Podcast appearances and mentions of ryan kalkbrenner

The Hornets moved to 2-0 out in Las Vegas Summer League action following a 96-94 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers, thanks to some late heroics from Ryan Kalkbrenner. Sam Farber and Rob Longo break down the game and highlight the top performances, and Sam also sits down with Hornets rookie Sion James for a one-on-one conversation.

We ask Jacob his favorite YouTube videos, his favorite Steve Nash pass, how the CBA in the NBA works against teams who build through the draft, Ryan Kalkbrenner's prospects in Charlotte, and Fedor Zugic's eligibility at Creighton and how the Bluejays will go forward knowing they have him.

Craig Bozic and Jesse go through the NBA Draft. First they talk about the lottery picks and where they landed. Then they discuss a couple of players outside that range whose value improved or took a hit based on their landing spot. Players discussed include Cooper Flagg, Dylan Harper, VJ Edgecombe, Kon Knueppel, Ace Bailey, Tre Johnson, Jeremiah Fears, Egor Demin, Collin Murray-Boyles, Khaman Maluach, Cedric Coward, Noa Essengue, Derik Queen, Carter Bryant, Kasparas Jakucionis, Ryan Kalkbrenner, Hansen Yang and Payton Sandford.Subscribe to Dynasty Sports Life for great dynasty talk about four dynasty sports. Some music by Kevin MacLeod. Follow on twitter at @dynsportslife. Email at dynastysportslife@gmail.com

After drafting VJ Edgecombe, the Sixers look to add more talent alongside Tyrese Maxey, Paul George, and Joel Embiid. Could it be Ryan Kalkbrenner, Rasheer Fleming, or Adou Thiero? Join the PHLY Sixers crew as they analyze all 30 picks and look back at the full draft.

After adding 2nd round selections Sion James and Ryan Kalkbrenner to the mix, the Charlotte Hornets have completed their 2025 NBA Draft class! Hear from the picks themselves, and Hornets President of Basketball Operations Jeff Peterson as Sam Farber and Sam Perley review the Hornets 2025 draft class. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ryan Kalkbrenner was drafted by the Hornets last night!

We discuss Ryan Kalkbrenner being drafted by the Charlotte Hornets last night, the other Bluejays who signed with teams in the draft, how the Elite Eight team was the greatest assemblage of talent in school history.

Mac & Bone start Friday's show, talking about the two draft picks the Hornets made last night, to rond out their 2025 draft class, adding Sion James and Ryan Kalkbrenner to the fold, they play audio of Will Wade talking about his goals and vision for NC State basketball, and they replay their conversation with draft lottery selection, Kon KnueppelSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.

Pacers need a point guard and a big - can they get one at #38? How about the rumors Bennedict Mathurin and Obi Toppin are on the block? Kevin Pritchard's fortune with trades has been excellent, so in Kevin we trust! Caitlin Clark out tonight - is this going to be a recurring theme? Cubs shutout the Cardinals in Imanaga's return! Here is the link for the only autobiography ever published without praise for its author: https://www.amazon.com/Oops-Art-Learning-Mistakes-Adventures/dp/173420740X

What would go in the Grum time capsule? Which animal would you control? Do you park by entrance or exit? Hot Mayo or cold turkey gravy? Ryan Kalkbrenner's arms? How much does your team need to be winning/losing before leaving early? Which is the toughest to identify? Biggest margin of victory?

We dive a little bit into Ryan Kalkbrenner and see if we can figure out where he goes. We also talk about the "anonymous scouts".

Producer Josh previews the NBA Draft, previews where Creighton's Ryan Kalkbrenner will land, why NBA scouts are calling him soft, and more!

Bobby Manning welcomes NBA Draft analyst Nathan Grubal to look at the most underrated options for the Celtics in next week's NBA Draft.  ⏰️0:00 - EPISODE TIMELINE⏰️ 4:15 - Who should Celtics Target in Draft? 4:47 - Kam Jones, Guard, Marquette 10:13 - Koby Brea, Guard, Kentucky 15:23 - Prizepicks 17:35 - Ryan Kalkbrenner, Center, Creighton 23:44 - LinkedIn 25:05 - Javon Small, Guard, West Virginia 26:40 - Cedric Coward, Guard, Washington State 28:34 - Johni Broome, Forward, Auburn 30:43 - Wrapping up Make sure to SUBSCRIBE to The Garden Report on CLNS Media, Apple and Spotify!

