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The Creighton Bluejays men's basketball team competes in NCAA Division II.
Answer: False
Explanation: The Creighton Bluejays men's basketball team competes in NCAA Division I, the highest level of intercollegiate athletics.
Creighton joined the Big East Conference in 2013 after a significant conference realignment.
Answer: True
Explanation: Creighton joined the Big East Conference in 2013 following a significant realignment of the Big East conference.
Greg McDermott is currently in his 10th season as the head coach of the Creighton Bluejays men's basketball team.
Answer: False
Explanation: Greg McDermott is currently in his 15th season as the head coach of the Creighton Bluejays men's basketball team.
Creighton's official colors include blue, white, and red.
Answer: False
Explanation: Creighton's official colors are blue, white, and navy blue.
Creighton has reached the NCAA tournament's Elite Eight three times in program history.
Answer: False
Explanation: Creighton has reached the NCAA tournament's Elite Eight twice in program history, in 1941 and 2023.
Creighton first reached the second weekend of the NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament in 2021, where they lost to Gonzaga.
Answer: True
Explanation: Creighton first reached the second weekend of the NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament in 2021, losing to eventual runner-up Gonzaga in the Sweet Sixteen.
Creighton received its highest NCAA tournament seeding ever, a No. 2 seed, in 2014.
Answer: False
Explanation: Creighton received its highest NCAA tournament seeding ever, a No. 3 seed, in 2014.
The 2016–17 Creighton season was significantly impacted by a key player's injury and subsequent arrest.
Answer: True
Explanation: The 2016–17 Creighton Bluejays season was significantly impacted when senior point guard Maurice Watson Jr. tore his ACL and was subsequently arrested for sexual assault and suspended from the team.
Creighton has a winning record in their National Invitation Tournament (NIT) appearances.
Answer: False
Explanation: The Creighton Bluejays hold a combined record of 9 wins and 12 losses in their 12 National Invitation Tournament (NIT) appearances.
In the 2023 NCAA tournament, Creighton was a #6 seed and advanced to the Elite Eight.
Answer: True
Explanation: In the 2023 NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament, Creighton, seeded #6, advanced to the Elite Eight.
As of March 2024, Greg McDermott's contract extension positioned him as one of the highest-paid coaches in the Big East Conference.
Answer: True
Explanation: As of March 8, 2024, Greg McDermott's contract extension positioned him as one of the highest-paid coaches in the Big East Conference.
Which NCAA division does the Creighton Bluejays men's basketball team compete in?
Answer: NCAA Division I
Explanation: The Creighton Bluejays men's basketball team competes in NCAA Division I.
When did the Creighton Bluejays men's basketball team join the Big East Conference?
Answer: 2013
Explanation: The Creighton Bluejays men's basketball team joined the Big East Conference in 2013.
What is the all-time winning percentage for the Creighton Bluejays men's basketball program?
Answer: .606
Explanation: The Creighton Bluejays men's basketball program holds an all-time winning percentage of .606.
Who is the current head coach of the Creighton Bluejays men's basketball team?
Answer: Greg McDermott
Explanation: Greg McDermott is the current head coach of the Creighton Bluejays men's basketball team.
How many times has Creighton reached the NCAA tournament's Elite Eight?
Answer: Twice
Explanation: Creighton has reached the NCAA tournament's Elite Eight twice in program history.
In what year did Creighton first reach the second weekend of the NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament?
Answer: 2021
Explanation: Creighton first reached the second weekend of the NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament in 2021.
In their inaugural Big East season (2013–14), Creighton finished as runner-up in both the regular season and the Big East Tournament to which two teams, respectively?
Answer: Villanova and Providence
Explanation: In their inaugural Big East season (2013–14), Creighton finished as runner-up in the regular season to Villanova and in the Big East Tournament to Providence.
What was the highest NCAA tournament seeding Creighton ever received?
Answer: No. 3 seed
Explanation: Creighton received its highest NCAA tournament seeding ever, a No. 3 seed, in 2014.
In the 2023 NCAA tournament, which team did Creighton defeat in the Sweet Sixteen before losing in the Elite Eight?
Answer: Princeton
Explanation: In the 2023 NCAA tournament, Creighton defeated Princeton in the Sweet Sixteen before losing to San Diego State in the Elite Eight.
What was the result of Creighton's 2024 NCAA tournament run?
Answer: They reached the Sweet Sixteen
Explanation: In the 2024 NCAA tournament, Creighton reached the Sweet Sixteen.
