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Jon Walker

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Creighton beat writer, Omaha World-Herald. My cat is cooler than yours. 📭: [email protected]

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When Ty Davis talked in early June, he said one of his offseason priories was becoming a better leader. No matter what his role was, is. Creighton’s sophomore guard has been real vocal throughout today’s practice.

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Greg McDermott confirms Iowa transfer Owen Freeman had meniscus surgery. Creighton expects him back in late September, early October.

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OWH story on Creighton center Owen Freeman, a highly touted Iowa transfer, having meniscus surgery that will keep him sidelined until at least late September. omaha.com/sports/college…

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Greg McDermott on what he's seen from Creighton's roster, which has eight newcomers, throughout the summer: "Obviously, there's a learning curve for a lot of our new guys — and we have a lot of new guys. I think the progression has been good."

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Greg McDermott said Howard transfer Blake Harper has some Baylor Scheierman in his game with how he sees the floor and creates. “It’s going to be a challenge coming from the MEAC to the Big East. It’s a little different world. He’s going to adjust to that with time.”

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Creighton guard Fedor Zugic said last season was maybe the most mentally challenging year he's had between the eligibility dispute(s), leaving his family behind and adjusting to a new program. "Now that I don't have that, I feel free basically," Zugic said. "I feel so light."

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Charlotte transfer Nik Graves said he wanted his portal process not to be about basketball. (Yes, you read that right.) It's become too transactional, Graves said, with NIL and revenue sharing. Ultimately, that led him to Creighton.

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Hudson Greer said he asked Creighton's staff what to work on. They told the freshman to focus on his shot and getting up and down the floor. "I feel like I'm one of the most athletic guys in the gym most of the time," Greer said, "so just using that to the best of my abilities."

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To clarify: Graves didn't pick Creighton because of a transactional relationship. He was looking for the exact opposite, and that's what he found with the Jays. My bad for any confusion.

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Wrote a notebook from the first Creighton practice I’ve watched this summer. — Owen Freeman’s injury — Hudson Greer fitting in early — Fedor is finally (playing) free — Rounding out the roster — Ty Davis’ leadership omaha.com/sports/college…

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Morning! Dropping this off for the crowd that was super sleepy and went to bed super early. Y’all deserve to read, too.

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Creighton basketball should be shown by all coaches, at all levels, to their team The ball movement is amazing and the energy is always off the charts This is culture (Via Jon Walker 🎥)

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A few weeks of workouts underscored Nik Graves' decision to spend his senior season at Creighton. He can tell his new teammates are good guys. Good hoopers, too. Even if these new-look Jays are still gelling together. "We got something special here." omaha.com/sports/college…

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Graves is settling in along the rest of Creighton’s eight newcomers. They’ve all leaned on a few returners who’ve stepped up — including Fedor Zugic, uniquely equipped to lead the way👇👇👇