READ - CBS NBA Draft Prospect Rankings : https://www.cbssports.com/nba/draft/prospect-rankings/ With less than a week until the NBA Draft, there's less clarity than ever. So with GP on vacation, we pull in Adam Finklestein to answer any NBA Draft related question. 00:00 - Start 02:35 - Quality of 2025 NBA Draft Class. 07:55 - Top-100 Prospects that we're higher or lower on than the consensus 21:58 - Stephen from Virginia asks: Where's the highest VJ Edgecombe could get drafted? Could he go number 2? 23:14 - Why Not Let It Fly wants to know what the Spurs are doing at 14 25:40 - Eric Deaner asks: As a sixers fan, what do you think they do at #3? I know this is a loaded question with the embiid situation, but I think Maluach and Knueppel would be great fits. Do you think someone like Tre Johnson has a higher ceiling than Jared McCain who's already on the roster? 31:05 - Marcus asks: If the Hornets don't move back, where do they go with the 4th pick? 33:44 - Frank Whitehead asks: Seems like Carter Bryant's stock has only gone up since the season ended. What's the highest he could go, and what team would be the best fit for his development? 38:50 - An Arkansas fan asks: Do you think that Adou Therio will keep John Calipari's streak of first round picks going? 40:57 - Xavier fan Joe: If your son was borderline 1st/2nd round pick would you advise him to stay in school for NIL guarantee 43:23 - Truett in Durham writes: I'm loving the Pacers' success this year, while also lamenting the Hoosiers' lack thereof. What could (and maybe should) IU athletic administrators/coaching staff learn? 46:28 - Kris Karns muses think it would be an interesting conversation and exercise to look back at the upperclassman who came out who fell to late first or even second round picks? 51:45 - Dan Weiner asks: Do the Hawks take two bites of the apple or should they try and package their picks and trade up? 52:44 - CGWami asks: With the transfer portal creating greater incentive for NCAA programs to collect/rent/retain more refined talent, has it become tougher for NBA scouts to find & evaluate potential projects (beyond the known freshmen)? With NCAA rosters shrinking, what's the best path for “projects” to develop? 55:00 - Andy Thompson asks: Where do you guys stand on Ryan Kalkbrenner's draft stock? Have seen so many varying opinions over the past few weeks and think he's one of the most undervalued prospects this year 59:05 - Thomas Dowdle wants to know: Second round prospect with most long term upside? Eye on College Basketball is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Follow our team: @EyeonCBBPodcast @GaryParrishCBS @MattNorlander @Kyle_Boone @DavidWCobb @NataTheScribe Visit the betting arena on CBSSports.com for all the latest in sportsbook reviews and sportsbook promos for betting on college basketball. You can listen to us on your smart speakers! Simply say, "Alexa, play the latest episode of the Eye on College Basketball podcast," or "Hey, Google, play the latest episode of the Eye on College Basketball podcast." Email the show for any reason whatsoever: ShoutstoCBS@gmail.com Visit Eye on College Basketball's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeFb_xyBgOekQPZYC7Ijilw For more college hoops coverage, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The draft is just around the corner. The PERFECT time to bring in an absolute expert, Bryce Simon of Motor City Hoops, the Pistons Pulse Podcast, Game Theory, and the Motor City Hoops Substack! Blake and Wes interview Bryce about a few names that could peak the Pistons' interest this year. They discuss the international man of mystery, Hansen Yang; an exciting guard in Ben Saraf; an uber physical forward in Noah Penda; a tremendously skilled stretch big in Maxime Raynaud; and a plug and play drop coverage big in Ryan Kalkbrenner. We've got you covered for all this and more in this week's episode.You can watch the entire episode on our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube channel⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Wes Davenport on Twitter ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@TheRealWesD3⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Blake Silverman on Twitter ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@BlakeSilverman⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Detroit Bad Boys on Twitter ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@DetroitBadBoys⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Want to hear your voice on the Pindown? Call ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠(313) 355-2717⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and leave your question as a voicemail! The guys will play your message and answer your question on that week's episode! All we ask is that you keep your questions to under 45 seconds.

