Creighton Basketball 2024-2025

almighty_tuna · Post by **almighty_tuna** » Thu Jan 23, 2025 5:18 pm

Gonna be a really tough game for them, but I hope the atmosphere gives them a boost.

skinzfan23 · Post by **skinzfan23** » Sat Jan 25, 2025 4:57 pm

Jays with another win, down 8 before half but pulled away and won by 25 over Seton Hall. Kalk is now only 9 pts from being #2 all-time for Creighton.

Also a huge crowd of over 18,400. Add the over 10,000 for the women’s game now and the convention going on and there is probably around 30,000 at CHI today.

skinzfan23 · Post by **skinzfan23** » Mon Jan 27, 2025 4:33 pm

Only putting this here, because Creighton had the highest attended event, but love this from Shatel's latest column:

One more and I’m outta here
Terrific atmosphere in Ralston for LOVB Omaha’s first home matches last weekend. To go with the Supernovas crowds, Omaha must be a volleyball town.

Then again, UNO hockey packed them in at Baxter Arena at the same time LOVB was playing. Hockey town?

On Saturday, Creighton drew 18,430 for the men’s game with Seton Hall at 12:30 p.m., then 11,141 showed up to watch the Jays women’s team play UConn at 4:30 p.m. Basketball town?

Sports town.

This is why I love Omaha, great support from everyone in the city!

Greg S · Post by **Greg S** » Tue Jan 28, 2025 11:00 am

I love this shirt:

skinzfan23 · Post by **skinzfan23** » Tue Jan 28, 2025 11:52 am

HAHA that is great

skinzfan23 · Post by **skinzfan23** » Wed Jan 29, 2025 10:37 pm

What a great win by the Jays tonight, game got within 1 and Neal hit back to back 3’s. Another quad-one win. Kalk moved into 2nd place all-time scoring for the Jays.

My daughter and I even got on the scoreboard and won $250 from FNBO. Great night all around. It pays to wear a Bluejay onesie…haha

almighty_tuna · Post by **almighty_tuna** » Thu Jan 30, 2025 9:29 am

Definitely a highlight reel night for Kalk and Neal. Jays are really heading into a gauntlet of remaining games, last night's game included. Congrats on the $$!

Post by **Omaha Cowboy** » Thu Jan 30, 2025 9:35 am

This Jays team is on a big roll. What a January..
Big game this Saturday at Villanova. It would be a huge feather in the Jays cap to snatch that win on the road…

Ciao..LiO…Peace

skinzfan23 · Post by **skinzfan23** » Thu Jan 30, 2025 9:37 am

yes, started off with that loss @ Marquette but won the last 6 to finish Jan 6-1. I'll take it.

skinzfan23 · Post by **skinzfan23** » Sat Feb 01, 2025 9:40 pm

Jays with the huge road win @nova today. Jays couldn’t hit 3’s or FTs and got some questionable calls against them late but they were granted a timeout with 8 sec left and Ashworth used glass from the side and banked it in from 3 to give the Jays the 2 pt win.

Add in UConn beating Marquette tonight and the Jays are tied for 2nd in the conference although all top 4 teams play each other in the next 10-12 days. Gunna be an interesting finish.

skinzfan23 · Post by **skinzfan23** » Mon Feb 03, 2025 2:21 pm

Jays getting enough votes for 29th in both polls. Its amazing how a team like Illinois is still ranked. They have lost 4 of their last 7. Meanwhile the Jays have won 7 in a row, including 4 of those on the road and one on the road against a Top 15 team.

The Big 10 is so overrated every single year and it shows in the tournament. They probably only have 2-3 really good teams, yet 6 are ranked right now.

CBJason · Post by **CBJason** » Mon Feb 03, 2025 4:05 pm

I just had to do a double take when I saw there was only 1 ACC team ranked. I feel the SEC is overrated more than the Big10…9 teams….really?

OmahaRedWing · Post by **OmahaRedWing** » Wed Feb 05, 2025 1:34 pm

skinzfan23 wrote: Mon Feb 03, 2025 2:21 pm Jays getting enough votes for 29th in both polls. Its amazing how a team like Illinois is still ranked. They have lost 4 of their last 7. Meanwhile the Jays have won 7 in a row, including 4 of those on the road and one on the road against a Top 15 team.

