Creighton ended last season with a 16-18 record, a tough 9-11 in conference play, and a quarterfinal exit in the Big East Tournament against Seton Hall, but that’s ancient history now because nine players are GONE. Seriously, a massive roster overhaul hit the Bluejays hard this offseason. But fear not, because a familiar face is back to lead the charge, and he’s bringing a serious injection of talent with him. This is a whole new era for Creighton basketball.
Alan Huss Is Back Home, And He’s Not Waiting Around
After last year’s bumpy ride, the biggest news out of Omaha is definitely the coaching change. Greg McDermott retired, and stepping into those massive shoes is none other than Alan Huss. This dude knows Creighton inside and out, having played there from 1997 to 2001. He came up through the ranks, working as an assistant under McDermott starting in 2017. Then he took the head coaching gig at High Point in 2023 and, boom, led the Panthers to the NCAA Tournament in 2025. That’s a quick turnaround! After that run, he came back to Creighton as the “coach in waiting.” Turns out, he didn’t have to wait for long at all. This is a serious homecoming, and Huss’s track record shows he knows how to win and how to build a program.
Nine Out, Eight In: A Brand New Creighton Squad
Let’s talk about that roster turnover, because it’s wild. Creighton said goodbye to nine players, including some serious scoring punch. Josh Dix (13.2 PPG), Nik Graves (10.9 PPG), and Blake Harper (7.7 PPG) are all gone, among others. That’s a ton of points and experience walking out the door.
So, who’s left to anchor this new look? Jasen Green is back, the 6’8″ graduate who dropped 10.5 points and grabbed 6.3 boards per game last season, shooting 54.4% from the field. Austin Swartz, a 6’4″ junior, returns after averaging 10.9 points and hitting 38.3% from deep. Isaac Traudt, a 6’10” senior, brings 6.5 points and 2.5 rebounds, while Hudson Greer and Jackson McAndrew (who only played four games due to a foot injury) also return.
But the real story? The new blood. Coach Huss went to work in the transfer portal. Get ready for some serious impact players:
* Wes Enis, a 6’1″ senior from South Florida, is a scoring machine at 16.4 points, 3.6 rebounds, and 2.4 assists.
* Oswin Erhunmwunse, a 6’10” junior from Providence, is a force inside with 6.9 points, 8.3 rebounds, and 2.1 blocks per game, shooting 67.3% from the field.
* BJ Davis, a 6’1″ senior from San Diego State, adds 10.8 points and 2.2 assists.
* Brody Robinson, a 5’11” graduate from Oakland, is a playmaking wizard with 17.6 points, 6.7 assists, and 1.3 steals.
* And get this, Fred King, a 6’9″ graduate from Murray State who averaged 13.1 points and 8.4 rebounds, is returning to Creighton after playing his first three seasons with the Bluejays. What a reunion!
They also added Kayden Edwards from TCU and a highly-touted 4-star freshman, Trevon Carter-Givens.
This isn’t a rebuild, it’s a re-tooling on the fly with serious talent. With Huss back at the helm and a locker room full of new faces, this Creighton team is absolutely going to be one to watch. The Big East better be ready, because these Bluejays are coming in hot.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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