Creighton Basketball 2023-2024

Coyote · Post by **Coyote** » Sun Sep 17, 2023 11:32 am

Creighton releases 2023-24 Big East schedule

Creighton men's basketball announced its full 2023-24 schedule.

Coyote · Post by **Coyote** » Mon Sep 18, 2023 9:58 am

Big East Conference Schedule Released

Wed. Dec. 20 VILLANOVA* CHI Health Center Omaha
Sat. Dec. 30 at Marquette* Milwaukee, Wis.

Tue. Jan. 2 at Georgetown* Washington, D.C.
Sat. Jan. 6 PROVIDENCE* CHI Health Center Omaha
Tue. Jan. 9 at DePaul* Chicago, Ill.
Sat. Jan. 13 ST. JOHN'S* CHI Health Center Omaha
Wed. Jan. 17 at Connecticut* TBD
Sat. Jan. 20 at Seton Hall* Newark, N.J.
Tue. Jan. 23 XAVIER* CHI Health Center Omaha
Sat. Jan. 27 DEPAUL* CHI Health Center Omaha

Fri. Feb. 2 BUTLER* CHI Health Center Omaha
Wed. Feb. 7 at Providence* Providence, R.I.
Sat. Feb. 10 at Xavier* Cincinnati, Ohio
Tue. Feb. 13 GEORGETOWN* CHI Health Center Omaha
Sat. Feb. 17 at Butler* Indianapolis, Ind.
Tue. Feb. 20 CONNECTICUT* CHI Health Center Omaha
Sun. Feb. 25 at St. John's* New York City, N.Y. (Madison Square Garden)
Wed. Feb. 28 SETON HALL* CHI Health Center Omaha

Sat. March 2 MARQUETTE* CHI Health Center Omaha
Sat. March 9 at Villanova* Philadelphia, Pa. (Wells Fargo Center)

BIG EAST Conference Tournament
Wed. March 13 First Round New York City, N.Y.
Thu. March 14 Quarterfinals New York City, N.Y.
Fri. March 15 Semifinals New York City, N.Y.
Sat. March 16 Championship New York City, N.Y.

skinzfan23 · Post by **skinzfan23** » Tue Sep 19, 2023 8:40 am

Hearing rumors that Larry Johnson is possibly coming to Creighton. He is announcing on Thursday. Top 100 recruit for 2024.

skinzfan23 · Post by **skinzfan23** » Thu Sep 21, 2023 5:54 pm

Larry Johnson just announced that he’s coming to Creighton, he is the number 80 recruit in the class. Creighton is really doing a great job recruiting a strong core once again.

Coyote · Post by **Coyote** » Thu Sep 21, 2023 6:02 pm

skinzfan23 wrote: Thu Sep 21, 2023 5:54 pm Larry Johnson just announced that he’s coming to Creighton, he is the number 80 recruit in the class. Creighton is really doing a great job recruiting a strong core once again.

skinzfan23 · Post by **skinzfan23** » Fri Sep 22, 2023 8:53 am

Hopefully we will see some of this next year: (although I don't think the 2 are related)

Coyote · Post by **Coyote** » Tue Sep 26, 2023 7:23 pm

Creighton men's basketball builds culture in first practice of 2023-2024 season

The first Creighton men's basketball practice ahead of the 2023-2024 season at Creighton University in Omaha on Tuesday, Sept. 26, 2023.

skinzfan23 · Post by **skinzfan23** » Wed Sep 27, 2023 10:56 am

COLLEGE HOOPS 10 Teams That Can Win It All

Creighton

Creighton made the Elite Eight for the second time in program history last year. Even still, the Bluejays lost both Ryan Nembhard (Gonzaga) and Arthur Kaluma (Kansas State) to the portal this off-season. Coach McDermott filled one of those spots with one of the best shooters in the country – Steven Ashworth (Utah State). Throw him in a backcourt that already boasts Baylor Scheierman and Trey Alexander and you’ve got a three-headed monster offensively. Everything revolves around big man Ryan Kalkbrennar, who has the potential to put up some All-American type numbers in McDermott’s highly efficient offense. The Jays have the goods to break through and make a title run this season.

skinzfan23 · Post by **skinzfan23** » Wed Sep 27, 2023 3:53 pm

CU-Iowa game is at 9pm on a Tuesday.

Coyote · Post by **Coyote** » Wed Sep 27, 2023 3:55 pm

Men’s Basketball Announces Tip Times, TV Coverage For Most Games

The BIG EAST Conference announced tip times and television coverage for nearly every Creighton Men's Basketball game on Wednesday, Sept. 27th.

skinzfan23 · Post by **skinzfan23** » Tue Oct 03, 2023 1:01 pm

Creighton is now rated #7 on rivals for 2024 recruiting (thats ahead of Kansas, Baylor, and Arizona):

2024 Team Rankings

skinzfan23 · Post by **skinzfan23** » Tue Oct 10, 2023 8:45 am

Thankfully Joel Lorenzi, the OWH writer for the Bluejays is moving on to cover the OKC Thunder. Could not stand his articles of metaphors and hyperboles. In my mind, maybe he should stick to science fiction or something, because as a sports writer, I had no clue what he talking about.

almighty_tuna · Post by **almighty_tuna** » Tue Oct 10, 2023 9:07 am

I'm probably slightly biased since I know and work with him occasionally, but follow Matt DeMarinis if you're shopping for coverage. He's the best sports writer Omaha has.

skinzfan23 · Post by **skinzfan23** » Tue Oct 10, 2023 9:18 am

almighty_tuna wrote: Tue Oct 10, 2023 9:07 am I'm probably slightly biased since I know and work with him occasionally, but follow Matt DeMarinis if you're shopping for coverage. He's the best sports writer Omaha has.

