In-state: 100 % The 2022-23 Creighton Bluejays men's basketball team represents Creighton University in the 2022-23 NCAA Division I men's basketball season. There was a problem saving your notification. Nyatawa: Three takeaways on Duke's Alex O'Connell transferring to Creighton, Half-Court Press: Creighton's dream season ends abruptly; Nebraska's building a new team, Could Creighton basketball be ranked preseason top 5? Cloud State to an undefeated record in his 14th season as head coach before the coronavirus pandemic canceled competition. The updated CBS Sports Top 25 (and one) reflects that result. Creighton's Christian Bishop celebrates defeating Seton Hall for the Big East regular season championship at CHI Health Center on Saturday, March 07, 2020. 7-0 / 6-9 / The Bluejays' ranking is based on Creighton returning five of the top seven scorers from a team that advanced to the Round of 32 of the NCAA Tournament. Creighton faithful are understandably over the moon after this latest pickup after an exhilarating offseason for the Bluejays. The two Creighton guards who recently left the program to enter the transfer portal have found new homes. Ranking men's college basketball's top transfers: Where has everyone landed? 4 in ESPN's transfer rankings, gives them an elite scorer and pushes them into the top five. Scheierman helped lead the Jackrabbits to a 30-4 record, including an 18-0 Summit League mark, before they lost in the first round of the NCAA tournament to Providence. 6-11 / With no outgoing transfers of note, Miami should be well-positioned to withstand the loss of graduating stars Kam McGusty and Charlie Moore to be a factor in the ACC once again. 155, SF / Sign up for our newsletter to keep reading. 6-8 / Second-year coach T.J. Otzelberger has experienced the highs and lows of life in the portal during his short stint at ISU. 17 transfer, Andre Curbelo, to St. John's and another key contributor, Jacob Grandison, to Duke. 6-4 / Follow him on Twitter @JonNyatawa. 6-1 / They used to be neighbors with Mitch Ballock's family and drove up from Kansas to see him play. Mandatory Credit: Adam Cairns/IndyStar via USA TODAY Sports. Mar 15, 2018; Charlotte, NC, USA; Creighton Bluejays head coach Greg McDermott speaks in a press conference during the practice day before the first round of the 2018 NCAA Tournament at Spectrum Center. He will support the blow of losing Alex OConnell (11.8 ppg) and Ryan Hawkins (13.8 ppg, 35% from 3). Here is where other Iowa targets ranked in 247Sports' updated rankings. The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame announced its nine-member Class of 2020 Saturday. Join the conversation today. 6-0 / 155, SF / From left: Creighton's Jett Canfield, Christian Bishop and Damien Jefferson celebrate their win over Seton Hall for the Big East regular-season championship at CHI Health Center in Omaha on March 7, 2020. at The Jays recruited him hard. The Bluejays are coached by 13th-year head coach Greg McDermott and play their home games at the CHI Health Center Omaha in Omaha, Nebraska as members of the Big East Conference . MBB. Transfer Rankings; ESPN Events; Mid-major rankings: Creighton still strong. A versatile 6-foot-6 wing, Scheierman won Summit League Player of the Year honors this past season after averaging 16.2 points, 7.8 rebounds and 4.5 assists and shooting 46.9% from 3-point range. And reportedly, he has seven finalists, including Creighton. The losses for the Wildcats and Panthers on the back-end of the Top 25 means that they are definitely going. At one point, LSU was down to zero remaining scholarship players from the 2021-22 roster, though a couple of guys did decide to stick around. Especially considering the aforementioned conference freshman of the year, Ryan Nembhard, and honorable mention center, Ryan Kalkbrenner, ended the season on the sideline with injuries. The Cougars' ranking is based on Houston returning a core featuring both players it lost to injury in December (Marcus Sasser and Tramon Mark) plus Jamal Shead. section: | slug: winners-and-losers-from-college-basketballs-2022-transfer-portal-cycle-illinois-miami-land-potential-stars | sport: collegebasketball | route: article_single.us | They also let their guys play free and loose, and I feel like I play my best in that type of system. Millard North School. "There isn't a number I had in mind," Scheierman said. By Matt DeMarinis. Transfers announcing their future plans will continue to impact the Top 25 And 1 in the coming days, weeks and months but it's difficult, at this point, to envision anybody supplanting North Carolina at No. Here's how you can watch Saturday's matchup for the UNC basketball program against the Duke Blue Devils. And as it stands today, CU has three open scholarships to fill. He chose Creighton over Arkansas, Duke, Nebraska, and Clemson. all commits; signed; enrolled; transfers; roster; national 2022 37th-28 prev rank 9th. He should compete for minutes in the backcourt and on the perimeter given what he can do. They sure seemed relieved on Saturday not to have this issue. With no incoming transfers to replace them, this team looks a bit lean on proven depth. 