Creighton Bluejay & Big East Outlook for the 2024-25 Season.

Here we go…

Hey. It’s August 15th again. Time for ol’ gtmo to once again put the envelope to his forehead and look into the college basketball future.

Question: What can we look forward to, for the Bluejays, this 2024-25 college basketball season?

Carnak: Much good fortune, health, Championship basketball, and a long and prosperous post-season…Instant Karma!

“I am ALL-IN on the Creighton Bluejays. The 2023-24 Jays stumbled early, losing to Colorado St in the HOF Classic and at UNLV. After a huge win over Alabama my Jays fell to Nova and at #10 Marquette to begin the Big East 0-2. After 2 Early February losses to Butler & at Prov the team regrouped. Creighton finished the Big East gauntlet 7-1, including wins over #1 UConn & #5 Marquette. Creighton was ousted by Providence in the BET Quarterfinals game. The team then went on to make their 3rd Sweet Sixteen in 4 years, versus #6 Tennessee. CU finished the season 25-10 overall, a good year.

This coming 2024-25 season, our Jays continue to have the talent, consistency, drive, heart, will-to-win, and determination to again contend for the NCAA Championship. The Jays have sufficient depth to weather unforeseen injuries.

They have a great mix of youth (Frosh: PG Ty Davis, SG Larry Johnson, & Fwd Jackson McAndrew, RSFR Sterling Knox, & Sophs Fwd Jason Green/Fwd Isaac Troudt), transfers (Sr Wing Jamiya Neal & Jr SG Richard Pop Isaacs), and veterans (Sr Big Ryan, Sr PG Ashworth, Jr Wing Miller, Jr. Ctr King. Three walkons remain: Guards Sr Osmani, RSFr Thomas, & RSSoph Fwd Townley-Thomas. Euro Wing Fedor Zugic is expected to join the squad late August.

They know that their system allows them to compete and win against anyone. Creighton also plays good defense. They will meet the majority of their intermediate milestones, achieve their major milestones, and again, make a big run in the NCAA Dance in March 2025.

Team Makeup

Ryan Kalkbrenner (Big Ryan) Sr • A former No. 69 recruit per Rivals

•2023-24 2x 2nd Tm All-Big East, 3x DPoY, All-Big East Tournament Team. Avg 17.8 ppg, 6.1 RBG, 1.1 APG in 32 mpg. HMAA (AP/247), 2x Naismith DPoY finalist, 2x Jabbar Award finalist.

BIG EAST ranks: 1st in FG percentage;  1st in offensive rebounds/game; 2nd in blocked shots/game; 6th in rebounds/game; 12th in FT percentage; 19th in points/game.
• NCAA ranks: 4th in field goal percentage, 4th in offensive rebounds per game, 12th in total blocks, 17th in blocked shots per game, 71st in total rebounds.
• His 134 offensive rebounds were the most by a Bluejay in more than 35 years. First Creighton player with 100 blocks in a season since 1985.
• Also ranks among national leaders with CU-best 69 dunks, including six slams at Georgetown (Feb. 12).
• Set CHI Health Center Omaha records for blocked shots (38) and offensive rebounds (58) in a season.
• Had a blocked shot in 26 straight games (Nov. 16, 2021-Feb. 26, 2022), CU’s longest streak since Benoit Benjamin did it in 28 games in a row in 1984-85.
• Notched 100th career block vs. Butler (Feb. 8) in his 53rd career game, CU’s third-fastest to that milestone ever.
• Became first Bluejay with 5 blocks in consecutive games (Nov. 22 & 27) since Benoit Benjamin in 1985, he also had five swats in a win vs. No. 24 BYU (Dec. 11) and vs. No. 9 Villanova (Dec. 17).
• First Bluejay with five straight games of 9+ rebounds since 2011 (Doug McDermott). • Finished with 16 points and 10 rebounds in NCAA Tournament win vs. San Diego State (March 17) before leaving with a knee injury that forced him to miss the Second Round game vs. No. 3 Kansas two days later.