The Big 10 is so overrated every single year and it shows in the tournament. They probably only have 2-3 really good teams, yet 6 are ranked right now.

No one can really defend the Big 10's recent tournament showing. That being said, how many "really good" teams do you feel are in the Big East this year. From what I have seen, it's a very down year for the Big East. If it's not the worst since the new Big East formed, it's at least similar to the early years.

I don't think Creighton is as good as they were last year or the year before it, but I think they have a chance to win the league.

skinzfan23 · Post by **skinzfan23** » Wed Feb 05, 2025 3:51 pm

Yes, no doubt the Big East is down this year. In my opinion I am not sure there is a dominant team. Obviously St Johns, Marquette, Creighton and UConn are the best, and they all could potentially do well in the tournament, but at the same time they could easily lose.

The Jays specifically are good but not as great as they have been in the past 4 years. They have really turned their season around since the start of 2025, but they still have some huge tests coming up in Marquette and UConn and @ st johns. No doubt Ashworth and Kalk are carrying this team.

skinzfan23 · Post by **skinzfan23** » Wed Feb 05, 2025 9:51 pm

Another close but big win on the road for the Jays. They have now won eight in a row.

Kalkbrenner was a beast tonight and finished with 35 points and 12 rebounds.

People call him soft, but there’s no doubt Creighton would be nowhere without him this year

Post by **Brad** » Wed Feb 05, 2025 10:02 pm

skinzfan23 wrote: Wed Feb 05, 2025 9:51 pm Kalkbrenner was a beast tonight and finished with 35 points and 12 rebounds.

And a technical... LOL

skinzfan23 · Post by **skinzfan23** » Wed Feb 05, 2025 10:37 pm

Yeah think that was the first I have ever seen him get. Love the fire from him tonight though.

skinzfan23 · Post by **skinzfan23** » Sat Feb 08, 2025 8:51 am

Huge game for the jays today vs Marquette. Really all of the next 3 are huge, but with St. John’s beating UConn last night the jays need this one to keep pace.

skinzfan23 · Post by **skinzfan23** » Sat Feb 08, 2025 6:45 pm

What a great game today. Jays led most of the game but Marquette took the lead with a few minutes left. Neal scored a quick 5 and then Ashworth and Kalk took over.

Creighton should be ranked come Monday after their 9th win in a row and yet another against a #11 Marquette.

remline · Post by **remline** » Sun Feb 09, 2025 9:29 am

Kenpom ratings after Saturday:

#16 St John's
#22 Marquette
#30 Creighton
#34 Connecticut

skinzfan23 · Post by **skinzfan23** » Sun Feb 09, 2025 2:09 pm

I have no idea what Creighton needs to do to move up in these rankings. Obviously winning is more important than any of the rankings but the Jays are only 32 in NET rankings even though they are 11-6 in quad 1&2. Meanwhile Ohio st is 8-9 and they are 26. Illinois is only 10-8 yet they are 12.

Post by **Brad** » Sun Feb 09, 2025 2:36 pm

skinzfan23 wrote: Sun Feb 09, 2025 2:09 pm I have no idea what Creighton needs to do to move up in these rankings. Obviously winning is more important than any of the rankings but the Jays are only 32 in NET rankings even though they are 11-6 in quad 1&2. Meanwhile Ohio st is 8-9 and they are 26. Illinois is only 10-8 yet they are 12.

This year, more than ever, throw the rankings away, keep your head down and keep winning. UNO hockey is in the same boat… started out slow and now on a terror and not ranked.

skinzfan23 · Post by **skinzfan23** » Mon Feb 10, 2025 1:09 pm

Jays returned to the AP poll for the first time since late November @ #24.