Agreed, much better.

skinzfan23 · Post by **skinzfan23** » Tue Oct 10, 2023 9:22 am

Lunardi has the Jays as a #2 seed in his latest bracketology:

2024 NCAA TOURNAMENT BRACKETOLOGY

Coyote · Post by **Coyote** » Tue Oct 10, 2023 6:16 pm

Coyote · Post by **Coyote** » Tue Oct 10, 2023 7:43 pm

Creighton men's basketball ready to live up to the expectations coming into 2023-2024 season

A practice during the Creighton men's basketball team media day at Creighton University in Omaha on Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2023.

Coyote · Post by **Coyote** » Tue Oct 10, 2023 7:49 pm

Mitch Ballock is Back with Creighton as a Grad Assistant!

Ana Bellinghausen talks with Mitch Ballock about coming back to Creighton as a grad assistant after playing overseas. Ballock previews the upcoming season, talks about what advice he hopes to give and reminisces on some Bluejay memories.

Coyote · Post by **Coyote** » Tue Oct 10, 2023 9:35 pm

Greg McDermott previews Creighton men's basketball season with 6 News

6 News Sports Director Clayton Collier sits down with Creighton men's basketball head coach Greg McDermott, previewing the Bluejays 2023-24 campaign.

Coyote · Post by **Coyote** » Tue Oct 10, 2023 10:22 pm

Preseason Tour: Creighton Bluejays Men's Basketball

The Preseason Tour brings us to the home of the Creighton Bluejays. John Fanta shares his takeaways after spending the day in Omaha, NE.

skinzfan23 · Post by **skinzfan23** » Wed Oct 11, 2023 11:06 am

I always appreciate John Fanta and his insights. He actually knows that game compared to our local OWH writers.

Coyote · Post by **Coyote** » Wed Oct 11, 2023 2:04 pm

Creighton men's basketball 2023-24 schedule

Check out the Bluejays' opponents that CU will face in the 2023-24 season!

skinzfan23 · Post by **skinzfan23** » Mon Oct 16, 2023 11:15 am

Per Jon Rothstein:

Jays are #8 in the AP Preseason Poll. (It is the highest pre-season ranking ever!)

skinzfan23 · Post by **skinzfan23** » Mon Oct 16, 2023 11:35 am

NCAA Betting Odds

Final Four
Creighton (+800 on DraftKings)

Midseason last year this was my favorite play to get to the Final Four (at a similar price), as the Bluejays got healthy. They were a few possessions away from cashing and surviving a horrible grinder against San Diego State, but alas they did not. This year, first-team all-Mountain West point guard Steven Ashworth steps in after transferring from Utah State to lead a veteran group that returns with Elite Eight experience. Ryan Kalkbrenner is an anchor as a rim-protecting, versatile center and is flanked by wings that can score and make plays. I love Creighton to build on last season's success.

Coyote · Post by **Coyote** » Mon Oct 16, 2023 1:17 pm

skinzfan23 wrote: Mon Oct 16, 2023 11:15 am Per Jon Rothstein:

Jays are #8 in the AP Preseason Poll. (It is the highest pre-season ranking ever!)

Kansas No. 1 in College Basketball Preseason AP Top 25

CBB insider Matt Norlander joins CBS Sports HQ to break down the College Basketball Preseason AP Top 25.

Coyote · Post by **Coyote** » Mon Oct 16, 2023 1:28 pm

Men's Basketball Ranked #8 in Preseason USA Today Coaches Poll

The Creighton University men's basketball team has earned the No. 8 spot in the preseason USA Today Coaches poll, released on Monday afternoon. It's the highest preseason ranking in the coaches poll in program history.

The Bluejays are one of four BIG EAST Conference teams represented, joining No. 5 Connecticut, No. 7 Marquette and No. 20 Villanova. Creighton will face all of those teams twice and also play against No. 24 Alabama. Other opponents that dot the Bluejay schedule and are receiving votes include St. John's and Xavier.