2022-23
Kalkbrenner has been the strong anchor in the middle for Creighton both offensively and defensively. The 7-1 center is the Bluejays’ top scorer with a 14.9 regular season average. He leads the nation field goal shooting, connecting at 70.6 percent and is first in blocked shots in the BIG EAST with a 2.5 mark.

Mason Miller (Mayo) Junior

• Ranked as the 2021 No. 63 prospect by Rivals and No. 73 in the 247Sports composite rankings.
• Averaged 19.1 points per game as a senior to help Houston to its first state title.
• Was named Tennessee’s Class AAA Mr. Basketball. Redshirted last season. Reportedly the Best shooter on the team.

2023-24 • Led the BIG EAST in three-point percentage (.454).
• Team was 22-4 this season when he scored, but 3-6 when he didn’t.
• Made a three-pointer in 10 straight games (Dec. 3-Jan. 13). • Scored eight points in the second half of win vs. No. 1 Connecticut (Feb. 20).
• Had second career blocked shots vs. Seton Hall (Feb. 28).
• Scored six points and grabbed four rebounds in win vs. No. 5 Marquette (March 2).
• Sank 3-of-5 three-pointers in 69-67 win at Villanova (March 9).
• Cracked double-figures for the first time in 20 games when he had 10 points and finished +27 in 25 minutes vs. Akron in NCAA Tourney opener (March 21).

2022-23 Redshirt Frosh scored 2.3 ppg, 1.6 rbg in 9 mpg.

Fredrick King (Fredrick) Junior

Ranked as the No. 67 by On3, #109 On3 Composite, #133 recruit by 247Sports rankings of 2022, 4-star by Rivals (NR). True frosh from the Bahamas. Recruited from the NBA Academy Latin America (Mexico). (former Louisville commit) Mobile big man who is quick off his feet and plays with an exceptionally high intensity level. Possessing intriguing skill, poise and maturity. Converted 77% of his field goal attempts at the Academy Games and 74% of his free throws.

2023-24: Sophomore at Creighton
• Backup big man who played behind the nation’s most durable center.
• Had seven points and team-highs with nine rebounds and two blocks vs. Florida A&M (Nov. 7).
• Added seven points and six rebounds in 12 minutes vs. North Dakota State (Nov. 11).
• Scored 12 points in 12 minutes and grabbed five rebounds in win vs. Iowa (Nov. 14).
• Finished with six points and six rebounds in 12 minutes of action in road win at Nebraska (Dec. 3).
• Contributed 14 points and five rebounds on 6-of-8 shooting vs. Central Michigan (Dec. 9).
• Owned four points, four rebounds and a steal in win at DePaul (Jan. 9).
• Scored 200th career point with a basket vs. Georgetown (Feb. 13).
• Had three points, four rebounds and a block in three minutes vs. Seton Hall (Feb. 28).
• Sophomore center who averaged 10.0 points and 6.0 rebounds per game in three exhibition games in his home country of the Bahamas.

2022-23 Soph scored 3.4 PPG, 2.8 RBG, 0.8 BPG in 8.3 mpg. 60.9% FG. Big East All-Academic Team.

Steven Ashworth Sr (5th yr) 11.1 ppg, 3.3 rpg, 4.2 apg / FG% 40, 3PT% 35

The 6-foot-1 guard from Utah played 97 games over three seasons at Utah State. Creative facilitator and ball handler who has a high basketball IQ. Impressive passer. Steve experienced a marked dropoff in the Jays system, but showed continual improvement with experience as the season progressed. He should have a significant boost this coming season with last season under his belt.

