Ryan Nembhard

Creighton head coach Greg McDermott instructs his team in the second half of a second-round game against Kansas in the NCAA college basketball tournament in Fort Worth, Texas, Saturday, March, 19, 2022. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

Martin, Kansas hold off Creighton 79-72 for another Sweet 16

By Schuyler Dixon Mar. 19, 2022 06:04 PM EDT

Richmond head coach Chris Mooney reacts in the second half of a college basketball game against Iowa during the first round of the NCAA men's tournament Thursday, March 17, 2022, in Buffalo, N.Y. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Richmond's methodical offense conjures memories of NCAA lore

By Ralph D. Russo Mar. 18, 2022 06:20 PM EDT

Saint Peter's forward Hassan Drame celebrates after grabbing a rebound during overtime in a college basketball game against Kentucky in the first round of the NCAA tournament, Thursday, March 17, 2022, in Indianapolis. Saint Peter's won 85-79. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)

TIPPING OFF: Tar Heels get hot, now take on '21 champ Baylor

By The Associated Press Mar. 18, 2022 06:04 PM EDT

San Diego State guard Chad Baker-Mazara (20) celebrates after being fouled sinking a 3-point basket in the first half of a first-round game in the NCAA college basketball tournament in Fort Worth, Texas, Thursday, March 17, 2022. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

Creighton rallies, gets 72-69 OT victory over San Diego St

By Schuyler Dixon Mar. 17, 2022 10:30 PM EDT

Creighton's Trey Alexander (23) celebrates after shooting a 3-point basket during the second half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Providence in the semifinals of the Big East men's tournament Friday, March 11, 2022, in New York. Creighton won 85-58. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Creighton routs No. 11 Providence to reach Big East final

By Mike Fitzpatrick Mar. 11, 2022 09:16 PM EST

Providence head coach Ed Cooley raises the trophy after winning the Big East regular season title following an NCAA college basketball game against Creighton, Saturday, Feb. 26, 2022, in Providence, R.I. (AP Photo/Stew Milne)

Gillespie Big East POY again, Cooley 1st Friars coach to win

By Mike Fitzpatrick Mar. 09, 2022 02:40 PM EST

Friars tote first top seed as Big East hits big 4-0 at MSG

By Mike Fitzpatrick Mar. 08, 2022 10:59 AM EST

Marquette's Justin Lewis, left, is fouled by Butler's Bryce Nze, right, during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 12, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)

All-Big East: Gillespie unanimous, Champagnie honored again

By Mike Fitzpatrick Mar. 06, 2022 04:09 PM EST

Connecticut coach Dan Hurley yells from the sideline during the first half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Creighton on Wednesday, March 2, 2022, in Omaha, Neb. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)

Kalkbrenner takes over, Bluejays hold off No. 18 UConn 64-62

By Eric Olson Mar. 02, 2022 11:10 PM EST

FILE - Creighton's Ryan Nembhard (2) drives against Xavier's Adam Kunkel (5) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 29, 2022, in Omaha, Neb. Creighton freshman Ryan Nembhard will miss the rest of the season after injuring his right wrist, the school announced Thursday, Feb. 24, 2022. Nembhard was hurt when he collided with St. John's Posh Alexander during the Bluejays' 81-78 win Wednesday night. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz, File)

Creighton freshman Nembhard out for season with wrist injury

Feb. 24, 2022 10:17 AM EST

Last-minute layup lifts Creighton past Butler

Feb. 08, 2022 11:47 PM EST
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Ryan Nembhard made a layup with 32 seconds left, made 1 of 2 foul shots with eight seconds left and came up with a steal as time expired to...

Xavier's Zach Freemantle (32) plays against Creighton's Ryan Hawkins (44) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 29, 2022, in Omaha, Neb. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)

No. 21 Xavier rallies from 17-point deficit, beats Creighton

By Eric Olson Jan. 29, 2022 04:38 PM EST

2019 Creighton alumnus Noah Larsen plays drums along with the Creighton Pep Band before the start of an NCAA college basketball game against Xavier, Saturday, Jan. 29, 2022, in Omaha, Neb. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)

Xavier Musketeers at Creighton Bluejays 1/29/2022

Jan. 29, 2022 01:56 PM EST

Connecticut's Aaliyah Edwards (3) is pressured by Creighton's Tatum Rembao (2), Carly Bachelor (22) and Molly Mogensen (21) in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022, in Storrs, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)

No. 17 Xavier rallies to defeat Creighton 80-73

By Jeff Wallner Jan. 15, 2022 02:39 PM EST

Villanova guard Justin Moore (5) is fouled by Creighton guard Trey Alexander (23) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Wednesday, Jan. 5, 2022, in Villanova, Pa. (AP Photo/Laurence Kesterson)

Moore, Samuels lead No. 19 Villanova to rout of Creighton

By Aaron Bracy Jan. 05, 2022 11:05 PM EST

Villanova's Jermaine Samuels (23) defends against Creighton's Alex O'Connell (5) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Friday, Dec. 17, 2021, in Omaha, Neb. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)

Creighton finishes strong, knocks off No. 9 Villanova 79-59

By Eric Olson Dec. 17, 2021 10:22 PM EST

Creighton junior Nathan Marquardt waits to lead the basketball team onto the court with the Blue Crew before playing against Villanova in an NCAA college basketball game Friday, Dec. 17, 2021, in Omaha, Neb. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)

Villanova Wildcats at Creighton Bluejays 12/17/2021

Dec. 17, 2021 07:56 PM EST

Horne, Arizona St. beat Creighton 58-57 for 3rd straight win

Dec. 14, 2021 11:06 PM EST
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — DJ Horne had 12 points, Marreon Jackson and Jay Heath each scored 10 and Arizona State beat Creighton 58-57 on Tuesday night. ...