As of March 2024, Greg McDermott's contract extension secured his position at Creighton through which season?
Answer: 2027-2028 season
Explanation: As of March 2024, Greg McDermott's contract extension secured his position at Creighton through the 2027-2028 season.
In the 2024 NCAA tournament, Creighton defeated which team in double overtime before losing in the Sweet Sixteen?
Answer: Oregon
Explanation: In the 2024 NCAA tournament, Creighton defeated Oregon in double overtime before losing to Tennessee in the Sweet Sixteen.
Arthur Schabinger was Creighton's winningest men's basketball coach for 50 years.
Answer: False
Explanation: Arthur Schabinger was Creighton's winningest men's basketball coach for 75 years.
Eddie Hickey, known as 'The Little Giant,' emphasized a slow-paced, methodical offense.
Answer: False
Explanation: Eddie Hickey, known as 'The Little Giant,' was a master of the fast break offense, emphasizing quick, explosive movement.
During the post-war era (1948–1959), Creighton's basketball team consistently remained in Division I.
Answer: False
Explanation: During the post-war era (1948–1959), Creighton's basketball team switched from Division I to Division III.
Who coached the Creighton basketball program from 1922 to 1935 and was their winningest coach for 75 years?
Answer: Arthur Schabinger
Explanation: Arthur Schabinger coached Creighton from 1922 to 1935 and was their winningest coach for 75 years.
Which coach was known as 'The Little Giant' and was a master of the fast break offense for Creighton?
Answer: Eddie Hickey
Explanation: Eddie Hickey, known as 'The Little Giant,' was a master of the fast break offense for Creighton.
What significant change occurred for the Creighton basketball program during the post-war era (1948–1959)?
Answer: They switched from Division I to Division III
Explanation: During the post-war era (1948–1959), the Creighton basketball program switched from Division I to Division III.
What was the outcome for Creighton in the 1941 NCAA tournament?
Answer: They reached the Elite Eight and won the Regional Third Place Game
Explanation: In the 1941 NCAA tournament, Creighton reached the Elite Eight and won the Regional Third Place Game.
After leaving Creighton, Eddie Hickey went on to coach at which two institutions before his induction into the National Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame?
Answer: St. Louis and Marquette
Explanation: After leaving Creighton, Eddie Hickey went on to coach at St. Louis and later Marquette.
Before joining the Big East, Creighton was a member of the Missouri Valley Conference for a continuous period from 1976 to 2013.
Answer: True
Explanation: Creighton was a member of the Missouri Valley Conference from 1976 through 2013, before joining the Big East Conference.
The Bluejays hold a record of 10 Missouri Valley Conference regular season titles.
Answer: False
Explanation: The Bluejays hold a record of 15 Missouri Valley Conference regular season titles.
John 'Red' McManus transformed the Bluejays' playing style to a fast break offense combined with a box zone defense.
Answer: True
Explanation: John 'Red' McManus, who became coach in 1960, transformed the Bluejays' playing style to a fast break offense combined with a box zone defense.
Eddie Sutton was the first coach to lead three different schools to the NCAA Tournament.
Answer: False
Explanation: Eddie Sutton became the first coach to lead four different schools (Creighton, Arkansas, Kentucky, and Oklahoma State) to the NCAA Tournament.
Despite the tragic death of Mike Heck, Tom Apke's first team at Creighton still managed to reach the 1975 NCAA tournament.
Answer: True
Explanation: Despite the tragic death of Mike Heck, Tom Apke's first team rallied to finish with a 20–7 record and reached the 1975 NCAA tournament.
Willis Reed's hiring as head coach was controversial primarily because he was the first black head basketball coach at Creighton.
Answer: False
Explanation: Willis Reed's hiring was controversial primarily for his lack of college coaching and recruiting experience, though he also broke the color barrier as Creighton's first black head basketball coach.
Benoit Benjamin chose Creighton due to Willis Reed's background as a Hall of Fame NBA All-Star center.
Answer: True
Explanation: Benoit Benjamin chose Creighton due to Willis Reed's background as a Hall of Fame NBA All-Star center, providing a father figure.
Bob Harstad and Chad Gallagher, known as the 'Dynamic Duo,' led Creighton to three MVC regular season titles.
Answer: False
Explanation: Bob Harstad and Chad Gallagher, the 'Dynamic Duo,' led Creighton to two MVC regular season titles.
