The Shockers showed a very well-rounded squad to the home crowd at Koch Arena. Carl Hall had a 17/13 double-double in his second game back from a hand injury that cost him seven games. His frontcourt mate Cleanthony Early had 13, and the backcourt duo of Malcolm Armstead and Demetric Williams combined for 25 points.

Doug McDermott burnished his All-American credentials in the loss, scoring 25 points and hitting 4-5 from deep. If WSU’s Marshall wants to hang his hat on one thing from this game, it would have to be his team’s success in keeping the ball in Wragge’s (1-6 from deep) hands for the final shot when McDermott was flat killing it from outside.

The win puts Wichita State in a 6-1 tie with Creighton atop the Missouri Valley standings. Better yet, the two teams don’t meet again until WSU travels to Omaha on March 2. Season-ending battle for supremacy between two top-notch MVC squads? Yes, please.

(via Missed buzzer-beater gives Wichita State big win over No. 12 Creighton | CollegeBasketballTalk)

Doug McDermott.

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My usual journey in college basketball players you may or may not have heard of…

How weird/crazy/demanding would it be if you played college basketball for your father? Depending on your relationship, your father conceivable draws your ire at every moment. In the same breath, he pushes you to be the best player you can be. 

Creighton basketball coach Greg McDermott is a strong candidate for Missouri Valley coach of the year. The buzz surrounding the Jays grew after the postseason last season. Despite the loss to Oregon in the CBI Tournament, people knew the talent at McDermott’s disposal. Gregory Echenique, a Rutgers transfer. Antoine Young, a dribble drive guard who knows how to handle the basketball. Expectations for 2012 are to the ceiling.

But the man I want to introduce to you…

It’s all about the coach’s son. As a freshman last year, he was raw, but you saw the talent was there.

This season, he is THE COLLEGE BASKETBALL player of the year!!!!!He can shoot and set up on the perimeter, he can put his behind on you in the low block and play post basketball. In my humble opinion, he is the most consistent scorer in college basketball. No question. Averaging 25.2 points per game. 2nd in the nation. The leader of the Creighton Jays. You will know him come March. To the world over, I introduce to you…

Creighton sophomore forward, Doug McDermott

You guys, there’s a KORVER BLOG on Tumblr. This is truly my home.

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Before the Bigs | Kyle Korver (Creighton)

One of the greatest shooters in NCAA history, he owns the Creighton and MVC record with 371 career three-pointers, which is tied for sixth in NCAA history. Also ranks 14th in NCAA history with 45.3% accuracy and tops among players 6-7 or taller all-time. As a senior, he was a unanimous choice as collegeinsider.com as Mid-Major National Player of the Year. Set Creighton single-season records for three-pointers made (129), three-point accuracy (.480) and free throw accuracy (.908) while also leading team in scoring (17.8), rebounding (6.4) and steals (1.5). His 129 treys ranked 15th in NCAA single-season history. Ranked among the top 10 nationally in three-pointers made, three-point accuracy and free throw accuracy in 2002-03. Only player in Creighton history to appear in four consecutive NCAA Tournaments and to beat rival Nebraska four times. Helped lead Creighton to 99 wins in the last four years, easily the best span in school history. Played his best in big games, with seven three-pointers vs. Fresno State and Notre Dame, eight vs. Xavier and five in NCAA Tournament game vs. Central Michigan. Invited to participate in the Three-Point Shootout during Final Four weekend, where he finished second in the men’s division.

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