Creighton lands its best class. Plus much more

[Halldan1]

• https://www.cbssports.com/college-b...incy-guerrier-moves-up-in-early-top-25-and-1/

Just days after publicly acknowledging his use of a racially insensitive "plantation" analogy late in the regular season, Creighton lost a commitment from five-star prospect TyTy Washington, who eventually signed with Kentucky. The 6-foot-3 guard was set to be the Bluejays' highest-rated signee of the 247Sports era, and the timing of his decommitment suggested McDermott's blunder could have a perilous impact on his ability to recruit.

Ultimately, the Bluejays rallied from the ordeal to make their first Sweet 16 since 1975, and it appears McDermott is still finding ways to connect with prospects. With three top 75 prospects in the fold from the Class of 2021, including two who committed after McDermott's remark, Creighton's No. 7 ranked recruiting class is the best in program history. The top three players in the class -- Arthur Kaluma, Ryan Nembhard and Mason Miller -- are the program's three best-ranked commitments of the 247Sports era.

Arthur KalumaPF6-8/205Glendale, AZ 0.9828 4 stars Ryan NembhardPG6-1/165Montverde, FL 0.9754 4 stars Mason MillerPF6-9/180Germantown, TN 0.9729 4 Stars John ChristofilisSG6-4/170Seattle, WA 0.9186 3 Stars

 

[CaptBob]

Looks like things are just fine on the plantation !

 

[hallstorm]

Looks like things are just fine on the plantation !

Ummmm. Not the right response. Could we delete this please?

 

[ivyhillparkk1963]

How does Creighton do it ? We should get this talent

 

[mikewalsh]

Ummmm. Not the right response. Could we delete this please?

Chris Rock is correct.

 

[HALL85]

I guess negative recruiting didn’t do much here.

 

[ed odowd]

Creighton has a great arena and I assume they must have other great facilities for their players.This has to help their recruiting a lot.Also they usually fill their arena for home games.

 

[TrueBlue1989]

Creighton has a phenomenal practice facility and sellout every game.

 

[IronKaz1]

well their isnt much to do in Nebraska which helps their cause

 

[HallBall02]

They also lost one of their best players, starter, and best big in Bishop when he transferred to Texas.

Having Bishop and TyTy on team might have kept them in top 15.

Someone negatively recruiting against them isn’t in play here. No one is talking about this except players and families. Simply a self inflicted wound here that will stay with him for a little.


They will be okay with their class but not what it was.

 

[HallX2]

Ummmm. Not the right response. Could we delete this please?

Please. Allow us some satire. It’s not anywhere as offensive as you imagine.

 

[hallstorm]

Please. Allow us some satire. It’s not anywhere as offensive as you imagine.

Actually, I don’t think you can speak from a place that can justify that. My wife and daughters would not find it satirical at all.

But please, continue to speak from a place of privilege and “insight”

 

[HALL85]

They also lost one of their best players, starter, and best big in Bishop when he transferred to Texas.

Having Bishop and TyTy on team might have kept them in top 15.

Someone negatively recruiting against them isn’t in play here. No one is talking about this except players and families. Simply a self inflicted wound here that will stay with him for a little.


They will be okay with their class but not what it was.

You don’t think opposing coaches are using those comments against him with recruiting? That would be pretty naive.

This just shows that he can overcome bad publicity with no issue. And to think some wanted him fired...lol

 

[Seton75]

You don’t think opposing coaches are using those comments against him with recruiting? That would be pretty naive.

This just shows that he can overcome bad publicity with no issue. And to think some wanted him fired...lol

His players stood up for him right away. Case closed. Imo. Good men say dumb things once in a while.

 

[JTSHU]

We know mcdermott was just using a saying that had no racist undertones, simply a saying. Just happened to be the word plantation in a black dominated sport. Liberals way to PC all day everyday snd thats coming from a fairly liberal guy.

 

[HallGuy23]

Actually, I don’t think you can speak from a place that can justify that. My wife and daughters would not find it satirical at all.

But please, continue to speak from a place of privilege and “insight”

Your wife and daughters were slaves on a plantation? Interesting, I thought they ceased to exist in America quite a long time ago

 

[MBF72]

Looks as if McDermott certainly weathered the PC drama of late winter, for sure.

 

[Fishjam]

They have a lot of minutes to replace with their entire starting lineup gone.

Their top recruit from last season is returning from knee surgery. Sandro's comrade from Georgia, PG Rati Andronikashivili was a top 75 recruit in 2020 but blew out his knee in November.

And they have 2 incoming transfer Forwards. One was a division 2 All-American.

They have talent but there's a lot of new faces.

 

[Hall91]

He had a bad moment but by all accounts he’s a really good coach. Creighton lucky to have him

 

[Halldan1]

Willard has said on multiple occasions that Creighton is the most difficult team he has to prepare for.

 

[Seton75]

Willard has said on multiple occasions that Creighton is the most difficult team he has to prepare for.

Who woulda thought.....

 

[Pirate Russ]

Willard has said on multiple occasions that Creighton is the most difficult team he has to prepare for.

I will still need one of our XO guys to explain to me why Creighton is tougher to prepare for than Nova.

Their styles seem very similar to me although Creighton from my eye moves the ball slightly faster than Nova. And for whatever reason, Creighton shoots lights out against us (versus how they shoot versus other teams).

Even my friend from Creighton said after they played us in Creighton (and demolished us), they did not shoot well again until they came to Prudential.

I still think blowing the 16 point lead to Creighton crippled our season.

 

[Bobbie Solo]

Actually, I don’t think you can speak from a place that can justify that. My wife and daughters would not find it satirical at all.

But please, continue to speak from a place of privilege and “insight”

This is what this place has devolved into now. Still sadly the only place to read discussion about the program, but mostly its just a loosely moderated gathering spot for a few dozen of our finest right wing bigoted cranks & wingnuts to run free daily. Don't even bother dude.

 

[HallBall02]

Doing better than USF coach

 

[Halldan1]

I'm really surprised how much this signing has gone under the radar. Not only is the Hall getting a high quality recruit, but he fits a major need.

 

[HALL85]

This is what this place has devolved into now. Still sadly the only place to read discussion about the program, but mostly its just a loosely moderated gathering spot for a few dozen of our finest right wing bigoted cranks & wingnuts to run free daily. Don't even bother dude.

 

[Halldan1]

 

[Halldan1]

This is what this place has devolved into now. Still sadly the only place to read discussion about the program, but mostly its just a loosely moderated gathering spot for a few dozen of our finest right wing bigoted cranks & wingnuts to run free daily. Don't even bother dude.

This comment is not necessary!

If you have an issue with the board go elsewhere. When you have to stoop to name calling it says a lot more about you than it does the people you are criticizing.

 

[HallX2]

Actually, I don’t think you can speak from a place that can justify that. My wife and daughters would not find it satirical at all.

But please, continue to speak from a place of privilege and “insight”

Privilege? You know nothing about me. In fact the “privilege”accusation is nothing more than an offensive dog whistle. But you keep making unfounded conclusions and you’ll never be more miserable

 

[Robot_Man]

More roster changes. The replies to this tweet are indicating that they might be getting a commitment soon from Trey Alexander, an Auburn decommit and another top 100 player whom Creighton offered a couple weeks ago.

 

[HallX2]

This is what this place has devolved into now. Still sadly the only place to read discussion about the program, but mostly its just a loosely moderated gathering spot for a few dozen of our finest right wing bigoted cranks & wingnuts to run free daily. Don't even bother dude.

Nothing quite like the daily talking points from
huffPost.

 

[hbkmyr]

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More roster changes. The replies to this tweet are indicating that they might be getting a commitment soon from Trey Alexander, an Auburn decommit and another top 100 player whom Creighton offered a couple weeks ago.

 

[TrueBlue1989]

#5 class in the country. BE has 6 teams in top 30 nationally!

 

[HALL85]

#5 class in the country. BE has 6 teams in top 30 nationally!

Rebuild or reload....getting it done. Maybe the way he was portrayed actually worked in his favor.