2023-24: Senior at Creighton
• Received BIG EAST’s Sportsmanship Award, Creighton’s first honoree since Mitch Ballock in 2021.
• In league play only, ranked second in assist/turnover ratio, eighth in three-pointers per game, eighth in assists per game and 28th in scoring.
• Creighton was 17-5 when he scored in double-figures and 16-3 when he had one turnover or less.
• Scored 10+ points in 11 straight games from Jan. 13 – Feb. 20 after averaging 8.1 points in CU’s first 16 games.
• Made a three-pointer in each of his final 18 games (Jan. 13-Present).
• Posted back-to-back 20+ point outings on Feb. 2 & 7.
• One of 20 players named to the Bob Cousy Point Guard of the Year Preseason Watch List.
• No. 76 on CBS Sports Preseason Top 100 And 1 player list. • Finished with 12 points and seven assists in win vs. Xavier (Jan. 23).
• Owned 17 points and five three-pointers vs. DePaul (Jan. 27).
• Scored season-high 26 points vs. Butler (Feb. 2), making 9-of-15 shots.
• Made 6-of-7 three-pointers and scored 20 points in overtime game at Providence (Feb. 7), surpassing 250 career three-pointers in the process.
• Had 12 points and nine assists in win at Xavier (Feb. 10).
• Had 12 points and season-best six rebounds vs. Georgetown (Feb. 13).
• Recorded 12 points, eight assists and five rebounds at Butler (Feb. 17).
• Scored 20 points and added season-high seven rebounds in win vs. No. 1 Connecticut (Feb. 20).
• Dished eight assists in road win at Villanova (March 1).
• Had 16 points, six assists and five rebounds vs. Providence in BIG EAST Tournament debut (March 14).
• Scored team-high 21 points in win vs. Oregon to seal Sweet 16 bid (March 23).

Jasen Green (Jasen) Soph

2022 Ranked 4-star (112) by ON3, 4-star (#17 PF) by ESPN, 3-star by Rivals and 247. Jasen Green is a 6-7, 220-pound Power Forward from Omaha, NE. He’s the second-highest-ranked player in Nebraska this year. PF Jasen Green redshirted 2022-23. Owned 1,333 points and 733 rebounds at Millard North High School in Omaha and named honorary captain of the Omaha World-Herald All-State Team as a senior when he led the Mustangs to a second consecutive state title.

• Missed CU’s first four games with a broken hand before making his debut on Nov. 22 vs. Loyola Chicago with three rebounds, two points and an assist in four minutes of play.
• Had four points and three rebounds in 10 minutes vs. Central Michigan (Dec. 9).
• Scored first two career BIG EAST baskets in first half at Providence (Feb. 7).
• Creighton’s first sub off the bench in road win at Xavier (Feb. 10).
• Scored seven points in 15 minutes in victory over Georgetown (Feb. 13).
• Had career-highs in points (8) and minutes (16) in win vs. No. 1 Connecticut (Feb. 20), including his first two career three-pointers.
• Scored a pair of baskets in win over No. 5 Marquette (March 2).
• Had three rebounds in just five minutes at Villanova (March 9).
• Tripled previous high with nine rebounds to clinch trip to Sweet 16 in win vs. Oregon, including his first career dunk in double-overtime (March 23).
• Those nine rebounds are the second-most by a Creighton freshman in program history for an NCAA Tournament game.
• Had four points and six rebounds in season-high 19 minutes of Sweet 16 game vs. No. 6 Tennessee (March 29).

Richard Isaacs (Pop) Jr

• All-Big 12 Third Team (2023-24)
• NABC All-District Second Team (2023-24)
• Big 12 Player of the Week (01/02/2024)
• Dave Campbell’s Texas Basketball Honorable Mention (2023-24)
• Big 12 All-Freshman Team (2022-23)

SOPHOMORE SEASON AT TEXAS TECH (2023-24):

