Men's Basketball Poll

#11 Creighton Bluejays

2024

Overall Record

24-9

Last Game

vs Villanova W 69-67

Conference Record

14-6

Next Game

@Villanova 03/09/2024

Creighton's Trey Alexander (23) goes for a lay up against Akron's Greg Tribble (2) during the first half of a college basketball game in the first round of the NCAA men's tournament in Pittsburgh, Thursday, March 21, 2024. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

March Madness: Creighton outmuscles Akron for 77-60 win in NCAA Tournament opener

Ryan Kalkbrenner scored 23 points and Trey Alexander had 19 as Creighton, which came within seconds of making the Final Four a year ago, opened the NCAA Tournament with a 77-60 win over Akron in the Midwest Region.

FILE - Creighton's Isaac Traudt (41) celebrates after making a three-pointer against Central Michigan during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Dec. 9, 2023, in Omaha, Neb. Traudt was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes 16 years ago, at age 4, and he's never let it stop him from pursuing the sport he loves. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz, File)

Creighton’s Isaac Traudt wears glucose monitor to stay in game. His diabetes was diagnosed at age 4

Providence 's Jayden Pierre (1) reacts during the second half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Creighton in the quarterfinals of the Big East Conference men's tournament Thursday, March 14, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)

Providence boosts NCAA Tournament bid with 78-73 win over No. 8 Creighton in Big East quarterfinal

Creighton's Ryan Kalkbrenner, right, blocks a shot Villanova's Jordan Longino during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, March 9, 2024, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Creighton center Ryan Kalkbrenner wins 3rd straight Big East Defensive Player of the Year award

Creighton's Trey Alexander, center, goes up for the go-ahead basket between Villanova's Tyler Burton, left, and TJ Bamba during the final seconds of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, March 9, 2024, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Alexander’s fadeaway with 0.2 seconds left lifts No. 10 Creighton over Villanova 69-67

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Creighton and Oregon square off in second round of NCAA Tournament

The No. 11 Creighton Bluejays play the Oregon Ducks in the second round of the NCAA Tournament. The teams square off Saturday for the first time this season.

Creighton and Akron square off in first round of NCAA Tournament

The No. 11 Creighton Bluejays face the Akron Zips in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. The teams meet Thursday for the first time this season.

Creighton Bluejays take on Akron Zips in first round of NCAA Tournament

The No. 11 Creighton Bluejays take on the Akron Zips in the opening round of the NCAA Tournament. The teams match up Thursday for the first time this season.

No. 10 Creighton faces Villanova after Scheierman’s 26-point game

No. 10 Creighton takes on the Villanova Wildcats after Baylor Scheierman scored 26 points in the Bluejays’ 89-75 win over the Marquette Golden Eagles.

Scheierman leads No. 10 Creighton against Villanova after 26-point showing

No. 10 Creighton visits the Villanova Wildcats after Baylor Scheierman scored 26 points in the Bluejays’ 89-75 win against the Marquette Golden Eagles.

Creighton's Trey Alexander (23) celebrates with Baylor Scheierman (55) after making a three point shot against Marquette during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, March 2, 2024, in Omaha, Neb. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)

Scheierman’s late flurry lifts No. 12 Creighton past No. 5 Marquette. Golden Eagles missing Kolek

Baylor Scheierman scored 26 points and made three straight 3-pointers late in the game to lead No. 12 Creighton to a 89-75 victory over No. 5 Marquette, which played without star guard Tyler Kolek and big man Oso Ighodaro.

No. 12 Creighton plays No. 5 Marquette after Kalkbrenner’s 23-point outing

No. 12 Creighton plays the No. 5 Marquette Golden Eagles after Ryan Kalkbrenner scored 23 points in Creighton’s 85-64 victory over the Seton Hall Pirates.

No. 5 Marquette visits Kalkbrenner and No. 12 Creighton

No. 12 Creighton hosts the No. 5 Marquette Golden Eagles after Ryan Kalkbrenner scored 23 points in Creighton’s 85-64 win against the Seton Hall Pirates.

Creighton's Ryan Kalkbrenner, left, drives against Seton Hall's Jaden Bediako during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2024, in Omaha, Neb. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)

Kalkbrenner’s 23 points and Scheierman’s 20 lead No. 12 Creighton in 85-64 rout of Seton Hall

Ryan Kalkbrenner scored 23 points, Baylor Scheierman added 20 and 12th-ranked Creighton rolled past Seton Hall 85-64.

Alexander leads No. 12 Creighton against Seton Hall

No. 12 Creighton takes on the Seton Hall Pirates after Trey Alexander scored 31 points in Creighton’s 80-66 loss to the St. John’s Red Storm.

Alexander leads No. 12 Creighton against Seton Hall

No. 12 Creighton faces the Seton Hall Pirates after Trey Alexander scored 31 points in Creighton’s 80-66 loss to the St. John’s Red Storm.

St. John's head coach Rick Pitino reacts against Creighton during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Sunday, Feb. 25, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)

Pitino wears all white, St. John’s shreds No. 15 Creighton 80-66 for best win under new coach

Daniss Jenkins scored a season-high 27 points and St. John’s shredded No. 15 Creighton 80-66 for its best win under Hall of Fame coach Rick Pitino.

St. John’s hosts No. 15 Creighton after Ashworth’s 20-point outing

No. 15 Creighton visits the St. John’s Red Storm after Steven Ashworth scored 20 points in the Bluejays’ 85-66 victory over the UConn Huskies.