Dana Altman is Creighton's all-time winningest coach with 327 wins.
Answer: True
Explanation: Dana Altman became Creighton's all-time winningest coach with 327 wins.
Rodney Buford, Ryan Sears, and Ben Walker were key players in rebuilding Creighton during Dana Altman's later years.
Answer: False
Explanation: Rodney Buford, Ryan Sears, and Ben Walker were instrumental in rebuilding Creighton during Dana Altman's early years.
Dana Altman returned to Creighton after accepting the Arkansas Razorbacks head coach position, and his teams subsequently reached the NCAA Tournament multiple times.
Answer: False
Explanation: After Dana Altman returned to Creighton, his teams did not reach the NCAA Tournament again during his remaining tenure.
The 'Travelin' Jays Era' under Eddie Sutton involved extensive international travel, including a trip to Europe.
Answer: False
Explanation: The 'Travelin' Jays Era' under Eddie Sutton involved extensive international travel, including a South American trip.
In the 2011 CBI finals, Creighton defeated Dana Altman's Oregon team.
Answer: False
Explanation: In the 2011 CBI finals, Creighton finished as runner-up after losing to Dana Altman's Oregon team.
Which conference was Creighton a member of from 1976 through 2013, before joining the Big East?
Answer: Missouri Valley Conference
Explanation: Creighton was a member of the Missouri Valley Conference from 1976 through 2013.
How many Missouri Valley Conference regular season titles do the Bluejays hold?
Answer: 15
Explanation: The Bluejays hold a record of 15 Missouri Valley Conference regular season titles.
Which coach transformed the Bluejays' playing style to a fast break offense combined with a box zone defense in the 1960s?
Answer: John 'Red' McManus
Explanation: John 'Red' McManus transformed the Bluejays' playing style to a fast break offense combined with a box zone defense in the 1960s.
Eddie Sutton holds the distinction of being the first coach to lead how many different schools to the NCAA Tournament?
Answer: Four
Explanation: Eddie Sutton holds the distinction of being the first coach to lead four different schools to the NCAA Tournament.
What was a primary reason for the controversy surrounding Willis Reed's hiring as head coach in 1982?
Answer: He lacked college coaching and recruiting experience
Explanation: Willis Reed's hiring was controversial primarily because he lacked college coaching and recruiting experience.
Who were the 'Dynamic Duo' during Tony Barone's coaching era?
Answer: Bob Harstad and Chad Gallagher
Explanation: The 'Dynamic Duo' during Tony Barone's era were Bob Harstad and Chad Gallagher.
Which Creighton coach holds the record for the most wins in program history?
Answer: Dana Altman
Explanation: Dana Altman holds the record for the most wins in Creighton program history with 327 wins.
What was the outcome of Dana Altman's decision to accept and then rescind the head coach position for the Arkansas Razorbacks in 2007?
Answer: His teams did not reach the NCAA Tournament again during his remaining tenure
Explanation: After Dana Altman's decision to accept and then rescind the Arkansas Razorbacks head coach position in 2007, his teams did not reach the NCAA Tournament again during his remaining tenure at Creighton.
The 'Travelin' Jays Era' under Eddie Sutton involved extensive travel, including a trip to which continent?
Answer: South America
Explanation: The 'Travelin' Jays Era' under Eddie Sutton involved extensive travel, including a South American trip.
In the 2011 College Basketball Invitational (CBI) finals, Creighton finished as runner-up after losing to which team, coached by their former head coach Dana Altman?
Answer: Oregon
Explanation: In the 2011 College Basketball Invitational (CBI) finals, Creighton finished as runner-up after losing to Oregon, coached by their former head coach Dana Altman.
The CHI Health Center Omaha, where the Bluejays play home games, has a seating capacity of over 20,000 spectators.
Answer: False
Explanation: The CHI Health Center Omaha has a seating capacity of 18,320 spectators.
In the 2014–15 season, Creighton ranked among the top five nationally in home attendance.
Answer: False
Explanation: In the 2014–15 season, Creighton finished sixth nationally in home attendance.
The move to the Qwest Center (now CHI Health Center) during the Nate Funk era led to a decrease in average attendance for the Bluejays.
Answer: False
Explanation: The move to the Qwest Center (now CHI Health Center) allowed the Jays to consistently fill the arena and become one of the nation's perennial leaders in attendance.
The Vinardi Center, also known as University Gym, served as Creighton's sole home court for 42 seasons.