• Led Tech with 15.8 points per game and 16.1 ppg. in Big 12 play
• Starter in all 34 games, earned All-Big 12 Third Team honors
• Finished sixth in the Big 12 in scoring overall, fourth in conference-only games
• Scored a career-high 32 points in a win over No. 20 BYU by going 6-for-9 on 3-pointers
• Topped the Red Raiders with 73 made 3-pointers for the season, 13 games with three or more
• Averaged 3.5 assists per game, including a career-high nine assists at TCU
• Led Tech in scoring 15 times throughout the season, including with 22 against BYU in the Big 12 Championship quarterfinal win and with 20 against No. 11 Baylor in the regular-season finale victory
• Had 26 double-figure scoring performances with a streak of 13 straight games during the season
• Scored 20 or more points in nine games… Opened Big 12 play with a team-high 21 points in a road win over No. 20 Texas in Austin
• Earned Big 12 Player of the Week after going for 28 points with five 3-pointers in a non-conference win over Sam Houston
• Has scored 823 points and has 135 made 3-pointers through 59 career games

Jamiya Neal Sr

No ASU Bio on website. Started 31 of 32 games (32.8MPG) as a Junior. PTS 11.0, REB 5.4, AST 1.8, STLS 1.1, T/O 1.1, PF 1.8 By: Rob Anderson, Creighton SIO OMAHA, Neb. — The Creighton men’s basketball team signed guard Jamiya Neal on Wednesday, April 24. A 6-foot-6 guard from Toledo, Ohio, Neal played the previous three seasons at Arizona State and will have one year of eligibility remaining.

Neal scored 565 points, grabbed 315 rebounds and dished 119 assists in 93 games at Arizona State. He started 31-of-32 games as a junior in the recently-completed 2023-24 campaign, averaging career-highs with 11.0 points 5.4 rebounds and 1.8 assists per game. After making 29 total three-pointers in his first two years as a Sun Devil, Neal drained 39 trifectas this past season. Neal ranked 15th in the Pac-12 in minutes per game (32.7) and was 18th in rebounds per game.

Isaac Traudt Soph

2023-24: Redshirt Freshman at Creighton
• Creighton’s first freshman since Ryan Sears in 1997-98 to make multiple three-pointers in each of the first three games of his rookie campaign.
• Made a 3-pointer in each of his first seven games.
• Made first career start on Nov. 22 vs. Loyola Chicago.
• Had 12 points and six rebounds vs. Florida A&M (Nov. 7) in collegiate debut.
• Had first two collegiate dunks at Nebraska (Dec. 3).
• Scored season-high 18 points in just 12 minutes vs. Central Michigan (Dec. 9), shooting 6-for-7 from the floor and 5-for-6 from 3-point range.
• Had six points and a pair of offensive rebounds at DePaul (Jan. 9).
• Scored 11 points in less than seven minutes vs. Seton Hall (Feb. 28), making 3-of-3 three-pointers as well as both free throw tries.
• Made his NCAA Tournament debut and had a blocked shot vs. Akron (March 21).
• Averaged 5.3 points and 3.7 rebounds in three games in the Bahamas.
• Made 2-of-3 three-pointers and scored seven points in exhibition game win vs. Wayne State (Nov. 3).
• Redshirted last season at ACC champion Virginia.
• Nebraska’s Gatorade Player of the Year in 2021-22 as a senior in high school, when he was named All-State after averaging 23.1 points and 8.3 rebounds.

Summer 2023: Bahamas Tour
• Averaged 5.3 points and 3.7 rebounds in three games, including one start.
• Had five points, six rebounds and three assists vs. Raw Talent Elite.
• Scored seven points in start vs. BC Kaunas Zalgiris.
• Closed tour with four points and four rebounds vs. Club Obras.

2021-22: Redshirted at Virginia
• Redshirted the 2022-23 season, but was allowed to practice for the Atlantic Coast Conference champion Cavaliers, who were 25-8 overall and finished 15-5 in conference action.
• Named to Atlantic Coast Conference Honor Roll.