This week, Bob chats with our 2025 Naismith Defensive Player of the Year, presented by MOLECULE --Creighton's Ryan Kalkbrenner! He's one of the Creighton's and Big East's all-time greats! Plus, our weekly news and notes! WANT TO SUPPORT A TROPHY LIFE?Leave a rating and review on iTunes, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Your feedback only helps make the show better, and we appreciate your support! For more information about the Naismith Trophy Award, visit our home on the web.

The guys scout a variety of college bigs

Connor wonders why Ryan Kalkbrenner is doing a large media tour, and he thanks the NBA for paring down the uniform matchups.

Kevin Broom of Bullets Forever joins Matt Modderno on the podcast to discuss the prospects he's higher on and lower on than consensus and who makes sense for the Wizards with the 6th and 18th picks. Prospects discussed include: Ace Bailey, Tre Johnson, Jeremiah Fears, Kon Knueppel, Khaman Maluach, Derik Queen, Kasparas Jakucionis, Noa Essengue, Collin Murray-Boyles, Carter Bryant, Egor Demin, Asa Newell, Jase Richardson, Thomas Sorber, Cedric Coward, Ryan Kalkbrenner, Maxime Raynaud, and Yanic Konan Niederhauser.

@DraftPow, editor in chief of @SwishTheory, returns to discuss the brainy, knotty bigs of the 2025 class. Enjoy, and thank you for the questions! Addressed at end of episode,TIME STAMPS(0:00) Intro(3:40) Derik Queen(40:38) Thomas Sorber(1:03:00) Ryan Kalkbrenner(1:09:50) Collin Murray-Boyles(1:32:18) Hansen Yang + Mailbag

Samson Folk & Trevon Heath get together to discuss the latest in the Raptors realm and to scout some more bigs from the NBA draft.0:00 - Introductions1:45 - Potential Pacers/Thunder Finals 3:50 - Samson learned about Jamaicans6:25 - Ranking the prospects7:25 - Hansen Yang + Film23:32 - Thomas Sorber38:22 - Ryan Kalkbrenner46:20 - Find cheap bigs50:25 - Chomche is a Pokémon + Goodbyes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Samson Folk & Trevon Heath get together to discuss the latest in the Raptors realm and to scout some more bigs from the NBA draft.0:00 - Introductions1:45 - Potential Pacers/Thunder Finals 3:50 - Samson learned about Jamaicans6:25 - Ranking the prospects7:25 - Hansen Yang + Film23:32 - Thomas Sorber38:22 - Ryan Kalkbrenner46:20 - Find cheap bigs50:25 - Chomche is a Pokémon + Goodbyes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Chicago Bulls' draft strategy takes center stage as Haize explores potential big man prospects and missed opportunities. Dive into the intriguing profiles of Ryan Kalkbrenner, Maxime Raynaud, and Rocco Zakarski, each offering unique skills that could bolster the Bulls' frontcourt. Haize dissects the front office's decision-making, highlighting how overlooked assets could impact the team's future. The episode also features fan reactions to the NBA Draft Lottery results and speculation on potential trades involving Coby White and draft picks. Tune in for an in-depth analysis of the Bulls' draft options and the passionate debate surrounding the team's direction in this crucial offseasonPodcast Links: https://linktr.ee/BullsCentralPodGet at us:Email: BullsCentralPod@gmail.comTwitter:@BullsCentralPodPhone: ‪(773) 270-2799‬Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/chicago-bulls-central/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The Ringer's Tate Frazier talks about what he is hearing regarding NBA draft rumors and combine week (1:39), before talking with former Creighton and Utah State guard Steven Ashworth about playing in the new Big East, watching the college basketball landscape shift over the past five years, pitching his own NIL deals, his relationship with Ryan Kalkbrenner, Creighton's 2025 tournament run, experiencing the NBA draft process, and more (15:30). Finally Tate closes the show with some shout-outs, including some great news from Dick Vitale, Brad Underwood's contract extension, and Will Wade grabbing headlines in Raleigh (37:25). Host: Tate FrazierGuest: Steven AshworthProducer: Kyle Crichton Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jacob takes us inside his pickup basketball injury from over the weekend. Connor asks him about this week's NBA Draft Combine, what skills of Ryan Kalkbrenner will translate best to the NBA immediately, whether Ed Cooley (respect) will ever get it up and running at Georgetown, and the NBA Playoffs.

