Marcus Zegarowski
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 head coach Greg McDermott instructs his players during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Providence Saturday, Jan. 2, 2021, in Providence, R.I. (AP Photo/Stew Milne)
Late dunk lifts No. 11 Creighton to win over Providence

Jan. 02, 2021 02:43 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

North Dakota State's Rocky Kreuser, bottom, and Creighton's Marcus Zegarowski, top, fight over the ball during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Omaha, Neb., Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020. (AP Photo/Kayla Wolf)
North Dakota State Bison at Creighton Bluejays 11/29/2020

Nov. 29, 2020 07:54 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 March 7, 2020, file photo, Villanova head coach Jay Wright gestures during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Georgetown in Washington. Two-time Villanova national champion coach Jay Wright says it's "50-50" the sport -- which took one of the first major hits in the coronavirus pandemic era with the cancellation of the 2020 NCAA Tournament - can make it through this season intact. (AP Photo/Nick Wass, File)
Villanova the Big East pick as league warily watches virus

By Doug Feinberg Oct. 28, 2020 08:30 AM EDT

Madison Square Garden workers are shown at the NCAA college basketball men's Big East Conference tournament Thursday, March 12, 2020, in New York. The major conferences in college sports have all canceled their basketball tournaments because of the new coronavirus, putting the celebrated NCAA Tournament in doubt. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)
Bizarre Big East: 1 half of hoops, then tournament canceled

By Mike Fitzpatrick Mar. 12, 2020 04:25 PM EDT

Creighton's Marcus Zegarowski (11) drives around Seton Hall's Quincy McKnight (0) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Omaha, Neb., Saturday, March 7, 2020. Creighton won 77-60. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik)
No. 7 Creighton hoping Zegarowski ready for NCAA Tournament

Mar. 11, 2020 02:12 PM EDT

Creighton players hoist the Big East regular season championship trophy following a 77-60 win over Seton Hall, in an NCAA college basketball game in Omaha, Neb., Saturday, March 7, 2020. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik)
Creighton out to make better memory at Big East Tournament

By Eric Olson Mar. 10, 2020 06:19 PM EDT

Creighton's Marcus Zegarowski (11) drives around Seton Hall's Quincy McKnight (0) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Omaha, Neb., Saturday, March 7, 2020. Creighton won 77-60. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik)
Bluejays' Zegarowski doubtful for Big East Tournament opener

Mar. 09, 2020 07:55 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