Creighton Basketball 2023-2024

almighty_tuna · Post by **almighty_tuna** » Thu Apr 13, 2023 2:22 pm

skinzfan23 wrote: Thu Apr 13, 2023 1:34 pm
almighty_tuna wrote: Thu Apr 13, 2023 1:32 pm This was certainly a great lift to a Thursday!
Last Thursday, it was the terrible news that R2 was leaving and now we get Baylor returning this week!

Looking at next Thursday like...

skinzfan23 · Post by **skinzfan23** » Thu Apr 13, 2023 2:25 pm

Maybe next Thurs, will be Art leaving (he is probably the one we can most afford to lose)

skinzfan23 · Post by **skinzfan23** » Fri Apr 14, 2023 8:35 am

With a quote like this from Baylor, makes it seem like they are trying to get the rest of the core back next year:

“Having conversations with the other guys, seeing where their heads are at,” Scheierman said. “Really trying to preserve the main core we had to ultimately run it back next year and have another great chance to do something special again.”

Coyote · Post by **Coyote** » Fri Apr 14, 2023 8:45 am

What should we expect to be the core team next year?

skinzfan23 · Post by **skinzfan23** » Fri Apr 14, 2023 8:48 am

Everyone except for Nembhard

Baylor
Trey
Art
Kalk

Obviously we have added Issac Traudt to the mix, which should help. Now we just need a PG and if the rest return, that will make many Jays fans excited.

Coyote · Post by **Coyote** » Fri Apr 14, 2023 9:13 am

Are we expecting a PG this year?

skinzfan23 · Post by **skinzfan23** » Fri Apr 14, 2023 9:31 am

Yes, they have Steven Ashworth and Andrew Rohde on campus today for visits, they are both 2 of the highest ranked PG transfers this year. Ashworth played for Utah St and is a great shooter that is a grad student. Rohde was a Freshman this past year for St. Thomas from Minneapolis (they actually played Creighton at CHI earlier this season) He is 6'6", so would add some size to the PG position.

There is a possibility we could possibly get both, which would be amazing.

Coyote · Post by **Coyote** » Fri Apr 14, 2023 9:37 am

Steven Ashworth and Andrew Rohde? I will have to watch what happens!

Coyote · Post by **Coyote** » Fri Apr 14, 2023 9:44 am

Creighton's search for new point guard in transfer portal is on after Ryan Nembhard's departure

Among the top names: Steven Ashworth.

The Utah State transfer played three seasons for the Aggies, averaging 16.2 points, 3.3 rebounds and 4.5 assists in 33.2 minutes this past year. With the 6-foot-1 170-pounder leading the offense, the Aggies went 26-9 before a first-round loss to Missouri in the NCAA tournament. Per KenPom, USU finished the year 16th in adjusted offensive efficiency.

Coyote · Post by **Coyote** » Fri Apr 14, 2023 9:51 am

Transfer portal buzz on Jamison Battle, Andrew Rohde, Eli King
Pepperdine transfer Mike Mitchell, Jr. is reportedly a "high priority" for the Gophers.

And lastly, Wolfson said St. Thomas (Minnesota) freshman guard Andrew Rohde, who is also in the transfer portal, is "definitely" getting "some Creighton buzz."

Doctor Fate · Post by **Doctor Fate** » Fri Apr 14, 2023 10:17 am

I didn't know that former Lakers and current Bulls guard Alex Caruso has Omaha/Creighton ties. His dad played/coached at Creighton and it looks like his mom is from Omaha and went to Nebraska-Omaha.

skinzfan23 · Post by **skinzfan23** » Fri Apr 14, 2023 11:00 am

Doctor Fate wrote: Fri Apr 14, 2023 10:17 am I didn't know that former Lakers and current Bulls guard Alex Caruso has Omaha/Creighton ties. His dad played/coached at Creighton and it looks like his mom is from Omaha and went to Nebraska-Omaha.

I forgot about that, I had heard it before.

Coyote · Post by **Coyote** » Fri Apr 14, 2023 3:42 pm

Bluejay Banter

Post by **Omaha Cowboy** » Sat Apr 15, 2023 10:32 am

skinzfan23 wrote: Fri Apr 14, 2023 8:48 am Everyone except for Nembhard

Baylor
Trey
Art
Kalk

Obviously we have added Issac Traudt to the mix, which should help. Now we just need a PG and if the rest return, that will make many Jays fans excited.

Man, I hope this holds true..

Add in a good point, and this team, with its nucleus pretty much in tact, can make a Final 4 run next year..

