OMAHA, Neb. -- The Creighton University men's basketball team has earned the No. 9 spot in the preseason USA Today Coaches poll, released on Tuesday 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. 17 Villanova. Creighton' will face the Wildcats twice and also play against No. 12 Texas and No. 24 Texas Tech. The Bluejays could also play No. 10 Arkansas and No. 20 San Diego State at the Maui Jim Maui Invitational. Other confirmed or potential teams that dot the Bluejay schedule and are receiving votes include Connecticut, Providence, Xavier and Ohio State.