Answer: False
Explanation: The Vinardi Center, also known as University Gym, served as a home court for the Bluejays for 42 seasons, but they split home games with the Omaha Civic Auditorium from 1955–60.
The Omaha Civic Auditorium provided a strong home-court advantage for Creighton for nearly 50 years.
Answer: True
Explanation: The Omaha Civic Auditorium was home to Creighton men's basketball from 1955 to 2003, providing a strong home-court advantage for nearly 50 years.
Mary Ann Filippi, 'Dancing Grandma,' was known for her 'Raise the Roof' dance at the Qwest Center.
Answer: True
Explanation: Mary Ann Filippi, 'Dancing Grandma,' was a video-board favorite at the Qwest Center, known for her 'Raise the Roof' dance and for hyping up the crowd.
Creighton's intrastate rivalry with the Nebraska Cornhuskers has been played every season since 1970.
Answer: False
Explanation: Creighton's intrastate rivalry with the Nebraska Cornhuskers has been played every season since 1977.
Creighton is one of only a few NCAA Division-I men's basketball teams with a Bluejay as its mascot.
Answer: False
Explanation: Creighton is the only NCAA Division-I men's basketball team with a Bluejay as its mascot.
Creighton's average home attendance records during their Missouri Valley Conference tenure indicated a declining fan base.
Answer: False
Explanation: Creighton's average home attendance records during their Missouri Valley Conference tenure indicated a consistently strong and growing fan base.
What is the seating capacity of the CHI Health Center Omaha, the Bluejays' home arena?
Answer: 18,320 spectators
Explanation: The CHI Health Center Omaha has a seating capacity of 18,320 spectators.
In the 2014–15 season, what was Creighton's national ranking for home attendance?
Answer: Sixth
Explanation: In the 2014–15 season, Creighton finished sixth nationally in home attendance.
Which former Creighton home court achieved a 434–155 (.737) record for the team and hosted five regular-season MVC championships?
Answer: Omaha Civic Auditorium
Explanation: The Omaha Civic Auditorium achieved a 434–155 (.737) record for Creighton and hosted five regular-season MVC championships.
What is the current series record for Creighton's intrastate basketball rivalry with the Nebraska Cornhuskers?
Answer: Creighton leads 30-28
Explanation: Creighton leads the all-time series against the Nebraska Cornhuskers 30-28.
Which unique distinction does Creighton hold regarding its mascot among NCAA Division-I men's basketball teams?
Answer: They are the only team with a Bluejay as its mascot
Explanation: Creighton is the only NCAA Division-I men's basketball team with a Bluejay as its mascot.
What did Creighton's average home attendance records indicate during their tenure in the Missouri Valley Conference?
Answer: A consistently strong and growing fan base
Explanation: Creighton's average home attendance records during their Missouri Valley Conference tenure indicated a consistently strong and growing fan base.
Ed Beisser was a 1943 Consensus First Team All-American under coach Arthur Schabinger.
Answer: False
Explanation: Ed Beisser was a 1943 Consensus First Team All-American under coach Eddie Hickey.
Paul Silas was the nation's top rebounder in his freshman and sophomore years at Creighton.
Answer: False
Explanation: Paul Silas was the nation's top rebounder in his sophomore and junior years at Creighton.
Benoit Benjamin holds the all-time record for blocked shots in Big East Conference history.
Answer: False
Explanation: Benoit Benjamin holds the all-time record for blocked shots in Missouri Valley Conference history.
Kyle Korver was named the MVC Player of the Year in both 2002 and 2003.
Answer: True
Explanation: Kyle Korver was named the MVC Player of the Year in both 2002 and 2003.
Doug McDermott was named the consensus national player of the year in Creighton's first Big East season.
Answer: True
Explanation: In Creighton's first Big East season (2013-14), Doug McDermott was named the consensus national player of the year.
Leonard 'Jimmy' Lovley was one of Creighton's first two All-Americans, recognized in 1923 and 1924.
Answer: True
Explanation: Leonard 'Jimmy' Lovley was one of Creighton's first two All-Americans, recognized in 1923 and 1924.
Doug McDermott won the Wooden Award and Naismith Award in 2013.
Answer: False
Explanation: Doug McDermott won the Wooden Award and Naismith Award in 2014.
Creighton has had seven Big East First Team selections since joining the conference.
Answer: False
Explanation: Creighton has had eight Big East First Team selections since joining the conference.
Bob Gibson's jersey number #45 has been retired by Creighton.
