OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Syracuse’s Kaleb Joseph is transferring to Creighton, where he will sit out next season and then have two years of eligibility. Continue reading “Starter in 2014-15, Orange’s Kaleb Joseph heads to Creighton”
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BYU uses big 2nd half to clinch spot in NIT semifinals
PROVO, Utah (AP) — Freshman Zac Seljaas made 5 of 6 3-pointers and scored 19 points and BYU used a big second half to beat Creighton 88-82 on Tuesday night in the NIT quarterfinals. Continue reading “BYU uses big 2nd half to clinch spot in NIT semifinals”
No. 14 Indiana takes easy route past Creighton 86-65
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (AP) — James Blackmon Jr. scored 19 points and Thomas Bryant added 17 to help No. 14 Indiana rout Creighton 86-65 on Thursday night.
Bryant dominated the middle as the Hoosiers (3-0) won their third in a row by more than 20 points.
Creighton (2-1) was led by Maurice Watson Jr. with 21 points, but it was never really close. Continue reading “No. 14 Indiana takes easy route past Creighton 86-65”
Creighton hoping transfers Watson, Huff can spark turnaround
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — The Creighton men’s basketball team tied for ninth in the Big East last season, and that’s where the Bluejays are picked to finish again.
Even though the Bluejays return only one starter, coach Greg McDermott believes his team will be improved over the one that went 14-19 for the program’s first losing season since 1995-96. Continue reading “Creighton hoping transfers Watson, Huff can spark turnaround”
Hawks’ Korver has ‘loose bodies’ removed from elbow
ATLANTA (AP) — Atlanta Hawks guard Kyle Korver is expected to be ready for the start of training camp following surgery to remove loose bodies in his right elbow.
The Hawks say Tuesday’s surgery was performed in New York by Dr. David Altchek.
It is the third surgery since March for the 34-year-old Korver, the team’s starting shooting guard and 3-point specialist. He had surgery for a broken nose three months ago, and earlier this month surgeons repaired ligament damage in his right ankle.
He was still wearing a walking boot when he helped the team introduce its new uniforms last week.
The Hawks also officially announced two new titles reported last week: Coach Mike Budenholzer was named president of basketball operations and Wes Wilcox was promoted to general manager.
Creighton’s Rasmussen now 3-time winner of AD of Year Award
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Creighton athletic director Bruce Rasmussen is among the winners of the Under Armour AD of the Year Award.
The National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics announced Tuesday that Rasmussen is one of 28 honorees over seven collegiate divisions.
Winners will receive their awards during a luncheon June 17 at NACDA’s 50th annual convention in Orlando, Florida.
NACDA executive director Bob Vecchione said the award highlights the efforts of athletic directors for their commitments and positive contributions to athletes, campuses and their surrounding communities.
Rasmussen also won the award in 2004 and 2011. In his 21 years as Creighton’s AD, he has seen Bluejays teams pick up 32 regular-season conference titles, 37 conference tournament titles and make 72 postseason appearances. He also serves on the NCAA men’s basketball selection committee.
Creighton lands K-State Transfer Marcus Foster
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Marcus Foster, who led Kansas State in scoring before his dismissal from the team, is transferring to Creighton.
The Bluejays said Thursday that Foster will have to sit out next season due to NCAA transfer rules, but will have two years of eligibility remaining.
Kansas State dismissed Foster last month, saying he had not lived up to standards the school sets for its players. After a sterling freshmen season, Foster’s play deteriorated last season. He was suspended for three games and removed from the starting lineup at times.
In 29 games last season, the 6-foot-3 guard from Wichita Falls, Texas, averaged 12.5 points, 2.3 rebounds and 1.9 assists.
Creighton went 14-19 last season.
Looking for More Minutes, Creighton’s Gilmore Transferring
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Creighton forward Leon Gilmore III is planning to transfer to a school where he can get more playing time.
Bluejays coach Greg McDermott announced Gilmore’s decision on Wednesday.
Gilmore was the only true freshman to see playing time for the Bluejays this past season. The native of Manvel, Texas, appeared in eight games and averaged 1.1 points and 1.1 rebounds in just under 5 minutes a game.
McDermott said he’s sorry to see Gilmore leave the program and that he wishes him the best.
No. 23 Georgetown Advances in Big East with 60-55 Win
NEW YORK (AP) — D’Vauntes Smith Rivera scored 25 points, including 12 of Georgetown’s final 14 of the game, and the 23rd-ranked Hoyas beat Creighton 60-55 on Thursday night in the quarterfinals of the Big East Tournament at Madison Square Garden.
The junior guard and first-team all-conference selection took over in the last 5 minutes when the second-seeded Hoyas finally took the lead for good over the upset-minded Bluejays, who finished last in the conference. His final points were two free throws with 3.2 seconds left.
The Hoyas (21-9) will face the winner of the Xavier-Butler game in Friday night’s semifinals. It is their first semifinal appearance since 2010. Georgetown has won the tournament seven times, tying former member Connecticut for the most titles.
James Milliken led 10th-seeded Creighton (14-19) with 17 points.
Creighton Tops DePaul 78-63 in 1st Round of Big East Tourney
NEW YORK (AP) — James Milliken scored 22 points and Creighton took charge of a tight game in the second half for a 78-63 victory over DePaul in the first round of the Big East Tournament on Wednesday night.
Devin Brooks added 12 points and senior guard Austin Chatman had 11, surpassing 1,000 for his career. Will Artino provided energy down low, finishing with nine points and eight rebounds to help the 10th-seeded Bluejays (14-18) advance to the quarterfinals Thursday night against No. 23 Georgetown, the tournament’s second seed.
Jamee Crockett scored 15 points to pace seventh-seeded DePaul (12-20), which lost its final eight games of the season and 11 of the last 12. Billy Garrett Jr. had 10 points and eight assists.
The score was tied at 46 before Artino’s putback with 12:45 left started Creighton’s decisive 13-2 surge.