Grand Island High School
• Four-year letterwinner at Grand Island High School from 2019-22.
• Tallied 23.1 points and 8.3 rebounds per game as a senior in 2021-22.
• Named Nebraska Gatorade Player of the Year in 2022.
• Earned Lincoln Journal Star All-State and Omaha World-Herald All-State First Team honors in 2021-22.
• Averaged 25.3 points and 9.4 rebounds during his junior season in 2020-21.
• Named First Team All-State by the Omaha World-Herald and Lincoln Journal Star his junior campaign.

Awards & Honors
2022-23    Atlantic Coast Conference Honor Roll

Sterling Knox RSFR

2023-24: Redshirted at Creighton
• Utilized his redshirt option.
• Averaged 3.0 points, 1.0 assists and 0.7 rebounds in three games in the Bahamas.
• Flashed potential with six points, two assists and two rebounds in exhibition game win vs. Wayne State (Nov. 3).
• Attended same high school (Red Rock Academy) as currently Bluejay classmate Shane Thomas.
• Averaged 18 points, seven assists and six rebounds per game as a senior

Red Rock Academy
• Was a prep teammate of Creighton classmate Shane Thomas at Red Rock Academy in Las Vegas, Nev.
• A three-star recruit per 247Sports, which ranked him as the third-best player in Nevada and 54th-best shooting guard nationally. ON3 Sports 3-star, #3 player in Nevada and 44th best SG nationally.
• Averaged 18 points, seven assists and six rebounds per game while being named Team MVP of a squad that ranked in the top 10 nationally per MaxPreps.
• Nominated for 2023 McDonalds All-American Game.
Durango High School
• Prior to Red Rock Academy he attended Durango High School in Las Vegas for three years.
• Durango’s famous alums include BMX rider T.J. Lavin; as well as NASCAR drivers Kurt and Kyle Busch.

Fedor Zugic FR *

European Wing Signee (Montenegro). As of August 19, 2024*, Fedor is reportedly on campus and in the dorm. In July 2023, he signed with BG Göttingen of the Basketball Bundeslig (BBL). 2023-24 BG Gottingen (Germany), 33 games, 21 mpg: 10.3 ppg, 1.9 rbg, 1.2 ast, FG% 42.7, 3PT% 35.3 In July 2022, Euro was a member of the Montenegro under-20 team that won a bronze medal at the FIBA U20 European Championship in Podgorica, Montenegro. Over seven tournament games, he averaged 18 points, 3.1 rebounds, and 3 assists per game.^[6] He won a spot on the all-tournament team.^[7]

Walkons: All three players below are 3-star rated from championship programs.

Sami Osmani, (Sami Sosa) Sr., Chicago, Oak Lawn Community HS. PG-6’3”/203

• Scored 0.8 ppg, 0.7 RBG, 0.4 APG in 2.2 mpg, in 2022-23.
• Named MVP of the South Suburban Conference in 2019 as well as MVP of the Annual Thanksgiving Tournament his senior season.
• Three-time all-conference choice.
• Named one of the top-50 players in Chicago prior to his senior year by the Chicago Sun-Times, an honor he shared with former teammate Devin Davis. • Finished as Oak Lawn’s all-time career leader in three-pointers (210) and points (1,850).
• Coached by Jason Rhodes.

Shane Thomas, RSFR, Las Vegas, Durango/Red Rock Academy

• Las Vegas Sun’s Super Seven Team Honoree Shane Thomas, 2021. Basketball family in Nevada. Shane led Red Rock Academies’ post-grad program with 18 pts 8 rebs and shot 38% from 3. Durango High School
• Attended Durango High School in Las Vegas for two years prior to Red Rock Academy.
• Named Team’s Defensive Player of the Year.
• Selected to the Las Vegas Sun Super Seven.
• Earned Academic All-State acclaim.

Centennial High School
• Also attended Centennial High School for two years.
• Famous alums from Centennial High School include NFL running back Rhamondre Stevenson, MLB outfielder Tommy Pham and NBA forward Troy Brown Jr.
• Part of the 2000 movie Pay It Forward was filmed at Centennial High School.