This week, Maxwell and Stephen are back together! They discussed their post-season evaluations of Asa Newell, Will Riley, Ryan Kalkbrenner, John Tonje, and RJ Luis! 0:00: Asa Newell 21:58: Will Riley 33:32: Ryan Kalkbrenner 40:30: John Tonje 50:56: RJ Luis To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week, Maxwell and Stephen are back together! They discussed their post-season evaluations of Asa Newell, Will Riley, Ryan Kalkbrenner, John Tonje, and RJ Luis! 0:00: Asa Newell 21:58: Will Riley 33:32: Ryan Kalkbrenner 40:30: John Tonje 50:56: RJ Luis To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Blake Lovell and Max Barr preview Auburn vs. Creighton in the 2025 NCAA Tournament South Region and share predictions for this highly-anticipated second round matchup at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky, with thoughts on the Bruce Pearl vs. Greg McDermott coaching matchup, the potential for Miles Kelly to keep his hot streak going on offense, how things could unfold between Johni Broome and Ryan Kalkbrenner in the froncourt, what stands out with the Bluejays' roster, and much more. The game will be shown on TBS or truTV at 6:10 PM CT.

Third team All American?!

Nick gives his thoughts on Nebraska losing to Iowa and missing the Big 10 Tournament and then he discusses Ryan Kalkbrenner's senior night and more! Subscribe, rate, and review my podcast wherever you get your podcasts so you don't miss an episode!  Also follow up on YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter OR NickBahe.com Hurrdat Sports is a digital production platform dedicated to the new wave of sports media. From podcasting to video interviews along with live events and entertainment, we're here to change how you consume sports. Find us online at Hurrdatsports.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In part 2 of this edition of The Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie is joined by Bryce Simon to answer several submitted mailbag questions, covering a wide range of topics from revenue sharing to college hoops to the potential top 5 in the NBA Draft to much more!3:05 - Top 5 Draft prospects AFTER the consensus top 5?15:48 - Does CHA trade their pick if it's #2 overall?  29:22 - What NBA team would you want to/not want to work for?36:27 - Asa Newell NBA projections39:05 - 2025 Draft Prospect who will go from bad to good shooter in the NBA42:20 - Underrated older prospect w/ a Toumani Camara/Herb Jones ceiling48:58 - Best 3pt or off ball shooters in this draft?52:50 - Best NBL prospects?58:24- Ryan Kalkbrenner's project pick range?1:02:39 - Most likely late draft riser?1:07:57 - What are the Raptors doing?1:09:43 - Jared McCain's ceiling/Philly frustrations1:12:05 - Favorite fits for Portland?1:15:38 - Thoughts on Alex Condon?1:22:22 - If the Spurs add Naz Reid + top 4 pick, are they a top 3 seed in the West?1:26:37 - How revenue sharing will affect college basketball1:35:55 - Tips for getting started as a scout?CHECK OUT THE VIDEO VERSION OF THIS EPISODE ON THE GAME THEORY YOUTUBE CHANNEL!FOLLOW GAME THEORY ON SOCIAL: TWITTER / INSTAGRAM / TIKTOK / BLUESKY / THREADSSPONSORS:VISIT OUR PARTNERS OVER AT PRIZEPICKS TO GO SUPPORT THE SHOW! DOWNLOAD THE APP TODAY AND USE CODE "GAMETHEORY" TO GET $50 INSTANTLY AFTER YOU PLAY YOUR FIRST $5 LINEUP!START YOUR HAIR GROWTH JOURNEY WITH NUTRAFOL. FOR A LIMITED TIME, NUTRAFOL IS OFFERING OUR LISTENERS TEN DOLLARS OFF YOUR FIRST MONTH'S SUBSCRIPTION AND FREE SHIPPING WHEN YOU GO TO NUTRAFOL.COM AND ENTER THE PROMO CODE “GAMETHEORY” 

We celebrate the career of Ryan Kalkbrenner at Creighton, and how the Center has improved his game to become one of the best players to ever don a Bluejay uniform.