Pumped Baylor is returning…

Ciao..LiO…Peace

skinzfan23 · Post by **skinzfan23** » Sat Apr 15, 2023 11:03 pm

Reef just signed with Ohio. Good luck to him.

skinzfan23 · Post by **skinzfan23** » Sat Apr 15, 2023 11:06 pm

From Shatel’s article today made it sound like they are counting on Trey coming back:

“Shooting is very important to us, obviously and R2 (Nembhard) became a really good shooter for us. Also someone who can run the show, play with pace and sees the floor. Good assist to turnover ratio, good teammate.

“In the coming weeks you’ll know who our point guard is going to be. Trey Alexander is going to play there some too, He played there (2021-22) when R2 got hurt. We’re going to bring in someone but I’m also comfortable having Trey play there as well.”

skinzfan23 · Post by **skinzfan23** » Sun Apr 16, 2023 8:30 am

Mac confirmed that Alabama is playing at CU this year…finally a good non-conference game, after having 0 last year.

skinzfan23 · Post by **skinzfan23** » Mon Apr 17, 2023 8:38 am

247 is reporting Steven Ashworth as 100% to Creighton at this time. Would be great to add someone with his shooting touch.

skinzfan23 · Post by **skinzfan23** » Mon Apr 17, 2023 5:39 pm

Done, got our guy:

Coyote · Post by **Coyote** » Mon Apr 17, 2023 6:06 pm

Steven Ashworth is a Creighton Bluejay

Steven Ashworth is a Creighton Bluejay. He officially announced on Monday at 5:20 live on the Field of 68. The All-First Team Mountain West Conference guard, Ashworth averaged 16.2 points, 3.3 rebounds, and 4.5 assists per game for the Utah State Aggies on 43 percent shooting from deep this past season at Utah St.

The 6-foot-1 sharpshooting point guard out of Alpine (Utah) was in Omaha over the weekend. “Creighton has been recruiting me very hard and early since I hit the portal,” Ashworth said. “They are one of the first schools to reach out and talk to me about their interest in me. They want me to come in and become their starting point guard.”

Coyote · Post by **Coyote** » Mon Apr 17, 2023 6:09 pm

Men’s Basketball Adds Utah State Transfer Steven Ashworth
Ashworth ranked ninth nationally with 111 three-pointers made

Steven Ashworth, a First Team All-Mountain West Conference selection and the USBWA's District VIII Player of the Year at Utah State in 2022-23, is transferring to Creighton University. The 6-foot-1 guard will have two years of eligibility remaining.

Post by **Omaha Cowboy** » Mon Apr 17, 2023 6:09 pm

skinzfan23 wrote: Mon Apr 17, 2023 5:39 pm Done, got our guy:

Huge “get” for the Jays…

Ciao..LiO…Peace

skinzfan23 · Post by **skinzfan23** » Mon Apr 17, 2023 8:35 pm

I’m super glad that when Mac and crew have their eye on a guy they usually make it happen.

And the best part is, unlike so many other teams they do their best to recruit guys who fit the program, school and city of Omaha. No doubt, Ashworth is a good fit.

Post by **Omaha Cowboy** » Mon Apr 17, 2023 9:51 pm

I just wish he had another year of eligibility left after this upcoming season..

Beggars can’t be choosers however..

Edit- I see he does have 2 seasons of eligibility left. Fantastic

…

Ciao..LiO…Peace

skinzfan23 · Post by **skinzfan23** » Tue Apr 18, 2023 8:38 am

Omaha Cowboy wrote: Mon Apr 17, 2023 9:51 pm

Edit- I see he does have 2 seasons of eligibility left. Fantastic …

Ciao..LiO…Peace

I didn't know that, is it b/c of the covid year? So basically he could stay for 2 years if he wants? If that is the case, that will be great to get acclimated to the program.

skinzfan23 · Post by **skinzfan23** » Tue Apr 18, 2023 9:39 am

I wonder with Ashworth signing, does this mean we are still in the running for Andrew Rodhe as well?

Coyote · Post by **Coyote** » Tue Apr 18, 2023 10:55 am

Creighton lands transfer sharpshooter out of Utah State

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Point guard Steven Ashworth committed to Creighton today, choosing the Bluejays over BYU, Oklahoma State, and returning to Utah State. Ashworth is coming off a career year with the Aggies, leading Utah State with 16.2 average points per game, being named First Team All-Mountain West Conference, and helping Utah State to an at-large bid to the NCAA Tournament. This past season, Ashworth also shot 43.4% from beyond the arc, ranking him sixth nationally.