Coyote · Post by **Coyote** » Tue Oct 17, 2023 7:19 am

Creighton ranked No. 8 in preseason poll, its highest-ever

Creighton men's basketball earned its highest preseason ranking in school history.

skinzfan23 · Post by **skinzfan23** » Fri Oct 20, 2023 10:02 am

2023-24 CBS Sports Preseason All-America teams: College basketball's best and most talented players

2023-24 CBS Sports Preseason All-America Second Team
Ryan Kalkbrenner | Creighton | C | 7-1 | Sr.
No player in college basketball had a higher true shooting percentage last season than did Kalkbrenner, who blended an efficient scoring approach on offense with one of the most potent inside defensive presences in the sport. The two-time Big East Defensive Player of the Year is coming off a career season for Creighton after averaging 15.9 points per game and figures to be a focal point for a Bluejays team that just earned its highest-ever ranking in the preseason AP Top 25 poll at No. 8. — Kyle Boone

3RD TEAM:
Trey Alexander | Creighton | G | 6-4 | Jr.
Alexander played a key role on Creighton's Elite Eight team last season. He averaged 13.6 points and 4.2 rebounds on 44.7% shooting and is a major reason why the Blue Jays are ranked No. 8 in the preseason AP Top 25 poll. — CS

almighty_tuna · Post by **almighty_tuna** » Fri Oct 20, 2023 10:38 am

2x DPOY w/highest shooting percentage and he's on the second team. I don't get it.

skinzfan23 · Post by **skinzfan23** » Fri Oct 20, 2023 2:07 pm

almighty_tuna wrote: Fri Oct 20, 2023 10:38 am 2x DPOY w/highest shooting percentage and he's on the second team. I don't get it.

Yeah me either. I could understand if they were still in the Valley, but the just made it to the Elite Eight and almost final four and he was no doubt the key piece to all that.

skinzfan23 · Post by **skinzfan23** » Fri Oct 20, 2023 4:30 pm

It was reported that Jasen Green suffered a wrist injury earlier this week and will have surgery on it today. He is expected to miss 4-6 weeks.

Sucks but at least that position has decent depth right now.

skinzfan23 · Post by **skinzfan23** » Mon Oct 23, 2023 10:59 am

Creighton beat ISU by 3 in the their closed scrimmage this past Saturday. ISU is a good defensive test, especially for some of the newer guys on CU's roster.

almighty_tuna · Post by **almighty_tuna** » Mon Oct 23, 2023 11:01 am

These closed scrimmages are such a tease!! Glad they did well though. Can't believe the regular season is nearly upon us.

skinzfan23 · Post by **skinzfan23** » Mon Oct 23, 2023 11:39 am

Yeah hardly any details provided, although info always gets leaked out. I heard that Kalk, Trey, Baylor and Bello all scored in double-digits.

Exh. game is only 1.5 weeks away and the regular season only 2 weeks from tomorrow!

skinzfan23 · Post by **skinzfan23** » Mon Oct 23, 2023 4:14 pm

Art Kaluma was apparently the leading scorer and rebounder in KSU's loss in their scrimmage against SMU (15pts, 8 rebs)

Coyote · Post by **Coyote** » Tue Oct 24, 2023 1:46 pm

Men's Basketball Picked Second in Preseason BIG EAST Poll;
Trio Earn Preseason Honors

NEW YORK, N.Y. – The Creighton men's basketball team has been picked to finish second in the BIG EAST Conference in the annual survey of league coaches, which was unveiled as part of BIG EAST Media Day on Tuesday morning at Madison Square Garden.

Preseason All-BIG EAST First Team
Trey Alexander, Creighton, G, Jr., 6-4, 190, Oklahoma City, Okla.
*Ryan Kalkbrenner, Creighton, C, Sr., 7-1, 270, St. Louis, Mo.

Preseason All-BIG EAST Second Team
Baylor Scheierman, Creighton, G, Sr., 6-7, 205, Aurora, Neb.

2023-24 Preseason BIG EAST Coaches Poll
First-place votes in parentheses
1. Marquette (7) 96
2. Creighton (4) 92
3. Connecticut 79
4. Villanova 76

Coyote · Post by **Coyote** » Tue Oct 24, 2023 9:11 pm

'We haven't had a bad practice'
Can Creighton win it ALL?!

Jeff Goodman and Rob Dauster sit down with Creighton head coach Greg McDermott, who talks about the return of Ryan Kalkbrenner, the portal additions, expectations for this season, and much more!

skinzfan23 · Post by **skinzfan23** » Thu Oct 26, 2023 2:37 pm

The biggest questions for the 2023-24 men's college basketball season

Our experts were split on who between UConn and Creighton would win the Big East. But all agree both teams are powerhouses and national championship contenders.

I am still in disbelief to see even national media saying that Creighton is a powerhouse and national champion contender

thenewguy · Post by **thenewguy** » Thu Oct 26, 2023 2:45 pm

skinzfan23 wrote: Thu Oct 26, 2023 2:37 pm The biggest questions for the 2023-24 men's college basketball season

Our experts were split on who between UConn and Creighton would win the Big East. But all agree both teams are powerhouses and national championship contenders.
I am still in disbelief to see even national media saying that Creighton is a powerhouse and national champion contender

definitely exciting stuff. I'm sure tix this year will be hard to get now that they are getting so much attention

skinzfan23 · Post by **skinzfan23** » Thu Oct 26, 2023 4:15 pm

College basketball rankings: The top 100 and 1 best players entering the 2023-24 season

Another list that includes 4 current Bluejays and the 2 former ones..