They are also #21 in the coaches poll, which after the run they have been, is probably more indicative of where they should be.

skinzfan23 · Post by **skinzfan23** » Mon Feb 10, 2025 7:43 pm

Frank Caliendo was at the Jays practice again this year:

https://www.facebook.com/share/r/12D5yb ... tid=wwXIfr

skinzfan23 · Post by **skinzfan23** » Tue Feb 11, 2025 10:28 am

I knew Ashworth was having a great shooting season from the FT line but here is proof:

Best Season FT Percentage, NCAA History (based on qualifiers)
Pct. Name, School FTM-FTA Year
.976 Steven Ashworth, Creighton 83-85 2024-25
.975 Blake Ahearn, Missouri State 117-120 2003-04
.961 Derek Raivio, Gonzaga 148-154 2006-07
.959 Craig Collins, Penn State 94-98 1984-85
.955 Phil Forte III, Oklahoma State 76-88 2016-17
.953 J.J. Redick, Duke 143-150 2003-04
.951 Steve Drabyn, Belmont 78-82 2002-03
.951 Donald Sims, Appalachain State 175-184 2009-10
.950 Rod Foster, UCLA 95-100 1981-82
.950 DJ Davis, Butler 95-100 2023-24

almighty_tuna · Post by **almighty_tuna** » Wed Feb 12, 2025 8:12 am

Less than ideal result last night, especially when they were doing so well earlier in the contest. Ah well, streaks end.

skinzfan23 · Post by **skinzfan23** » Wed Feb 12, 2025 8:14 am

Yes, that was a tough game, to be up 14 at home and lose. I am not sure why Mac didn't give Kalk a breather, it looked like he could barely get up the floor. Ashworth also had a horrible night and ended his FT and 3pt shooting streak. Hopefully they come out rested and ready on Sun @ st johns.

Post by **Brad** » Wed Feb 12, 2025 10:06 am

Yep, the looked gassed and their shooting was ice cold. Luckily Uconn wasn't shooting lights out either or it could have been a blowout.

My Photos: photos.whiteandbluereview.com/p92220875

almighty_tuna · Post by **almighty_tuna** » Wed Feb 12, 2025 10:32 am

Great pics as always, Brad!

Post by **Brad** » Wed Feb 12, 2025 10:33 am

almighty_tuna wrote: Wed Feb 12, 2025 10:32 am Great pics as always, Brad!

Thanks!

skinzfan23 · Post by **skinzfan23** » Wed Feb 12, 2025 7:37 pm

Villanova upset St. John’s tonight so it sets up a huge matchup at MSG on Sunday if Creighton can somehow pull out the win they will be in first place

Post by **Brad** » Wed Feb 12, 2025 9:08 pm

skinzfan23 wrote: Wed Feb 12, 2025 7:37 pm Villanova upset St. John’s tonight so it sets up a huge matchup at MSG on Sunday if Creighton can somehow pull out the win they will be in first place

That's awesome!

skinzfan23 · Post by **skinzfan23** » Sun Feb 16, 2025 4:49 pm

Terrible officiating in the game @ St. John’s today, which is pretty usual. Jays didn’t play well but only lost by 6 with that embarrassment by the refs. Thankfully Kalk was able to come back after getting hurt when he was fouled.

almighty_tuna · Post by **almighty_tuna** » Sun Feb 16, 2025 6:36 pm

skinzfan23 wrote: Sun Feb 16, 2025 4:49 pm Thankfully Kalk was able to come back after getting hurt when he was fouled.

This is really the important part.

Jays did not take care of the ball very well at all today. Green had a pretty notable first half for sure.

skinzfan23 · Post by **skinzfan23** » Sun Feb 16, 2025 6:59 pm

Green prob played his best half ever in the first. Not sure why he wasn’t in there more in the 2nd.

Post by **Brad** » Sun Feb 16, 2025 7:12 pm

Seems like the jays never shoot well at MSG...

Post by **Omaha Cowboy** » Mon Feb 17, 2025 10:26 am

Yeah- thank goodness Kalk is okay and came back in to finish the game..

I looked at the remaining regular season schedule (5 games- 3 at home and 2 on the road)..

I believe 5-0/4-1 is doable to finish the season.. They just need to start knocking down the 3’s more consistently and can the silly turnovers…

Ciao..LiO…Peace

skinzfan23 · Post by **skinzfan23** » Mon Feb 17, 2025 11:28 am

Yes about the shooting and turnovers. It would be nice to see a little more from the bench. During the winning streak there was usually one who stepped up and the last two games, the starters pretty much had to do it all.

skinzfan23 · Post by **skinzfan23** » Mon Feb 17, 2025 1:30 pm

Jays fell out of top 25 as expected with 2 losses this week. Good news if they are still 29.

skinzfan23 · Post by **skinzfan23** » Mon Feb 17, 2025 6:01 pm