Answer: True
Explanation: Bob Gibson's jersey number #45 has been retired by Creighton.
Paul Silas holds Creighton's career scoring record.
Answer: False
Explanation: Doug McDermott holds Creighton's career scoring record, while Paul Silas holds the career rebounding record.
Ryan Sears is Creighton's career leader in both assists and steals.
Answer: True
Explanation: Ryan Sears holds the record for career assists with 570 and career steals with 283.
Bob Portman set Creighton's individual single-game scoring record with 51 points in 1967.
Answer: True
Explanation: Bob Portman set the Creighton individual single-game scoring record with 51 points against Wisconsin-Milwaukee on December 16, 1967.
Creighton has produced 19 NBA players, all of whom were drafted into the league.
Answer: False
Explanation: Creighton has produced 19 NBA players, with 16 of them having been drafted into the league.
Baylor Scheierman was drafted by the Boston Celtics in the second round of the 2024 NBA draft.
Answer: False
Explanation: Baylor Scheierman was drafted by the Boston Celtics in the first round, 30th overall pick, of the 2024 NBA draft.
Who was the 1943 Consensus First Team All-American center under Eddie Hickey's coaching?
Answer: Ed Beisser
Explanation: Ed Beisser was the 1943 Consensus First Team All-American center under Eddie Hickey's coaching.
Paul Silas was recognized as the nation's top rebounder during which two years of his college career?
Answer: Sophomore and Junior years
Explanation: Paul Silas was recognized as the nation's top rebounder during his sophomore and junior years.
What is Benoit Benjamin's all-time record in the Missouri Valley Conference?
Answer: Career blocked shots record
Explanation: Benoit Benjamin holds the all-time record for blocked shots in Missouri Valley Conference history.
Which player, known for his deadly 3-point shooting, was named MVC Player of the Year in both 2002 and 2003?
Answer: Kyle Korver
Explanation: Kyle Korver, known for his deadly 3-point shooting, was named MVC Player of the Year in both 2002 and 2003.
Which Creighton player became only the eighth player in Division I men's basketball history to score 3,000 career points?
Answer: Doug McDermott
Explanation: Doug McDermott became only the eighth player in Division I men's basketball history to score 3,000 career points.
How many All-Americans has Creighton's men's basketball program produced over 95 seasons?
Answer: 37
Explanation: Creighton's men's basketball program has produced 37 All-Americans over 95 seasons.
Which of the following jersey numbers has NOT been retired by Creighton?
Answer: #15 Ryan Sears
Explanation: Creighton has retired jersey numbers for Doug McDermott (#3), Kyle Korver (#25), Paul Silas (#35), Bob Harstad (#30), Bob Portman (#33), and Bob Gibson (#45). Ryan Sears' #15 has not been retired.
Who holds Creighton's all-time career rebounding record?
Answer: Paul Silas
Explanation: Paul Silas is Creighton's all-time career rebound leader with 1,751 rebounds.
Which Baseball Hall of Famer had a notable basketball career at Creighton, finishing as the school's third-best scorer?
Answer: Bob Gibson
Explanation: Baseball Hall of Famer Bob Gibson had a notable basketball career at Creighton, finishing as the school's third-best scorer.
Who are the only two players in Creighton team history to have recorded a triple-double in a single game?
Answer: Benoit Benjamin and Baylor Scheierman
Explanation: Benoit Benjamin and Baylor Scheierman are the only two players in Creighton team history to have recorded a triple-double in a single game.
Who set Creighton's individual single-game scoring record with 51 points?
Answer: Bob Portman
Explanation: Bob Portman set Creighton's individual single-game scoring record with 51 points against Wisconsin-Milwaukee on December 16, 1967.
How many of the 19 NBA players produced by Creighton were drafted into the league?
Answer: 16
Explanation: Of the 19 NBA players produced by Creighton, 16 were drafted into the league.
Which Creighton player was drafted by the Boston Celtics in the first round of the 2024 NBA draft?
Answer: Baylor Scheierman
Explanation: Baylor Scheierman was drafted by the Boston Celtics in the first round, 30th overall pick, of the 2024 NBA draft.
Who holds the career record for assists at Creighton?
Answer: Ryan Sears
Explanation: Ryan Sears holds the career record for assists at Creighton with 570 assists.
Which player is Creighton's career leader in three-pointers made?
Answer: Kyle Korver
Explanation: Kyle Korver is Creighton's career leader in three-pointers made with 371.