CREIGHTON BLUEJAYS RUMORS & GOSSIP
Creighton at its best when Wragge hitting his 3s
(Eds: Updates.) By ERIC OLSON AP Sports Writer Doug McDermott is Creighton's main attraction, yet it's the player who isn't even a starter who is often the difference between the Bluejays winning and losing.
When 3-point specialist Ethan Wragge is on, they're almost unbeatable. When he's not, well, they aren't.
Creighton's plan against Cincinnati (22...
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Creighton Bluejays will Rely Heavily on Doug McDermott, Obviously
It does feel rather redundant to say something as obvious as the fact that the Creighton Bluejays are going to need Doug McDermott to go bonkers to have success. Well, I say that because it’s true. However, that also means opposing coaches know this as well and will be game-planning their brains out to come up with [...]
Missouri Valley Conference Tournament: Doug McDermott, Creighton Advance Past Drake
The Creighton Bluejays‘ first postseason game of 2013 is in the books. Doug McDermott scored 23 points on 8-of-14 shooting to lead the way for the Bluejays, as top-seeded Creighton topped Drake in the quarterfinal round of the Missouri Valley Conference Tournament on Friday afternoon. McDermott’s production in their victory over the Bulldogs obviously comes [...]
Creighton Coach Greg McDermott Throws Down Dunk During Practice
Greg McDermott has done a heck of a coaching job with the Creighton Blue Jays over the past few years but he wants to remind you that he can still ball out from time to time. The father of Creighton star Doug McDermott, Greg played at Northern Iowa in the 1980s and in this video, he [...]
Jones: Giving up hoops due to heart
As hard as it is for Creighton's Josh Jones to give up basketball, he says it's not worth risking his life to keep playing.
Doctors advised Jones to stop playing after he underwent a procedure Dec. 18 to locate and correct an atrial flutter. He faces more procedures to treat the heart condition that caused him to faint before a game three weeks ago.
He said he wanted to...
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December 27, 2012
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Creighton's Jones quits because of heart
Courtesy: Creighton Media Relations
OMAHA, Neb. -- Josh Jones is hanging up his high tops for good. The senior guard on the Creighton mens basketball team has announced that his basketball career is over, the result of an atrial flutter discovered after the Omaha native fainted prior to warm-ups at Nebraska on Dec. 6th.
Jones underwent nine hours of testing on Dec. 18th, but in...
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December 27, 2012
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Biggest tests are within for Creighton's Jones
He remembers Nebraska fans giving him hell again, the serve and volley of the usual grief. The Omaha kid, back in Lincoln, always trying to get the last word. In high school, Josh Jones had won three state titles at the Devaney Center. Technically, it was the Cornhuskers' building, but it was also his house.
"It's kind of an in-state thing," Creighton's senior...
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December 18, 2012
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Creighton's Josh Jones hospitalized after feinting
Creighton guard Josh Jones was taken to a Lincoln hospital for tests after passing out before the Bluejays' game against Nebraska.
Jones' condition wasn't known Thursday night. He had heart surgery in September 2007.
Coach Greg McDermott said after the game that Jones feinted during pregame warmups. He was taken out of the Devaney Center on a stretcher.
His mother...
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December 06, 2012
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Top 10 players: Mid-Majors
Doug McDermott PF Creighton- 22.9pts. 8.2reb. McDermott dominated the Missouri Valley Conference last year, but will need to add some quickness if he’s going to be successful at the next level. His tremendous feel for the game is his best attribute, and he’s just starting to realize his potential.
Mike Moser PF UNLV- 14.0pts. 10.5reb. Moser is a big, physical presence...
SCARY SITUATION
Creighton bus driver has heart attack
The start of the North Carolina-Creighton game was delayed on Sunday after Creighton's bus driver reportedly suffered a heart attack en route to the arena.
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Video: Echenique drops Tyler Zeller
Creighton center Gregory Echenique intentionally fouls University of North Carolina forward Tyler Zeller during the third round of the 2012 NCAA Tournament. This foul was not called by the officials as Echenique hit Zeller in the face. Creighton beat Alabama to get to the 3rd round of the NCAA Tournament.
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Creighton gets boost from experienced Gibbs
ST. LOUIS Creighton guard Grant Gibbs sat on the bench during two NCAA tournament games as a freshman at Gonzaga in 2010. His career day ensured he'll do plenty more than watch this year.
The Gonzaga transfer had a career-best 20 points including five big points in overtime to lead the Blue Jays to a 83-79 overtime win over upset-minded Illinois State Sunday in the Missouri...
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THE BLUEJAYS HOT 9
