supreme dream teams. Which team will reign superior? Support the show: https://www.omaha.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 08, 2022•48 min
On a new episode of the Half-Court Press, Joel Lorenzi and Jimmy Watkins preview Creighton basketball's path through this years Big East Conference. Support the show: https://www.omaha.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 01, 2022•1 hr 11 min
Joel Lorenzi and Jimmy Watkins review each Big Ten team's offseason and project whether they'll rise or fall, looking at if the team can challenge preseason favorite Indiana and how Purdue, Wisconsin and Illinois look after losing their stars. Later, they discus which teams Nebraska can get ahead of and how Fred Hoiberg's Huskers can improve after three straight losing seasons. Support the show: https://www.omaha.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Aug 25, 2022•1 hr 6 min
Joel Lorenzi and Jimmy Watkins look at potential big last second addition to this season's Husker basketball roster. They also look a Creighton losing a player right before school starts. The duo also discusses the new Nebraska basketball assistant hire made this week. Support the show: https://www.omaha.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 18, 2022•45 min
On a new episode of the Half-Court Press, we introduce new Creighton writer Joel Lorenzi as he and Jimmy Watkins cover a variety of basketball topics. Support the show: https://www.omaha.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 26, 2022•54 min
On the latest episode, World-Herald staff writers Jon Nyatawa and Sam McKewon recap the Huskers' disappointing 90-54 loss at Ohio State and assess the current state of affairs with the Jays. The Big Ten is full of talent and NU's offense desperately needs a jump start to help Nebraska survive. CU's offense has room for improvement, too, but Creighton's learned how to win with defense. Support the show: https://www.omaha.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Dec 31, 2020•43 min
