Alabama 2024-25 Opponent Preview: Creighton Bluejays

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Nov 16, 2024; Omaha, Nebraska, USA; Creighton Bluejays guard Steven Ashworth (1) dribbles up the court with center Ryan Kalkbrenner (11) against the UMKC Kangaroos in the second half at CHI Health Center Omaha. Mandatory Credit: Steven Branscombe-Imagn Images

After a lengthy break in between games, the Alabama Crimson Tide are set to return to the basketball court this Saturday night for what is yet another tough non-conference game, this time against the Creighton Bluejays.

In what will also be Alabama’s return to Coleman Coliseum, Creighton is a team that is once again expected to be in the NCAA Tournament this March, and could certainly give the Crimson Tide troubles in this game Saturday.

Let’s take a deeper look at the Bluejays, and a few things that you should know about Creighton ahead of their trip to Tuscaloosa.

Creighton Bluejays Team Overview

Team Name: Creighton Bluejays

Conference: Big East

Arena: CHI Health Center, Omaha, Nebraska

Record: 7-3 overall

Ranking: Unranked in AP Poll, Unranked in Coaches Poll

One of the top teams in the Big East, Creighton comes to Tuscaloosa sitting at 7-3 overall for the 2024-25 season. The Bluejays are also riding a three-game winning streak that is headlined by a 76-63 home win over previously No. 1 ranked Kansas on Dec. 4.

Creighton Bluejays Coaching Staff

Head Coach: Greg McDermott

Assistant Coach: Ryan Miller

Assistant Coach: Derek Kellogg

Assistant Coach: Trey Zeigler

Creighton is led by long-time head coach Greg McDermott, who has been at the helm of the Bluejays program since the 2010-11 season. Since, Creighton has had 20+ wins in every season except one, made nine NCAA Tournament appearances, and have gone dancing in each of the last four seasons.

Creighton Bluejays 2024-25 Stats

Creighton comes to Tuscaloosa averaging a total of 78 PPG for the season, while also allowing a total of 68.1 PPG to opponents. The Bluejays also rank No. 3 nationally in defensive rebounds per game at 32, as well as No. 9 in the nation at two-point shooting…

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Author : Roll Tide Wire

Publish date : 2024-12-13 14:00:00

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