2022 Creighton Bluejays Basketball Commits. (renews at {{format_dollars}}{{start_price}}{{format_cents}}/month + tax). Men's Basketball Recruiting. -- Christian Bishop, who excelled as the Creighton Bluejays' undersized center the past two years, is planning to transfer. 6-ranked transfer in Terrence Shannon Jr. from Texas Tech and our No. He posts up smaller defenders with ease and is continuing to work on creating off the dribble. That core will be joined by a nice incoming class highlighted by Morehead State transfer Johni Broome and five-star center Yohan Traore. The Creighton Bluejays have landed a crystal ball prediction on 247Sports to be the team Walton ends up with. 190, SG / at Creighton's Ty-Shon Alexander scores against Seton Hall during their game on Saturday. 6-7 / The depth is what really could make this team special moving forward. Now, the do-it-all wing leaves Brookings, South Dakota three years later having led the Jackrabbits in 2022 to both an NCAA Tournament appearance and a conference championship. Preferred Walk-On Sami Osmani committed to Creighton. 6-5 / - / 170, PG / 6-6 / 205 If Creighton lands Scheierman, clear preseason Top 5 for me. 6-4 / Bubble Watch: Big 12 teams vying for right side of cut, Alabama vs. Texas A&M prediction, spread, live stream, Picks for Saturday's top college basketball games, Duke vs. North Carolina prediction, spread, live stream, Oregon vs. Stanford prediction, spread, live stream, Kentucky vs. Arkansas prediction, spread, live stream. The incoming class is highlighted by Princeton transfer Jaelin Llewellyn and top-40 prospect Jett Howard, the latter of whom was named MVP at the Iverson Classic. 6-1 / The addition of Baylor Scheierman, our No. Costanzo led St. Fans celebrate with players after Creighton defeated Seton Hall to claim the Big East regular season championship on Saturday. Just look at Brady Manek, who transferred from Oklahoma to North Carolina last offseason and wound up playing an integral role as a stretch forward on a Final Four squad. Creighton's Ty-Shon Alexander is greeted by Marcus Zegarowski after hitting a three pointer against Seton Hall on Saturday. Kalkbrenner and Kaluma will anchor the frontcourt. Eric Musselman will add three 5-star prospects to that core and have a group good enough to get Arkansas back to the Final Four for the first time since 1995. 4 transfer Scheierman commits to Creighton, From bubble struggles to NCAA seed improvement, why these final weekend games matter, Davis 3 shy of Maravich; Detroit eyes CBI bid, Son: Maravich would be 'cheering on' Davis, Vandy's Robbins out rest of season with leg injury, Sources: High Point fires Smith after one season, Davis out as Bucknell coach after 12-20 season, Grill discloses mental illness after Iowa St. exit, No. March 1. Mintz, who started 79 games in his first three years with the Jays, did not play this past season. Theyve got a ton to replace with the departures of Zegarowski, Jefferson, and a few others who took the pro route or hit the transfer portal, but with seven new faces on the roster, they shouldnt have a difficult time finding their identity in 2021-22. Ed Croswell and La Salle graduate transfer Clifton Moore are both expected to depart after the 2022-23 season. Please check the opt-in box to acknowledge that you would like to subscribe. Ismael Massoud: The 6-foot-8 forward was a CU recruiting target just over a year ago. Cant wait to come home Roll Jays pic.twitter.com/inziSradLQ, Baylor Scheierman (@playforhim3) May 3, 2022. Hubert Davis and #UNC have a new target in the transfer portal. This is a major blow for the Blue Jays, as Bishop was a starter for. Creighton landed its top transfer target Wednesday when former Duke guard Alex OConnell announced that hed committed to CU. Three-point shooting is certainly a large part of his game, but he can score in a myriad of ways. But landing two proven and productive veterans from the Big 12 makes Illinois one of this portal cycle's big winners. To that core, UNC is adding a top-15 recruiting class highlighted by top-40 prospects Seth Trimble and Jalen Washington. CU did indeed make its first addition from the transfer market in early April:Alex O'Connell, a Duke transfer, committed to the Jays. Top transfer Baylor Scheierman joins Creighton Basketball for 2022-23 season Creighton Basketball picks up a commitment from South Dakota State star Baylor Scheierman. Jalen Carey: Hes a 6-foot-3 point guard from New York City who appeared to be on track to run the show for Syracuse this past season. With former Class of 2021 four-star prospects Bryce Hopkins (Kentucky) and Corey Floyd Jr. (UConn) also entering, the Friars have added a nice mix of proven and promising players. With Roddy back, the Rams would be projected to make the NCAA Tournament for the second straight year. Junior guard Ty-Shon Alexander has decided to forgo his senior year and remain in the NBA draft (Denzel Mahoneyand Damien Jefferson are considering that same move, too). So Massoud would be a candidate for immediate eligibility. Kansas State lost Nijel Pack, the Big 12's third-leading scorer, to Miami in a high-dollar NIL deal. "I decided to commit to Creighton because I really like how they play," Scheierman told ESPN. Call the National Council on Problem Gambling 24/7 at 1-800-GAMBLER (NJ, OH), 1-800-522-4700 (CO), 1-800-BETS-OFF (IA), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN). 