Matt poses a question about retiring Ryan Kalkbrenner's jersey, Matt asks for a favor from the NSAA, reveals some movie knowledge about himself, we continue the Cars vs Up debate from Unsportsmanlike Conduct yesterday, a dissection of Ace Ventura: When Nature Calls, the films of Ben Stiller, we analyze Matt's performance in the Crossover, and our weekend plans.

Would you believe it wasn't 11?

A listener complains about Ryan Kalkbrenner, and Connor isn't having it, then we breakdown the SEC coin flip between South Carolina and Texas to determine the number one seed in the SEC Women's Conference Tournament.

Nick brings Nathan back on the show to close out their four-part 10-Year Draft Retrospective with a discussion of centers. They dive deep into the evolution of the center skill set over the past 10 years, and how much more studio space 7-footers have to work with today. Then, they talk about bench big men, and the value of churning the end of the NBA roster for bigs off the bench. Finally, they wrap up by discussing some of the centers in the 2025 NBA Draft Class, including Derik Queen, Ryan Kalkbrenner, as well as Khaman Maluach and Tomislav Ivisic following Nathan's recent in-person scouting experience. Timestamps 2:00: Evolution of the center skill set 20:00: End of the roster churn 30:00: 2025 NBA Draft center review 43:00 Maluach and Tomislav Ivisic To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nick brings Nathan back on the show to close out their four-part 10-Year Draft Retrospective with a discussion of centers. They dive deep into the evolution of the center skill set over the past 10 years, and how much more studio space 7-footers have to work with today. Then, they talk about bench big men, and the value of churning the end of the NBA roster for bigs off the bench. Finally, they wrap up by discussing some of the centers in the 2025 NBA Draft Class, including Derik Queen, Ryan Kalkbrenner, as well as Khaman Maluach and Tomislav Ivisic following Nathan's recent in-person scouting experience. Timestamps 2:00: Evolution of the center skill set 20:00: End of the roster churn 30:00: 2025 NBA Draft center review 43:00 Maluach and Tomislav Ivisic To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Connor investigates why opponents continue to try to dunk on Ryan Kalkbrenner. It never goes well, we try to get to the actual bottom of this college basketball phenomenon.

In the latest episode of Half-Court Press, Wilson Moore and Jon Walker discuss the latest in Nebraska and Creighton basketball, including a weird week on the road for the Huskers and why the Bluejays have dropped a pair of games in a row. The guys open with a look at NU's bizarre comeback over Northwestern and what led Nebraska on its furious second-half rally before breaking down the reasons for the letdown against Penn State. Wilson discusses why the loss is certainly bad, but doesn't burst the team's NCAA tournament chances.  Jon then talks about CU losing two in a row after nine straight wins and lists off the reasons why they fell short to St. John's such as losing the turnover, rebound and free throw battles.  The guys have a conversation about Ryan Kalkbrenner's injury and its impact on the loss but how the center returned and will be in action this weekend. Next, the duo look ahead to the team's next opponent, diving into the Huskers' keys to beating Michigan revolving around a NU player's injury status. Jon talks about why Creighton's matchup vs. Georgetown is a measuring stick after the Jays lost by 24 to the Hoyas in the Big East opener. To close the episode, the two predict each conference's postseason awards and finish with One Pressing Question.

Nick discusses Nebraska's huge 20 point comeback win over Northwestern and then discusses the week that was for Creighton and perspective with Ryan Kalkbrenner being okay.  Subscribe, rate, and review my podcast wherever you get your podcasts so you don't miss an episode!  Also follow up on YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter OR NickBahe.com Hurrdat Sports is a digital production platform dedicated to the new wave of sports media. From podcasting to video interviews along with live events and entertainment, we're here to change how you consume sports. Find us online at Hurrdatsports.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We compare Ryan Kalkbrenner and Doug McDermott and go over Husker, Creighton, and yes, UNO basketball to see how they stack up for the tournament.

