Creighton Basketball 2021-2022

skinzfan23 · Post by **skinzfan23** » Mon Oct 11, 2021 3:42 pm

The Jays just announced a fan fest night with tickets for $5 and a portion of the proceeds will go towards the players as the new NIL deals allow:

https://www.bluejaysbasketballfanfest.com/

It will include slam dunk, 3 pt shooting contest. There may also be a dance contest, FT contest between fans and maybe even named a coach of a 5-on-5 scrimmage.

This is a great idea. I always loved the event before as it gave everyone a chance to see the players up close and get autographs.

Post by **Omaha Cowboy** » Mon Oct 11, 2021 10:40 pm

Pretty cool idea..

It’s going to be great to get a full house back for Bluejay basketball games downtown…

Ciao..LiO…Peace

skinzfan23 · Post by **skinzfan23** » Tue Oct 12, 2021 9:25 am

Omaha Cowboy wrote: Mon Oct 11, 2021 10:40 pm Pretty cool idea..

It’s going to be great to get a full house back for Bluejay basketball games downtown…

Ciao..LiO…Peace

Absolutely agree. I wonder if there are going to be any mask requirements.

I also wonder how many people this event is going to draw. I would think they could get 4-5,000 people.

The players all mentioned that they are excited to play in front of 17,000. Kalkbrenner stated that is why most of them came to Creighton but he hasn't had that experience yet and can't wait.

Post by **Brad** » Tue Oct 12, 2021 9:56 am

skinzfan23 wrote: Tue Oct 12, 2021 9:25 am Absolutely agree. I wonder if there are going to be any mask requirements.

I photographed Creighton Volleyball over the weekend. I was told there was a mask requirement, but if they did have one, it wasn't enforced. May be 20% of the crowd had a mask on.

skinzfan23 · Post by **skinzfan23** » Tue Oct 12, 2021 11:28 am

Good to know. Obviously going to be a lot more fans at the basketball games and in a city facility so I am curious to see.

Post by **Omaha Cowboy** » Sat Oct 16, 2021 2:08 am

skinzfan23 wrote: Tue Oct 12, 2021 9:25 am
Omaha Cowboy wrote: Mon Oct 11, 2021 10:40 pm Pretty cool idea..

It’s going to be great to get a full house back for Bluejay basketball games downtown…

Ciao..LiO…Peace
Absolutely agree. I wonder if there are going to be any mask requirements.

I also wonder how many people this event is going to draw. I would think they could get 4-5,000 people.

The players all mentioned that they are excited to play in front of 17,000. Kalkbrenner stated that is why most of them came to Creighton but he hasn't had that experience yet and can't wait.

Honestly, I can’t wait until college basketball, specially Bluejay basketball is finally upon us..

Mask mandate or not, it’ll be great to see a full house at the arena downtown watching CU play..As much as this will be, perhaps, a rebuilding year, I could see the new talent mesh together and be really competitive in the Big East this season…

Ciao..LiO…Peace

skinzfan23 · Post by **skinzfan23** » Tue Oct 19, 2021 10:48 am

To any Jays' season ticket holders, check your email. CHI sent an email with an offer for up to 10 free tickets to the Fan Fest this Saturday.

skinzfan23 · Post by **skinzfan23** » Wed Oct 27, 2021 2:20 pm

The Jays are actually receiving votes in the preseason Coaches poll:

They received 7 votes, which puts them 35th nationally.

Actually kind of embarrassing that every single season that they have been members of the Big East, they have finished at or higher than the Big East preseason prediction. Not saying that this year's team is going to be ranked throughout the season, but its sad that their own league gives them no credibility. Granted, these preseason national polls are based on the previous years finish a lot of times.

skinzfan23 · Post by **skinzfan23** » Mon Nov 01, 2021 10:42 am

Creighton won their exh game vs Upper Iowa, 76-61.

Good min from Nembhard who finished with 10pts and 8 rebs. Ryan Hawkins lead the Jays with 15pts. Both Feazell and Kaluma had 9 boards each.

The Jays got down early and then went on a 32-2 run and lead most of the game by 20 or more.

About what was expected for all the new faces. Kaluma looked a little out of sorts and shot too many 3's but otherwise, you can tell the talent level is way higher than ever for the Jays. Just a matter if they can put it all together.

Uffda · Post by **Uffda** » Fri Nov 05, 2021 8:31 am

Big East basketball games can be forfeited due to COVID

Big East basketball teams will forfeit league games this season if they cannot take the court due to issues related to COVID-19.