19 Kevin McCullar (Kansas) will make replicating last season's success tough. The Bluejays overall record was 22-9 on the season and 14-6 in conference play. 185, SG / I agree to receive the "CBS Sports HQ Newsletter" and marketing communications, updates, special offers (including partner offers), and other information from CBS Sports and the Paramount family of companies. So, like most others, I'm assuming Scheierman will eventually withdraw from the draft and enroll at Creighton. Top Stories Jeff Goodman Reveals His. 5 transfer from Utah Valley is clutch, but the departures of No. The Creighton Bluejays just did that, nabbing one of the most sought after players in the transfer portal. The Bulldogs also snagged four-year Purdue guard Eric Hunter Jr. and a couple of mid-major additions with size in Jalen Hunter (Georgia State) and Ali Ali (Akron). 14 Norchad Omier as well. New coach Todd Golden did a nice job of ensuring his first Florida team will be competitive by snagging Belmont's Will Richard, St. Bonaventure's Kyle Lofton, VMI's Trey Bonham and LSU's Alex Fudge from the portal. Creighton's bench does a little dancing late against Seton Hall on Saturday. The Boilermakers' ranking is based on Purdue returning three of the top seven scorers from a team that made the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament - among them All-American candidate Zach Edey. He was coming off a good freshman season in which he was UNCs best perimeter shooter and while he played a lot early on, he eventually fell behind in the rotation as the season went on. 6-5 / In-state: 33 % OConnell announced his decision to commit to CU on Twitter Wednesday. Consensus 2021 4-star, top 100 guard Trey Alexander commits to Creighton. Damien Jefferson and Denzel Mahoney declared for the NBA Draft. Now, Texas is in the running for another sought-after transfer. Though this isn't how the Jays expected this basketball season to end, they landed at No. The Trojans are welcoming the nation's No. That's three double-digit scorers Kelvin Sampson should have to pair with Jarace Walker, a 5-star freshman who is among the reasons Houston will once again be the favorite in the AAC. "I think if I can get drafted and it's guaranteed money, then I will stay.". The situation left McMahon little choice but to raid his former program and bring key Murray State players KJ Williams, Trae Hannibal and Justice Hill in to stop the bleeding. With teams interested, Bishops new recruitment is starting to heat up. Jamal Bieniemy: He considered Creighton out of high school. Namely, who will be on each school's roster for the 2021-2022 season will likely be markedly different than any year before or after. South Dakota State transfer Baylor Scheierman announced Tuesday morning that he's committed to Creighton, where the reigning Summit League Player of the Year is set to join a program returning five of the top seven scorers from last season's team that advanced to the Round of 32 of the NCAA Tournament. Kessler opted to leave the program and join Auburn. Junior College Basketball Weekly Recruiting Roundup; By Brendan Walker 09/19/2016, 1:30pm EDT ; All the latest recruiting news including visitors, commitments and much more ; . The Buckeyes' ranking is based on Zed Key and Justice Sueing returning and being joined by a top-five recruiting class featuring four top-65 prospects. 6-7 / Itching for more college hoops analysis? He's a 6-foot-6 guard with realistic NBA aspirations, which is among the reasons Scheierman has entered in the 2022 NBA Draft. The first three are guards who each averaged double figures last season, while Fudge is a versatile former four-star prospect who played 13.9 minutes per game for LSU last year. Creighton Bluejays forward Christian Bishop (13) reacts after making a basket during the second round of the 2021 NCAA Tournament on Monday, March 22, 2021, at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Ind. It's no secret that Miami is pushing the limits of NIL in pursuit of talent in multiple sports, and it was particularly evident during this transfer cycle. https://tarheelswire.usatoday.com/2022/05/03/kerwin-walton-lands-prediction-for-creighton/, announced he was heading to the transfer portal on Sunday, 2023 ACC Tournament seeding, schedule, info (March 3), Where UNC basketball stands in Bracketology going into Duke game, UNC Basketball vs. Duke: Game preview, info, prediction and more, 2024 UNC target aiming for return visit to Chapel Hill, Twitter reacts to Armando Bacot Outer Banks appearance, UNC wing Leaky Black details conversation with Danny Green, Armando Bacot: 'Haven't made a decision' on potential return to UNC, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. Creighton's Mitch Ballock cuts down the net after the Bluejays defeated Seton Hall to claim the Big East regular season championship on Saturday. He shot 68 percent from the floor and started all 31 games. All Rights Reserved. They. Creighton's Damien Jefferson grabs a rebound against Seton Hall at CHI Health Center on Saturday, March 07, 2020. Jones is a 6-foot-6 stat-sheet stuffer who averaged 14.5 points for DePaul last season, while Curbelo is a point guard who was the Big Ten's Sixth Man of the Year at Illinois in 2020-21. 