Photos: Creighton basketball media day 2023-24 (2024)

Shatel: Creighton now understands how to prepare in October — and how to advance in March

It’s a Creighton team that should shoot a little better, play a little bigger and maybe find a way to get back to where they left off. But none of that happens in October. This team knows the way back. That’s a good place to start, writes Tom Shatel.

Creighton taking things 'day by day' as Jays once again aim for the Final Four

Creighton men's basketball felt like a team that understands what’s at stake, the window it has, and what it takes to get back to where its dreams were shattered.

Creighton notes: Steven Ashworth remains mysterious; Baylor Scheierman channels SDSU days

From the mystery is that is Steven Ashworth toBaylor Scheierman channeling his days at South Dakota State, check out Joel Lorenzi's Creighton men's basketball notes.

With six seniors on the roster, Creighton feels 'battle tested' heading into this season

Six seniors, three sophom*ores and two freshmen — that's the Creighton women's basketball roster heading into the 2023-24 season. "The expectations will be high, but I think we can handle that."

Creighton ranked No. 8 in AP college men's basketball preseason poll

The Creighton men’s basketball program has its highest preseason Associated Press ranking in school history— No. 8.

Creighton ranked No. 22 in AP college women's basketball preseason poll

After two of the best seasons in school history, the Creighton women’s basketball team landed in Tuesday’s preseason Associated Press Top 25 poll.

Big East coaches pick Creighton men 2nd as three Jays get preseason honors

Big East coaches tabbed Creighton men's basketball as a major contender for the league crown and with three Jays earned preseason honors.

Big East coaches pick Creighton women behind UConn — but Jays get first-place vote

An experienced Creighton women's basketball team predictably landed second in the Big East preseason poll — but the Jays got a first-place vote, too.

‘Can’t take a night off’ — Big East better than ever, and Creighton’s one reason why

"One thing is for sure: If college basketball today has a soul, you’ll find it in our league," saidBig East commissioner Val Ackerman at the conference media days.And for a second straight year, the Creighton men are in the thick of it.

Big East notes: Bullish commissioner, UConn giant and Rick Pitino ready to roll

Big East Conference commissioner Val Ackerman on Tuesday had her league’s resume ready to rattle off at Madison Square Garden. In men’s basketball, it’s a good one. Check out Sam McKewon's notes on the conference's media day.

Season preview: Creighton senior Jayme Horan ready to do whatever Jays need

Creighton's Jayme Horan has never started a game for the Jays, but she played in every contest last season. The senior guard is eager to do her part to help CU win this season. Whatever that role might be.

Few egos, lots of 3s and a little fun: Creighton men's basketball is aiming for Final Four

This version of Creighton men's basketball is ranked No. 8 nationally to start the year and is a Final Four contender so genuine it goes beyond being trendy. Sam McKewon has the story.

Meet the 2023-24 Creighton men's basketball guards

Creighton should be back to its ways. The kind of sharpshooting it’s built its namesake around stands to return to form. Here's a look at CU's backcourt heading into the 2023-24 season.

Shatel: Steven Ashworth has a mentor at Creighton — former Jay sharpshooter Mitch Ballock

Swish. Swish. Swish. How good does Mitch Ballock think Steven Ashworth is? “I’ve never said anyone’s a better shooter than me. And I think he’s a better shooter than me.” Tom Shatel has more on Creighton's transfer guard.

Creighton's Trey Alexander and Ryan Kalkbrenner named to NABC player of the year watch list

Creighton's Trey Alexander and Ryan Kalkbrenner were among 20 players named to the preseason watch list for the NABC player of the year award.