2023-24: Redshirted at Creighton

Josh Townley-Thomas Soph

2023-24: Redshirted at Crieghton
• Utilized his redshirt option.
• A transfer from North Platte (Neb.) Community College, Townley-Thomas averaged 2.0 points and 2.5 rebounds in two games in the Bahamas.
• Had five points, four rebounds and blocked a shot in seven minutes of exhibition game win vs. Wayne State (Nov. 3).
• Averaged 4.4 points and 5.2 rebounds per game last season for the Knights.
• Omaha native played high school ball at Creighton Prep.

Summer 2023: Bahamas Tour
• Averaged 2.0 points and 2.5 rebounds in two games.
• Grabbed four rebounds and scored one basket vs. Club Obras.

2022-23: Freshman at North Platte CC
• Played in 29 games at North Platte Community College in North Platte, Neb.
• Averaged 4.4 points and 5.2 rebounds in 16.9 minutes per game.
• Shot 52.7 percent from the field and 56.4 percent at the free throw line.
• Of his 150 rebounds, 56 of them came on the offensive end.
• Also swatted 25 shots and pilfered eight steals.
• Blocked three shots on Jan. 9 vs. Hastings College JV.
• Scored in double-figures five times, topped by his season-high 12 points in a 97-79 win over Western Nebraska CC on Feb. 21st.
• Hauled in double-digit rebounds in three straight games from Dec. 9-Jan. 9, bookending that stretch with 12-rebound contests.
• Lone double-double came against Central Wyoming College, when he had 11 points and 12 rebounds in just 20 minutes of action (Dec. 9).
• Team averaged 80.9 points per game and finished 13-16 overall.

Creighton Prep
• Helped the Junior Jays to the state semifinals as a senior in 2022.
• Played for coach Josh Luedtke.

Major Media Projections

Most media talking heads have CU in their Top 25 preseason polls and 3 to 4 other Big East teams as well..

The AP and Coaches Polls will undoubtedly have 2-4 BE teams listed, with UConn top 10, the Jays & Marquette close together in the mid to high teens, with either St Johns or Xavier in the 20’s.

Big East Projections (sans Pre-season Coaches Poll)

Current Big East projections have the Connecticut Huskies as the overwhelming favorite to win the conference. Kenpom is not out, so Using Torvik’s T-ranking, 247’s & Busting Brackets power rankings.

Note: Busting Brackets May 8th article (John Makuch) has an in-depth team-by-team breakout with projected starters, etc., in their ancient clickbait style. Suffer through if you must. https://bustingbrackets.com/posts/big-east-basketball-way-too-early-power-rankings-for-2024-25-season-01hxa8hhy3cd

247’s May 28th article (Isaac Trotter) also has per team breakouts. https://247sports.com/longformarticle/uconn-xavier-creighton-highlight-way-too-early-big-east-basketball-power-rankings-231989950/#2422361

Torvik’s 2025 T-Rankings: https://barttorvik.com/trankpre.php

ESPN preseason bracket (Aug 9th, 2024) has 6 Big East teams, in order: UConn 1-seed, Cr8n 3-seed, St Johns 6-seed, Marquette 7-seed, Xavier 9-seed, and Villanova 11-seed.

CBS preseason bracket (Jul 11th, 2024) has 6 Big East Teams, in order: Uconn 1-seed, Marquette 3-seed, Cr8n 4-seed, Xavier 6-seed, Providence 7-seed, and St Johns 8-seed.

Big East Regular Season Final Standings –

Big East Preseason First-Team
Ryan Kalkbrenner, Creighton
Zach Freemantle-Xavier, Alex Karaban-UConn, Kadary Richmond-Seton Hall, Bryce Hopkins-Prov, Kam Jones-Marquette.

