2012-13 College Basketball Preview: 6. Creighton Bluejays

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 6. Creighton Bluejays

WHY THEY’RE SCARY: There are only a few locks for the preseason All-America team, and Doug McDermott is one of them. The big man has a rare combination  of size, shooting ability, rebounding and passing ability not often found at the mid-major level. Senior enforcer Gregory Echenique (9.7 ppg, 7.3 rpg) is a defensive stopper inside, and 6-7 forward Ethan Wragge can shoot the lights out. It’s all about McDermott though, as he is one of the best players in the nation and will be the reason Creighton contends for a Top 10 ranking.

WHAT SCARES US: The Bluejays lost starting point guard Antoine Young (12.1 ppg, 4.2 apg), and must find an adequate replacement for his production. Sophomore Austin Chatman is the best bet, but he didn’t contribute much last season (2.4 ppg).

FINAL DESTINATION: There are no dominant teams on the college basketball landscape this season, so this could be the year when a mid-major finally cuts down the nets. If it does happen, Creighton will be the team to do it. McDermott is as talented a player as there is in the country, and the Bluejays have a corps of senior leaders who are hungry to leave their mark. Like Butler, Creighton has long been a basketball power. Now it’s time for the Jays to take the national stage.

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