The league announced the policy on Thursday for both men's and women's basketball in the 2021-22 season. The Big East board of directors approved it.

https://omaha.com/sports/college/creigh ... f3aad.html

Post by **Brad** » Fri Nov 05, 2021 10:17 pm

Wow, Creighton got a completely new "Locker Room" at the CHI Center... This place is first class all the way!

Louie · Post by **Louie** » Fri Nov 05, 2021 11:31 pm

Brad wrote: Fri Nov 05, 2021 10:17 pm Wow, Creighton got a completely new "Locker Room" at the CHI Center... This place is first class all the way!

I am not saying this in a demeaning way...but that place looked lame af for a D-1 school.

skinzfan23 · Post by **skinzfan23** » Mon Nov 08, 2021 11:55 am

That is an awesome upgrade. I got to go in the rooms for a game a couple of years ago with my kids and thought it looked kind of plain, now it has that "wow' factor.

GrandpaaSmucker · Post by **GrandpaaSmucker** » Mon Nov 08, 2021 1:15 pm

Creighton plays Nebraska in Lincoln a week from tomorrow. With all the changes at Creighton the Huskers playing at home might actually have a chance. I don't think that at all. The Huskers will get beat by 10 or 20 points would be my guess. Have not seen any points on this game yet.

skinzfan23 · Post by **skinzfan23** » Mon Nov 08, 2021 2:15 pm

I think it will be a competitive matchup this year. With both teams having almost completely new rosters and a lot of young guys, it is really hard to tell. They each have 2 more contests to get things down, but very difficult to tell this early in the season.

Coyote · Post by **Coyote** » Tue Nov 09, 2021 11:37 am

When are The Games becoming here this year.

skinzfan23 · Post by **skinzfan23** » Tue Nov 09, 2021 11:45 am

Coyote wrote: Tue Nov 09, 2021 11:37 am When are The Games becoming here this year.

What?

Post by **Omaha Cowboy** » Tue Nov 09, 2021 11:56 am

skinzfan23 wrote: Tue Nov 09, 2021 11:45 am
Coyote wrote: Tue Nov 09, 2021 11:37 am When are The Games becoming here this year.
What?

I think he’s asking when the home games begin for the Jays this season…

Ciao..LiO…Peace

skinzfan23 · Post by **skinzfan23** » Tue Nov 09, 2021 12:03 pm

They begin tonight @ 7pm vs Arkansas Pine-Bluff.

Coyote · Post by **Coyote** » Tue Nov 09, 2021 2:22 pm

Omaha Cowboy wrote: Tue Nov 09, 2021 11:56 am
skinzfan23 wrote: Tue Nov 09, 2021 11:45 am
Coyote wrote: Tue Nov 09, 2021 11:37 am When are The Games becoming here this year.
What?
I think he’s asking when the home games begin for the Jays this season…

Ciao..LiO…Peace

Yes, that is what I meant to say, the Big East games…

skinzfan23 · Post by **skinzfan23** » Tue Nov 09, 2021 11:01 pm

What a 2nd half by the Jays. Played like |expletive| during the first half and no D what so ever. Thankfully they came out in the 2nd half and were on fire both offensively and defensively.

At one point, the Jays were 0-14 from 3. I don't think I have ever seen them shoot that badly. (They finished making 7 of their last 11 though)

The athleticism on this team is far and away better than anyone has seen on a Jays team. Kaluma and AOC both had monstrous dunks that really got the crowd into it. Outscored Pine Bluff by 22 in the 2nd half.

Post by **Omaha Cowboy** » Tue Nov 09, 2021 11:57 pm

Certainly a dunk a thon for the Jays in the 2nd half- lead by AOC and Kaluma..

This is definitely the most athletic team Coach Mac has assembled. Once they get more experience under their belts, I believe the Jays will make some noise in the Big East…

Ciao..LiO…Peace

MadMartin8 · Post by **MadMartin8** » Wed Nov 10, 2021 5:53 am

First half was rough again, just like in the exhibition. The second half was a thing of true beauty.

I think that's going to be the M.O that we'll see from this team at least through the beginning part of the year, which is probably normal for any young team I suppose. I think this team requires a rethink of how Creighton approaches games...they don't have to sit at half court passing the ball around and then throwing up threes anymore, they have the talent to slash down low and get points which is incredibly exciting for the future if everyone sticks around long enough. Definitely a new era of basketball at Creighton, just need the patience to let it gel.

