basketball

After tournament loss, Creighton basketball focuses on Big East move

Associated Press — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 20:38:15 +0000

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Now that the season is over, Creighton's coaching staff is getting ready for the Bluejays' move to the Big East.

Thrills for Bob Boozer Didn't End With Basketball Career

Greg Echlin — Mon, 21 May 2012 13:09:52 +0000

Omaha basketball legend and community activist Bob Boozer died Saturday at the age of 75.

He played on the 1958 Final Four at Kansas State, the 1960 gold medal team in the Rome Olympics and the 1971 NBA Champion Milwaukee Bucks. However, some of Boozer's most memorable moments occurred after his playing career.

College basketball fans arrive in Omaha for March Madness

Katie Schubert — Sat, 17 Mar 2012 01:15:23 +0000

by Greg Echlin, for Omaha Public Radio

There were a lot of empty seats at Friday afternoon's NCAA basketball tournament game at CenturyLink. But it wasn't because of a lack of action on the court.

Creighton forward Doug McDermott named first-team All-American

Katie Schubert — Mon, 12 Mar 2012 17:10:00 +0000

Creighton University forward Doug McDermott is among this year’s first-team All-Americans.

The U.S. Basketball Writers Association released its list Monday of All-Americans. All five first-team All-Americans are on teams playing in the NCAA tournament. McDermott joins players from Kansas, Ohio State, Kentucky, and Michigan State on the list.