215. The team gets some much-needed 3-point shooting (46.9 percent) along with additional rebounding and playmaking. The 66 smooth-operating lefty will enter a Creighton lineup that featured last seasons Big East Freshman of the Year, three members of the Big East All-Freshman Team and one All-Big East Honorable Mention selection. They diid lose second-leading scorer Emmitt Matthews Jr., who is transferring back to West Virginia. 2 in Nebraska) and a three-star recruit. The Illini picked up our No. 180, PG / 195, PF / He had 18 points and 10 rebounds in the loss to the Friars. There's always next season. There could be more roster moves ahead. A coveted recruit coming out of Houston Texas in the 2019 recruiting class, Williams never found his footing under former head coach Shaka Smart, averaging just 3.3 points over 41 appearances and. The Billikens' ranking is based on Saint Louis returning four starters - among them backcourt mates Yuri Collins and Gibson Jimerson - and adding transfer Javon Pickett, who averaged 11.1 points at Missouri last season. Summit League Player of the Year Baylor Scheierman, who is ranked No. The pandemic has forced the NCAA to adopt rules for senior eligibility and one-time penalty-free transfers. Creighton Head Coach Greg McDermott summons Ty-Shon Alexander over to the bench after subbing him out in the first half against Seton Hall at CHI Health Center on Saturday, March 07, 2020. Creighton's Damien Jefferson throws down a dunk against Seton Hall during their game on Saturday. He averaged 5.2 points per game as a reserve at Duke last year. Fans celebrate as Creighton defeats Seton Hall to claim the regular season Big East conference championship on Saturday. commits. 225, PG / Heres a look at the Bluejays 2021 recruiting class and each players potential impact. Veteran guard Noah Williams transferred to Washington after seeing his role diminish in the season's second half, and double-figure scorer Tyrell Roberts exited for San Francisco as well. Down low, Ryan Kalkbrenner inserted himself as a force to be reckoned with this past season. 6-9 / Creighton's Jordan Scurry celebrates the closing seconds against Seton Hall at CHI Health Center on Saturday, March 07, 2020. We sincerely appreciate all of the support that we have received from the community over the years, and we look forward to bringing you the most comprehensive basketball recruiting experience in the world! Transfers Sean McNeil (West Virginia), Isaac Likekele (Oklahoma State) and Tanner Holden (Wright State) will provide Chris Holtmann with a nice trio of veteran newcomers. Davis and the Tar Heels are expected to continue to be players in the portal, seeking out targets to fill their roster out. The 2022-23 Stanford Cardinal women's basketball team will represent Stanford University during the 2022-23 NCAA Division I women's basketball season. Alex O'Connell, a Duke transfer, is a Creighton Bluejay. 11y . The Bulldogs' ranking is based on Gonzaga returning five of the top eight scorers from a team that finished first at KenPom - among them All-American Drew Timme. John Christofilis is a sharpshooting guard prospect out of Washington where he attended BFL Prep this past season, playing alongside Duke-bound forward Paolo Banchero. Last week he landed former Virginia forward Justin McKoy as a transfer commitment. 220, SF / A member of the Creighton dance team waves during pregame introductions before the Bluejays faced Seton Hall on Saturday in Omaha. The Jayhawks' ranking is based on Kansas losing Ochai Agbaji, Christian Braun and David McCormack even though each has eligibility remaining, which seems to be what most are expecting. Pack averaged 17.4 points per game on 43.6% 3-point shooting for the Wildcats. Perhaps the toughest blow, though, is former Pac-12 All-Freshman center Efe Abogidi, who left ffor the G League Ignite program. 2 seed in the NCAA Tournament. The win clinched a share of the regular-season conference title for CU. Averaged 16.2 ppg, 7.8 rpg, 4.5 apg, and shot 46.9% from 3. Some quality depth pieces also left amid the transition from Bruce Weber to Jerome Tang, and this has the makings of a rebuilding season. - / Theres too much talent to ignore. The Creighton Bluejays have landed a crystal ball prediction on 247Sports to be the team Walton ends up with.