Ashworth and No. 15 Creighton host St. John’s

No. 15 Creighton visits the St. John’s Red Storm after Steven Ashworth scored 20 points in the Bluejays’ 85-66 victory against the UConn Huskies.

Creighton fans storm the court following the team's 85-66 win over UConn in an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2024, in Omaha, Neb. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)

No. 15 Creighton knocks off UConn 85-66 for program’s first win over a No. 1-ranked team

Steven Ashworth scored 16 of his 20 points in the first half as Creighton built a double-digit lead, and the No. 15 Bluejays knocked off UConn 85-66 for their first win over a No. 1-ranked team.

No. 15 Creighton hosts No. 1 UConn following Scheierman’s 27-point game

No. 15 Creighton takes on the No. 1 UConn Huskies after Baylor Scheierman scored 27 points in Creighton’s 79-57 win against the Butler Bulldogs.

No. 1 UConn takes on No. 17 Creighton, seeks 25th victory of season

No. 1 UConn will try to earn its 25th victory this season when the Huskies take on the No. 17 Creighton Bluejays.

Creighton's Baylor Scheierman (55) goes to the basket against Butler's Augusto Cassia (0) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)

Baylor Scheierman’s 27 points powers No. 17 Creighton to 79-57 rout of Butler

Baylor Scheierman finished with 27 points and 10 rebounds, his sixth consecutive double-double, and Ryan Kalkbrenner added 21 points as No. 17 Creighton rolled past Butler 79-57 on Saturday.

Creighton's Baylor Scheierman drives down court against Georgetown during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game ,Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2024, in Omaha, Neb. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)

Scheierman records No. 17 Creighton’s first triple-double since 1985 in 94-72 win over Georgetown

Baylor Scheierman recorded Creighton’s first triple-double since 1985, Trey Alexander made his first five 3-pointers and finished with 26 points, and the 17th-ranked Bluejays rolled past Georgetown 94-72.

Syracuse guard Judah Mintz (3) reacts during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against North Carolina in Syracuse, N.Y., Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2024. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)

Mintz, Starling shine in 2nd half as Syracuse topples No. 7 North Carolina 86-79

SYRACUSE, N.Y. (AP) — Judah Mintz scored 25 points, JJ Starling had 23 and Syracuse stunned No. 7 North Carolina 86-79 on Tuesday night.

Styles leads Georgetown against No. 17 Creighton after 23-point game

Georgetown faces the No. 17 Creighton Bluejays after Dontrez Styles scored 23 points in the Hoyas’ 89-64 loss to the UConn Huskies.

No. 19 Creighton hosts Styles and Georgetown

Georgetown visits the No. 19 Creighton Bluejays after Dontrez Styles scored 23 points in the Hoyas’ 89-64 loss to the UConn Huskies.

Creighton center Ryan Kalkbrenner (11) dunks the ball over Xavier forward Sasa Ciani (21) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Cincinnati, Ohio, Saturday, Feb. 10, 2024. Creighton won 78-71. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)

Ryan Kalkbrenner scores 28, No. 19 Creighton snaps skid with 78-71 win at Xavier

Ryan Kalkbrenner scored 28 points to lead No. 19 Creighton over Xavier 78-71. Baylor Scheierman scored 16 points for the Bluejays, who avoided their first three-game Big East losing streak since 2019.

Xavier hosts No. 19 Creighton after Scheierman’s 27-point game

No. 19 Creighton faces the Xavier Musketeers after Baylor Scheierman scored 27 points in the Bluejays’ 91-87 overtime loss to the Providence Friars.

Creighton forward Mason Miller (13) and center Ryan Kalkbrenner (11) defend against Providence forward Josh Oduro (13) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2024, in Providence, R.I. (AP Photo/Mark Stockwell)

Josh Oduro scores 32 points, Providence rallies to beat No. 19 Creighton 91-87 in overtime

Josh Oduro had 32 points and 12 rebounds, Devin Carter added 28 points and 11 rebounds, and Providence rallied to beat No. 19 Creighton 91-87 in overtime Wednesday night.

Providence hosts No. 19 Creighton after Ashworth’s 26-point game

No. 19 Creighton takes on the Providence Friars after Steven Ashworth scored 26 points in the Bluejays’ 99-98 loss to the Butler Bulldogs.

Providence hosts No. 19 Creighton after Scheierman’s 26-point game

No. 19 Creighton faces the Providence Friars after Baylor Scheierman scored 26 points in the Bluejays’ 99-98 loss to the Butler Bulldogs.

Butler's Landon Moore, center, hugs assistant coach Mike Pegues following their 99-98 win against Creighton during an NCAA college basketball game Friday, Feb. 2, 2024, in Omaha, Neb. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)

Jahmyl Telfort scores 26 points, Butler hangs on in wild finish to upset No. 13 Creighton 99-98

Jahmyl Telfort matched his season high with 26 points, DJ Davis added 22 and Butler held off No. 13 Creighton 99-98 in a wild finish Friday night.

No. 13 Creighton hosts Butler following Davis’ 28-point showing

Butler takes on the No. 13 Creighton Bluejays after DJ Davis scored 28 points in the Bulldogs’ 88-81 overtime win against the Villanova Wildcats.

No. 13 Creighton hosts Davis and Butler

Butler visits the No. 13 Creighton Bluejays after DJ Davis scored 28 points in the Bulldogs’ 88-81 overtime victory against the Villanova Wildcats.