In the latest episode of Half-Court Press, Wilson Moore and Jon Walker discuss the latest in Nebraska and Creighton basketball, including a revamped Huskers team who has put itself firmly back on the NCAA tournament bubble and a Bluejays squad that continues to find ways to stack wins. The guys start by identifying how NU has taken off over the past 10 days and what has changed in their play, such as a resurgence from Brice Williams and a much-improved, more active defense. Next, Jon breaks down a crazy road win over Villanova followed up by a recap of the Jays' dismantling of Providence that included a Big East POTY-esque performance from Ryan Kalkbrenner. Lastly, the duo look ahead to the teams' upcoming opponents and Jon discusses why the next three games will determine not just Creighton's outlook, but the top of the Big East. The guys discuss what NU needs to earn a spot in the tournament before eying Nebraska's next 'Super Bowl': a crucial home game vs. Ohio State and where the Buckeyes sit in Wilson's mind among the Big Ten's tiers.

Jacob reveals his expectations for this afternoon's DBK introductory press conference, just how good Ryan Kalkbrenner and Steven Ashworth were last night for Creighton, how the role players have been feast or famine for the Jays, and which team is the best in the Big East.

We get set for the introductory press conference in Lincoln for Dani Busboom-Kelly, Tom Osborne says the obvious and gets aggregated, plus we try to encapsulate how good Ryan Kalkbrenner.

The Ringer's Tate Frazier is joined by J. Kyle Mann to discuss the five remaining undefeated teams in college basketball, a recap of Cincinnati's win in this year's Crosstown Shootout, Kyle Mann's observations from being in person at the new-look Louisville-Kentucky rivalry (1:35), Jordan Gainey preserving Tennessee's unbeaten record vs. Illinois on Saturday, Dylan Harper's incredible game winner for Rutgers vs. Seton Hall, and the NCAA pursuing more tournament expansion (21:49). Then they discuss Marquette falling to Dayton and UConn's statement win vs. Gonzaga, complete with more Dan Hurley sideline antics (39:16), before they close the show with some shout-outs, including for Auburn forward Johni Broome; Penny Hardaway and Memphis, who are gaining steam; Creighton's 7-foot-1 center, Ryan Kalkbrenner; and more (50:24). Host: Tate Frazier Guest: J. Kyle Mann Producer: Kyle Crichton The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer's Tate Frazier quickly previews Feast Week 2024 (2:28) before he is joined by Terrence Oglesby to discuss Drake winning the Charleston Classic, Wisconsin getting a hard-fought win vs. Pitt, Tennessee breezing through the Baha Mar Hoops tournament, ACC teams off to a rocky start (8:03), Rutgers falling to Kennesaw State, Villanova-Maryland, Nebraska beating Creighton and holding Ryan Kalkbrenner to four points, Maui Invitational and Battle 4 Atlantis predictions, and more (35:02). Host: Tate Frazier Guest: Terrence Oglesby Producer: Kyle Crichton The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer's Tate Fraizer is joined by J. Kyle Mann to discuss the AP Top 25 rankings, Kansas winning a close one at home vs. UNC, and Auburn winning on the road at Houston after their airplane fiasco the day before (1:49). Then they introduce a new segment: This Guy/That Guy, featuring Austin Peay head coach Corey Gipson's game day attire, LeBron's dream about Coach K, V.J. Edgecombe, Ryan Kalkbrenner, and more (17:15). Finally, they close the show with some shout-outs (1:03:33). Host: Tate Frazier Guest: J. Kyle Mann Producer Kyle Crichton The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer's Tate Frazier is joined by Terrence Oglesby to discuss some of the biggest stars from the season openers, including Ryan Kalkbrenner's 49-point performance vs. UTRGV, Duke's combo of Cooper Flagg and Kon Knueppel, V.J. Edgecombe posterizing Joe Few in garbage time, Marquette's Kam Jones, a huge loss for Villanova, and a classic Calipari press conference (2:23). Next they round out the ‘OSP' Top 100 Characters That Count with the best of the best: no. 30 to no. 1 (25:38). Host: Tate Frazier Guest: Terrence Oglesby Producer: Kyle Crichton The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices