Denzel Mahoney
Creighton forward Damien Jefferson (23) makes a layup against Connecticut forward Isaiah Whaley (5) and guard Tyrese Martin (4) in the first half during an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 23, 2021, in Omaha, Neb. (AP Photo/John Peterson)
Mahoney scores 20, leads No. 11 Creighton past No. 23 UConn

By Eric Olson Jan. 23, 2021 02:45 PM EST

St. John's forward Marcellus Earlington (10) shoots over Creighton center Ryan Kalkbrenner (32) in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Jan. 9, 2021, in Omaha, Neb. (AP Photo/John Peterson)
No. 7 Creighton routs St. John's 97-79 without Zegarowski

By Eric Olson Jan. 09, 2021 02:09 PM EST

Seton Hall forward Sandro Mamukelashvili (23) drives to the basket against Creighton forward Christian Bishop (13) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, in Omaha, Neb. (AP Photo/John Peterson)
No. 7 Creighton routs Seton Hall 89-53, Jefferson scores 19

By Eric Olson Jan. 06, 2021 11:26 PM EST

Creighton forward Christian Bishop (13) makes a layup against Seton Hall during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, in Omaha, Neb. (AP Photo/John Peterson)
Seton Hall Pirates at Creighton Bluejays 1/6/2021

Jan. 06, 2021 09:50 PM EST

Creighton forward Christian Bishop (13) makes a shot over Xavier forward Zach Freemantle (32) in the second half during an NCAA college basketball game on Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2020, in Omaha, Neb. (AP Photo/John Peterson)
Creighton hands Xavier its first loss of season in 66-61 win

Dec. 23, 2020 05:43 PM EST

Creighton forward Christian Bishop (13) makes a shot over Xavier forward Zach Freemantle (32) in the second half during an NCAA college basketball game on Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2020, in Omaha, Neb. (AP Photo/John Peterson)
Creighton hands Xavier its first loss of season in 66-61 win

Dec. 23, 2020 05:30 PM EST

Connecticut forward Josh Carlton (25) fouls Creighton guard Antwann Jones (0) in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Storrs, Conn., Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020. (David Butler II/Pool Photo via AP)
No. 9 Creighton holds off UConn 76-74 in overtime

By Pat Eaton-Robb Dec. 20, 2020 03:04 PM EST

The Creighton bench cheers at the end of second half of an NCAA college basketball game against St. John's, Thursday, Dec. 17, 2020, in New York. (AP Photo/Kevin Hagen)
Zegarowski leads No. 9 Creighton past St. John's 94-76

Dec. 17, 2020 09:51 PM EST

Creighton guard Mitch Ballock (24) makes a three point shot against Marquette forward Jamal Cain (23) in the first half during an NCAA basketball game on Monday, Dec. 14, 2020, in Omaha, Neb. (AP Photo/John Peterson)
Marquette uses strong 2nd half to beat No. 9 Creighton 89-84

By Eric Olson Dec. 14, 2020 11:33 PM EST

Creighton's Shereef Mitchell, right, fouls Nebraska's Shamiel Stevenson during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Omaha, Neb., Friday, Dec. 11, 2020. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik)
No. 8 Creighton uses 2nd-half surge, puts away Huskers 98-74

By Eric Olson Dec. 11, 2020 09:21 PM EST

Wilson shines as No. 5 Kansas beats No. 8 Creighton, 73-72

By Dave Skretta Dec. 08, 2020 07:13 PM EST
LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — Jalen Wilson remained composed when he needed to hit the go-ahead 3-pointer for Kansas in the closing seconds. He was...

Kennesaw State coach Amir Abdur-Rahim talks with Chris Youngblood during the first half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Creighton in Omaha, Neb., Friday, Dec. 4, 2020. (AP Photo/Kayla Wolf)
7-footer dominant in No. 9 Creighton's rout of Kennesaw St

By Eric Olson Dec. 04, 2020 07:07 PM EST

Creighton's Christian Bishop scores against Omaha's Matt Pile during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Omaha, Neb., Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2020. (AP Photo/Kayla Wolf)
No. 9 Creighton routs Omaha 94-67 with Bishop leading way

By Eric Olson Dec. 01, 2020 06:55 PM EST

Creighton and North Dakota State warm up prior to an NCAA college basketball game in Omaha, Neb., Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020. (AP Photo/Kayla Wolf)
No. 11 Creighton beats North Dakota State 69-58 in opener

By Eric Olson Nov. 29, 2020 06:34 PM EST

FILE - In this Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2020 file photo, Creighton guard Denzel Mahoney (34) dribbles the ball next to Georgetown guard Mac McClung (2) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Washington. Denzel Mahoney has joined Creighton teammate Ty-Shon Alexander in declaring for the NBA draft. He announced his decision on Thursday, April 16, 2020. (AP Photo/Nick Wass, File)
Creighton's backup Denzel Mahoney declaring for NBA draft

Apr. 16, 2020 05:02 PM EDT

Creighton coach Greg McDermott talks to Ty-Shon Alexander (5) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Seton Hall in Omaha, Neb., Saturday, March 7, 2020. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik)
No. 11 Creighton tops Seton Hall for share of Big East title

By Eric Olson Mar. 07, 2020 05:09 PM EST

Georgetown coach Patrick Ewing points beyond Creighton's Ty-Shon Alexander (5) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Omaha, Neb., Wednesday, March 4, 2020. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik)
No. 11 Creighton lets 3s fly in 91-76 win over Georgetown

By Eric Olson Mar. 04, 2020 10:09 PM EST

Creighton's Marcus Zegarowski (11) drives to the basket against Marquette's Greg Elliott (5) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2020, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Aaron Gash)
No. 10 Creighton's streak puts 1st Big East title in sight

By Eric Olson Feb. 27, 2020 02:11 AM EST

DePaul's Oscar Lopez Jr. (15) watches as Creighton's Ty-Shon Alexander (5) celebrates a dunk during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Omaha, Neb., Saturday, Feb. 15, 2020. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik)
Alexander's 24 lead No. 23 Creighton in 93-64 rout of DePaul

By Eric Olson Feb. 15, 2020 09:43 PM EST

Seton Hall guard Myles Cale (22) slam dunks the ball past Creighton forward Christian Bishop (13) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2020, in Newark, N.J.. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
No. 23 Creighton tops 10th-ranked Seton Hall 87-82

By Tom Canavan Feb. 12, 2020 09:04 PM EST