Big East Player of the Year/DPOY
Ryan Kalkbrenner, Creighton

Big East Preseason Sleeper
Butler

Big East Freshman of the Year  SG Larry Johnson, Creighton

https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/news/from-uconn-to-depaul-realistic-expectations-for-all-46-big-east-basketball-transfers-in-2024-25/

Bluenotes Projections:

Kalkbrenner’s fortifying the paint, the guards making it rain, with Neal and LJ taking it to the hole…I like this team! Creighton will go as far as they can take the team. Mac will ride them hard, along with subs Green, McAndrew, Knox, and Ctr King.

Miller, the team’s best shooter will have the opportunity to shine this season. He, Ashworth, Pop, knox, & LJ will give the team a wider selection of improved outside/3pt shooting. After a full season of play both Ashworth and Mason Miller will make the expected ‘leap’ – Traudt and Green will perform better. Good to great defense, playing within the system (no hero ball), and playing for and with one another, will take this group to lofty heights.

The bench – Unlike most years the Jays have sufficient depth across the board. Guards: PG Davis, SG ‘s LJ, Knox, CG Thomas are all very capable players. Fwds Neal, Green, McAndrew, and Townley-Thomas provide an excellent cadre of reserve bigs. Big Fred is back and with significant spots of increased PT last season should have renewed confidence and incentive on the court. Supposedly our Euro will arrive at the end of August (Wing Fedor Zugic, Montenegro). As of August 19, 2024*, Fedor is reportedly on campus and in the dorm.

This season everyone is healthy. Pop Isaacs appears fully recovered from his previous injury (@TexasTech). Redshirts??? Possibly PG Ty Davis? Possibly. Walkon guards Shane Thomas, Sami Osmani, and forward Townley-Thomas are also healthy.

As for post-season honors:

Gonna go with Big Ryan K. as the Big East PoY & DPoy.

Big Ryan -1st Team BE, CG Pop Isaacs – 2nd Team BE.

SG Larry Johnson – FoY. No mas.

2024-25 in a snapshot:

Last year I had the Jays 1st – they finished 2nd, With the stats listed above that is a surprise. The difference makers were solid Defense, the will-to-win (no quit in this group), and the knack sometimes for snatching victory from the grips of defeat (winning close games). Jays were 4-5 in close games of 5 points or less, per gocreighton.com.

This year (2024-2025) the Jays fare much better. Creighton wins (1st) the BE. That good-to-great defense and ability to snatch victory in close games will serve this team well – as the Jays will get everybody’s ” best game” this season. Defense 1st! Trusting/playing within the system- no ‘hero’ ball, playing for each other, and the unquenchable will-to-win will be key for the Jays.

Non-Con: Win Las Vegas Players Era Festival (Oregon TAMU, SDSU), + 1 additional game. Win vs KU @home & @Alabama. win the rest – Non-Con slate 11-0 

Big East Reg. Season: Win at home., lose 4 on the road: L @Finneran (Radnor)? , L @ Cintas, and two others late in the season (Pick – @Hinkle, @Dunk, @MSG ). BE RS Champs 16-4. RS Overall: 27-4

Post Season: Win the BET. 3-0. Overall: 30-4 Final Four run as the 2-seed in the Midwest Region. 4-0. Final Four: ?? Overall: 34-6, 35-5, 36-4?

Final Four: Instant Karma?? I, for one, believe in excellent Jays Karma.

Jim Harvey a.k.a. @gtmoBlue

gtmoBlue: “I am ALL-IN on the Bluejays. The Creighton Bluejays are a legit Final Four caliber team.” Once there, who knows what can happen. With a bit of “Instant Karma”, Creighton can win the NCAA Championship this 2024-25 season.

Who’d a thunk it, back in 1975, 1991, or 2006? Lil’ Creighton competing and winning in da Big Leagues! Dreams can come true, baby! Roll Damn Jays!

“This is our time. This is our great opportunity… Standing strong – for a great, great future.” 2013 – FR. TIMOTHY LANNON, SJ – 24TH CREIGHTON UNIVERSITY PRESIDENT

#RollDamnJays!

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