Mitchell Ballock
Creighton 3-point sharpshooter Ballock 5th starter to leave

Apr. 15, 2021 08:42 PM EDT
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Mitch Ballock, one of the top 3-point shooters in Creighton

FILE - Creighton's Marcus Zegarowski (11) shoots for three points against Oklahoma's Jalen Hill (1) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Omaha, Neb., in this Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2019, file photo. Zegarowski announced he's leaving Creighton and declaring for the NBA draft, the biggest name in an exodus that started after the Bluejays' run to the NCAA Sweet 16. “I will be entering the 2021 NBA draft and look forward to continuing to work hard, chase my dreams and play the game I love,” Zegarowski tweeted Tuesday, April 13, 2021. “Thank you Creighton for making my college experience so special. I will forever be a Bluejay.” (AP Photo/Nati Harnik, File)
Creighton star Zegarowski says he's declaring for NBA draft

By Eric Olson Apr. 13, 2021 04:08 PM EDT
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Marcus Zegarowski announced Tuesday he is leaving Creighton

Gonzaga guard Jalen Suggs (1) is fouled by Oklahoma guard Elijah Harkless (24) in the second half of a second-round game in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Monday, March 22, 2021. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Unbeaten Zags hope to take next step against Creighton

By Michael Marot Mar. 27, 2021 02:05 PM EDT
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Top-seeded Gonzaga has heard the resounding refrain all

Villanova guard Collin Gillespie (2) moves around Creighton guard Marcus Zegarowski (11) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, March 3, 2021, in Villanova, Pa. (AP Photo/Laurence Kesterson)
Villanova wins Big East title; McDermott coaches under fire

By Dan Gelston Mar. 03, 2021 10:48 PM EST
VILLANOVA, Pa. (AP) — Creighton coach Greg McDermott said he made an “awful

Xavier forward Zach Freemantle (32) defends as Creighton forward Damien Jefferson drives to the basket in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 27, 2021, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)
Xavier boosts tourney hopes with win over No. 13 Creighton

By Jeff Wallner Feb. 27, 2021 07:25 PM EST
CINCINNATI (AP) — With Xavier needing a quality win to bolster its NCAA

Bishop leads No. 19 Creighton past cold-shooting Hoyas 63-48

Feb. 09, 2021 11:25 PM EST
WASHINGTON (AP) — Christian Bishop scored 17 points and No. 19 Creighton

Creighton guard Antwann Jones (0) and Creighton forward Christian Bishop (13) go for the rebound against Georgetown in the first half during an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2021, in Omaha, Neb. (AP Photo/John Peterson)
Hoyas ride hot shooting to 86-79 upset of No. 15 Creighton

By Eric Olson Feb. 03, 2021 11:48 PM EST
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Jahvon Blair scored 21 points to lead four Georgetown

DePaul's Nick Ongenda (14) dunks over Creighton's Christian Bishop (13) as Creighton's Mitch Ballock watches during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 30, 2021, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
Zegarowski scores 19 as No. 17 Creighton holds off DePaul

By Andrew Seligman Jan. 30, 2021 11:12 PM EST
CHICAGO (AP) — Marcus Zegarowski scored 19 points and No. 17 Creighton beat

Seton Hall's Bryce Aiken (1) defends Creighton's Mitch Ballock (24) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2021, in Newark, N.J. Creighton won 85-81. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
Ballock scores 29 points, No. 17 Creighton beats Seton Hall

Jan. 27, 2021 10:12 PM EST
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — All No. 17 Creighton needed to beat Seton Hall was Mitch

Creighton forward Damien Jefferson (23) makes a layup against Connecticut forward Isaiah Whaley (5) and guard Tyrese Martin (4) in the first half during an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 23, 2021, in Omaha, Neb. (AP Photo/John Peterson)
Mahoney scores 20, leads No. 11 Creighton past No. 23 UConn

By Eric Olson Jan. 23, 2021 02:45 PM EST
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Denzel Mahoney scored 20 points and 11th-ranked Creighton

St. John's forward Marcellus Earlington (10) shoots over Creighton center Ryan Kalkbrenner (32) in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Jan. 9, 2021, in Omaha, Neb. (AP Photo/John Peterson)
No. 7 Creighton routs St. John's 97-79 without Zegarowski

By Eric Olson Jan. 09, 2021 02:09 PM EST
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Denzel Mahoney scored a season-high 24 points to lead six

Seton Hall forward Sandro Mamukelashvili (23) drives to the basket against Creighton forward Christian Bishop (13) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, in Omaha, Neb. (AP Photo/John Peterson)
No. 7 Creighton routs Seton Hall 89-53, Jefferson scores 19

By Eric Olson Jan. 06, 2021 11:26 PM EST
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Damien Jefferson scored 16 of his season-high 19 points in

Connecticut forward Josh Carlton (25) fouls Creighton guard Antwann Jones (0) in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Storrs, Conn., Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020. (David Butler II/Pool Photo via AP)
No. 9 Creighton holds off UConn 76-74 in overtime

By Pat Eaton-Robb Dec. 20, 2020 03:04 PM EST
STORRS, Conn. (AP) — No. 9 Creighton had already lost two close games this

Creighton guard Mitch Ballock (24) makes a three point shot against Marquette forward Jamal Cain (23) in the first half during an NCAA basketball game on Monday, Dec. 14, 2020, in Omaha, Neb. (AP Photo/John Peterson)
Marquette uses strong 2nd half to beat No. 9 Creighton 89-84

By Eric Olson Dec. 14, 2020 11:33 PM EST
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Marquette clamped down on Creighton's shooters in the second

Creighton's Shereef Mitchell, right, fouls Nebraska's Shamiel Stevenson during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Omaha, Neb., Friday, Dec. 11, 2020. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik)
No. 8 Creighton uses 2nd-half surge, puts away Huskers 98-74

By Eric Olson Dec. 11, 2020 09:21 PM EST
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — This time Creighton's big run against Nebraska came in the

Creighton's Christian Bishop scores against Omaha's Matt Pile during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Omaha, Neb., Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2020. (AP Photo/Kayla Wolf)
No. 9 Creighton routs Omaha 94-67 with Bishop leading way

By Eric Olson Dec. 01, 2020 06:55 PM EST
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Two statistics stood out with Creighton coach Greg McDermott

North Dakota State's Rocky Kreuser, bottom, and Creighton's Marcus Zegarowski, top, fight over the ball during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Omaha, Neb., Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020. (AP Photo/Kayla Wolf)
North Dakota State Bison at Creighton Bluejays 11/29/2020

Nov. 29, 2020 07:54 PM EST

Creighton and North Dakota State warm up prior to an NCAA college basketball game in Omaha, Neb., Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020. (AP Photo/Kayla Wolf)
No. 11 Creighton beats North Dakota State 69-58 in opener

By Eric Olson Nov. 29, 2020 06:34 PM EST
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Marcus Zegarowski wasn't quite right, Denzel Mahoney was

Creighton players hoist the Big East regular season championship trophy following a 77-60 win over Seton Hall, in an NCAA college basketball game in Omaha, Neb., Saturday, March 7, 2020. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik)
Creighton out to make better memory at Big East Tournament

By Eric Olson Mar. 10, 2020 06:19 PM EDT
Creighton is hoping for a change of fortune after crushing losses in its last

Creighton coach Greg McDermott talks to Ty-Shon Alexander (5) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Seton Hall in Omaha, Neb., Saturday, March 7, 2020. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik)
No. 11 Creighton tops Seton Hall for share of Big East title

By Eric Olson Mar. 07, 2020 05:09 PM EST
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — This wasn't the year anyone, including Creighton's coaches