Looking around the NCAA, there were a lot of scores that were closer than they probably should have been (Ohio State and Akron? Heck, Navy even beat Virginia, and Hofstra took Houston to OT). At least the Jays came out of the gate with a "W" instead of an "L".

skinzfan23 · Post by **skinzfan23** » Wed Nov 10, 2021 8:48 am

I know its only one game but Nemhard is tied for 5th in the nation with 10 assts.

Post by **Omaha Cowboy** » Wed Nov 10, 2021 9:16 am

MadMartin8 wrote: Wed Nov 10, 2021 5:53 am First half was rough again, just like in the exhibition. The second half was a thing of true beauty.

At least the Jays came out of the gate with a "W" instead of an "L".

Facts…

Ciao..LiO…Peace

skinzfan23 · Post by **skinzfan23** » Wed Nov 10, 2021 4:01 pm

McDermott announced that Mason Miller will redshirt this season. Probably not a bad idea with all the other guys in the mix at that position, plus he needs to bulk up a little as well.

Coyote · Post by **Coyote** » Thu Nov 11, 2021 8:29 pm

Kennesaw St 24 at Creighton 22, half.

Post by **Omaha Cowboy** » Thu Nov 11, 2021 10:43 pm

Coyote wrote: Thu Nov 11, 2021 8:29 pm Kennesaw St 24 at Creighton 22, half.

I see the Jays pulled out an ugly 51-44 win..

They’re an extremely young team and a win is a win- I’ll take it…

Ciao..LiO…Peace

MadMartin8 · Post by **MadMartin8** » Fri Nov 12, 2021 12:19 am

That was a stinker of a shooting night, both from 3 and the Field. Hopefully those kinds of nights don't happen often, young team or not. These first half crapfests are concerning though.

I will take the win, 2-0 is better than 1-1 or 0-2, but there are definitely concern areas as we get later in th schedule.

Uffda · Post by **Uffda** » Fri Nov 12, 2021 5:37 am

MadMartin8 wrote: Fri Nov 12, 2021 12:19 am That was a stinker of a shooting night, both from 3 and the Field. Hopefully those kinds of nights don't happen often, young team or not. These first half crapfests are concerning though.

I will take the win, 2-0 is better than 1-1 or 0-2, but there are definitely concern areas as we get later in th schedule.

5.3% from 3 on 1-19 shooting. Ouch

Coyote · Post by **Coyote** » Fri Nov 12, 2021 6:13 am

16,000 attendance but before we’re really pleased, 51 vs 44 for a 20 for 52 game.

Coyote · Post by **Coyote** » Fri Nov 12, 2021 6:57 am

Nebraska coming up next @ NU 11/16. What will in take there.

Coyote · Post by **Coyote** » Fri Nov 12, 2021 9:40 am

@ Nebraska 11/16
vs Brown 11/19
vs SIU 11/29
vs North Dakota St 11/30
vs Iowa 12/4
vs BYU 12/11
vs Arizona St 12/14
——- BIG EAST ——-

Coyote · Post by **Coyote** » Fri Nov 12, 2021 9:50 am

7 Creighton
Who's going to be the guy in Omaha? Freshman Ryan Nembhard is projected to be the best of 'em, though I admittedly have a hunch that lead guard Rati Andronikashvili -- who sat out last season with a torn ACL -- is going to grow into a very good four-year player. A former top-100 prospect, Andronikashvili will get to play off another promising young player: Arthur Kaluma. Creighton is undergoing a rebuild, though. No Big East team had more changeover in roster than the Jays -- and that includes a new starting five. One returnee: 7-footer Ryan Kalbrenner, who was a 10-feet-and-in guy last season but should double his minutes in '21-22.

Coyote · Post by **Coyote** » Fri Nov 12, 2021 10:18 am

Coyote · Post by **Coyote** » Fri Nov 12, 2021 4:45 pm

So who are the top picks this year the big East?

