OMAHA, Neb. -- The Creighton University men's basketball team has earned the No. 11 spot in the preseason USA Today Coaches poll, released on Thursday afternoon. It's the highest preseason ranking in the coaches poll in program history.
The Bluejays are one of two BIG EAST Conference teams represented, joining No. 3 Villanova. Creighton's Dec. 8 opponent, Kansas, is ranked fifth, and potential Bad Boy Mowers Crossover Classic foe West Virginia comes in 15th. Other confirmed or potential teams that dot the Bluejay schedule and are receiving votes include Seton Hall, Memphis, UConn, Providence and Saint Mary's.