The Utah native will likely replace point guard Ryan Nembhard who entered the transfer portal earlier this month. Ashworth becomes Creighton’s second transfer commit this offseason, along with Grand Island native Isaac Traudt out of Virginia. Joining Traudt and Ashowrth as newcomers for the 2023-2024 season is guard Josiah Dotzler out of Bellevue West.

skinzfan23 · Post by **skinzfan23** » Tue Apr 18, 2023 11:04 am

From Shatel's article today about NIL and Creighton:

“Creighton is highly respected in the industry for the amount of NIL support that it’s providing. Most Big East athletic directors are desiring to have the level of support that Creighton has. They’re on top of the Big East.”

NIL plays a role in athletes staying, too.

Baylor Scheierman told me last week that Creighton’s NIL and “being able to get paid in college played a factor for sure” in his coming back.

Don’t know what Arthur Kaluma, Trey Alexander and Ryan Kalkbrenner are going to do, but they have massive leverage to get more NIL money and return to CU. If the alternative is the NBA G League, you can make more at Creighton.

Amazing that Creighton is leading the Big East with NIL money....I knew it was good, but that is crazy with some of the other big schools and the tradition that they have that little CU is leading the way!!!

Post by **Brad** » Tue Apr 18, 2023 12:08 pm

skinzfan23 wrote: Tue Apr 18, 2023 11:04 am Amazing that Creighton is leading the Big East with NIL money....I knew it was good, but that is crazy with some of the other big schools and the tradition that they have that little CU is leading the way!!!

Watercooler talk at work, the Creighton starting 5 were all somewhere between $100k and $300k per year.

Post by **Omaha Cowboy** » Tue Apr 18, 2023 12:19 pm

Certainly good enough incentive for all to stay one more year with the Jays to work on their craft…

Ciao..LiO…Peace

skinzfan23 · Post by **skinzfan23** » Tue Apr 18, 2023 1:12 pm

Brad wrote: Tue Apr 18, 2023 12:08 pm
skinzfan23 wrote: Tue Apr 18, 2023 11:04 am Amazing that Creighton is leading the Big East with NIL money....I knew it was good, but that is crazy with some of the other big schools and the tradition that they have that little CU is leading the way!!!
Watercooler talk at work, the Creighton starting 5 were all somewhere between $100k and $300k per year.

Thats around the figures I have heard, although I am not sure there is anywhere to verify the numbers.

almighty_tuna · Post by **almighty_tuna** » Tue Apr 18, 2023 1:33 pm

Sounds a lot like I need improve my bball game and go back to college.

skinzfan23 · Post by **skinzfan23** » Tue Apr 18, 2023 3:31 pm

Andrew Rohde has committed to Virginia....(I think I would rather have Traudt back from VA then Rohde here) It would have been nice to have a 6'6" guard though.

Post by **Omaha Cowboy** » Tue Apr 18, 2023 6:55 pm

Freakin’ great video interview with Steven Ashworth from The Field of 68-

https://www.youtube.com/live/polexXNS-5M?feature=share

Great props to the city of Omaha the last several minutes of the interview as well

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Ciao..LiO…Peace

skinzfan23 · Post by **skinzfan23** » Tue Apr 18, 2023 7:49 pm

Thanks for posting, and that is one of many reasons why I love Creighton basketball and the exposure it brings for the city of Omaha!

Post by **Omaha Cowboy** » Tue Apr 18, 2023 8:54 pm

You’re welcome and 100% agree..

..

The Big East Conference is red hot right now. Best college basketball conference in the country imo..

Omaha is getting the benefits of great exposure as well. Who needs the NBA?…

Ciao..LiO…Peace

skinzfan23 · Post by **skinzfan23** » Wed Apr 19, 2023 8:24 am

Duke, Michigan State, Creighton make moves in men's Way-Too-Early Top 25

5. Creighton Bluejays
Previous: 10

It's been a mixed bag for the Bluejays so far this offseason. They watched as starting point guard Ryan Nembhard hit the portal, then went out and landed a top-10 transfer in elite shooter Steven Ashworth from Utah State. Returning starter Baylor Scheierman also announced his intentions to return to Omaha for another year. Now, they wait on Ryan Kalkbrenner's NBA decision.

Projected starting lineup:

Steven Ashworth (16.2 PPG at Utah State)
Baylor Scheierman (12.8 PPG)
Trey Alexander (13.6 PPG)
Arthur Kaluma (11.8 PPG)
Fredrick King (3.4 PPG)

Post by **Omaha Cowboy** » Wed Apr 19, 2023 5:37 pm

If together for the upcoming season, definitely worth a top 5 ranking…

Ciao..LiO…Peace

Louie · Post by **Louie** » Fri Apr 21, 2023 9:07 am

Nembhard headed to Gonzaga.

almighty_tuna · Post by **almighty_tuna** » Fri Apr 21, 2023 9:17 am

Wow, well, good luck to him.