Villanova
UConn
Xavier
Creighton
St John’s
Seton Hall
Providence
Marquette
Butler
Georgetown
DePaul

Coyote · Post by **Coyote** » Fri Nov 12, 2021 6:33 pm

Tue, Nov 9 vs Arkansas-Pine Bluff
Thu, Nov 11 vs Kennesaw St
Tue, Nov 16 @ Nebraska
Fri, Nov 19 vs Brown
Sat, Nov 27 vs SIU Edwardsville
Tue, Nov 30 vs North Dakota State
North Dakota State
Sat, Dec 4 vs Iowa State
Sat, Dec 11 vs BYU
Tue, Dec 14 vs Arizona State
Fri, Dec 17 vs Villanova
Mon, Dec 20 @ DePaul
Tue, Dec 28 vs Georgetown
Sat, Jan 1 @ Marquette
Wed, Jan 5 @ Villanova
Tue, Jan 11 vs Providence
Sat, Jan 15 @ Xavier
Wed, Jan 19 vs St. John's
Sat, Jan 22 vs DePaul
Wed, Jan 26 @ Butler
Sat, Jan 29 vs Xavier
Tue, Feb 1 @ UConn
Fri, Feb 4 @ Seton Hall
Tue, Feb 8 vs Butler
Sat, Feb 12 @ Georgetown
Sun, Feb 20 vs Marquette
Wed, Feb 23 @ St. John's
Sat, Feb 26 @ Providence
Wed, Mar 2 vs UConn
Sat, Mar 5 vs Seton Hall

Coyote · Post by **Coyote** » Fri Nov 12, 2021 8:33 pm

View Power Ratings View Real Time RPIs Weekly RPI Changes
Date Opponent Opp. RPI Rk Results
$$ 11-09 AR Pine Bluff 0-1 (0-0) 15 90-77 W
11-11 Kennesaw St. 0-2 (0-0) 125 51-44 W
11-16 at Nebraska 0-1 (0-0) 358 76-75 W - Scouting
11-19 Brown 0-0 (0-0) 314 86-63 W - Scouting
11-27 SIU Edwardsville 0-1 (0-0) 330 84-66 W - Scouting
11-30 N. Dakota St. 0-0 (0-0) 261 86-63 W - Scouting
12-04 Iowa St. 1-0 (0-0) 23 83-69 W - Scouting
12-11 at BYU 1-0 (0-0) 134 75-77 L - Scouting
12-14 Arizona St. 1-1 (0-0) 161 84-67 W - Scouting
12-17 Villanova 1-0 (0-0) 46 74-73 W - Scouting
12-20 at DePaul 1-0 (0-0) 59 75-77 L - Scouting
12-28 Georgetown 0-0 (0-0) 308 86-63 W - Scouting
01-01 at Marquette 1-0 (0-0) 40 74-77 L - Scouting
01-05 at Villanova 1-0 (0-0) 46 66-81 L - Scouting
01-11 Providence 2-0 (0-0) 5 82-69 W - Scouting
01-15 at Xavier 1-0 (0-0) 96 74-78 L - Scouting
01-19 St. John's 1-0 (0-0) 133 83-68 W - Scouting
01-22 DePaul 1-0 (0-0) 59 83-68 W - Scouting
01-26 at Butler 1-0 (0-0) 121 76-75 W - Scouting
01-29 Xavier 1-0 (0-0) 96 82-69 W - Scouting
02-01 at Connecticut 1-0 (0-0) 25 66-76 L - Scouting
02-04 at Seton Hall 1-0 (0-0) 143 75-76 L - Scouting
02-08 Butler 1-0 (0-0) 121 84-67 W - Scouting
02-12 at Georgetown 0-0 (0-0) 308 78-71 W - Scouting
02-20 Marquette 1-0 (0-0) 40 83-69 W - Scouting
02-23 at St. John's 1-0 (0-0) 133 75-77 L - Scouting
02-26 at Providence 2-0 (0-0) 5 74-78 L - Scouting
03-02 Connecticut 1-0 (0-0) 25 74-68 W - Scouting
03-05 Seton Hall 1-0 (0-0) 143 83-68 W - Scouting
Current Record: 2-0 (0-0)
GAMER Projected Record: 20-9 (12-8)

Post by **Omaha Cowboy** » Sat Nov 13, 2021 2:53 pm

Coyote wrote: Fri Nov 12, 2021 4:45 pm So who are the top picks this year the big East?

Villanova
UConn
Xavier
Creighton
St John’s
Seton Hall
Providence
Marquette
Butler
Georgetown
DePaul

I think, as usual, Villanova is favored to win the Big East. UConn should also be in the hunt..

It’s pretty wide open this year imo. The Jays will definitely be a young team cutting their teeth…

Ciao..LiO…Peace

skinzfan23 · Post by **skinzfan23** » Mon Nov 15, 2021 11:13 am

Gunna be an interesting game tomorrow night in Lincoln. I don't either team is playing to their potential, which makes sense with so many new faces for each club. I just hope for a good game.