Staccato: Celebrations continue…

On By @gtmoblueIn college basketball 365

Icebreaker:  Jays land 2019 PG in Shereef Mitchell!

Nebraska 2018 Gatorade PoY leads the 2019 Parade.

 

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Creighton Coach Greg McDermott received great news while in NYC at the Adidas Gauntlet Finale yesterday.  2018 Nebraska Gatorade PoY Shereef Mitchell, 1st Team All-State (and Captain), committed to the Jays from New York.

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Courtesy – Omaha World Herald

Shereef committed 3 days after receiving his offer from the Bluejays, his “dream School”.  Shereef beat out Brady Heiman this season as the state’s best player.  He is currently considered a Top 150/3 star, shooting PG and his 2018 stats…24.6 ppg, 3.8 assists, while at Omaha Burke HS.  He stands 6-1/160.

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Committed. LET IT FLY⚪️

https://www.omaha.com/neprepzone/recruiting/boys-basketball/burke-s-shereef-mitchell-commits-to-creighton-basketball-jays-land/article_fee00e07-3ee5-578c-bb10-cbfc999e9b01.html

“Creighton is something I didn’t want to pass up and the reason I committed so soon,” Mitchell said. “Being close to home and having their support is amazing and something that I really considered. The fans at Creighton are the best. They are loud, rowdy and really support their Bluejays, that is something I want to be a part of.”

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Courtesy – Omaha World Herald

The plan is for Mitchell to do a prep school year at Sunrise Academy in Wichita, then to join the Jays for the 2019 Season.

“I really feel like I will be a way better player than what I am right now after my year at Sunrise,” Mitchell said

The Mitchell pickup is a great one in that he is an excellent PG, both offensively and defensively.  It is uncertain as to whether he is done growing as well.  Shereef is the son of the great Alvin Mitchell, Jr. (UCincy/UNL) and grandson of the Omaha Central legend Alvin Mitchell (mid 1960’s).   https://www.omaha.com/eedition/sunrise/articles/mitchell-joins-d-i-talent-on-top-team/article_6cad792b-cc25-5531-b53d-974adcb8c293.html

Creighton currently has 2 remaining open scholarships to fill.

Welcome to the Hilltop, Reef!

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Courtesy CU Athletics  – “Dawn of a New Era”

 

Happy 4th of July

On By @gtmoblueIn college basketball 365

It’s gtmoBlue Day as well…

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May you all have a happy, prosperous, and joyful 4th of July.  Happy Independence Day Jays Nation!  Enjoy the picnics, family gatherings, hot dogs, BBQ, melon fruit salads, various pies, etc., and the fireworks.
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If in DC here’s a list of where to watch the national fireworks… https://washington.org/visit-dc/top-spots-catch-fireworks-washington-dc
3 spots not on that list…
1)  The west end of the old St Elizabeth’s hospital, if access is still available –  Best view in the city.
2)  The Bolling AFB riverfront along the Anacostia River –  Best combo spot (picnic and fireworks).
3)  Any of the office towers in Skyline (Baileys Crossroads).
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Wherever you may be Bluejays… Omaha, Hong Kong, Iraq, Afghanistan, Germany, Armenia, Singapore, Bahrain, Dubai, 29 Palms, San Diego, Guam, Eritrea, Nairobi, Cape Town, Okinawa, Japan, Dakar, San Francisco, Nigeria, Palau, Bogota, Australia, Doha, Manila, Olongapo City, Diego Garcia, Penang, New Orleans, …at Sea, or on the watch.
It’s a Great day to be a Bluejay!
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Ps:  It’s also gtmoBlue Day…Have a happy gtmo Day as well.  I’m older than the country, at least I feel that way, lol.
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Courtesy:  Walt Disney Productions
“Yankee Doodle went to London, riding on a pony…” ” I am that Yankee Doodle boy.”
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Courtesy Creighton Athletics: “Dawn of a new era”
All the Best to you – wherever you are!   
(It’s a Bluejay World…the rest are just passin’ through.)
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