Creighton basketball coach makes bold statement after Bluejays upset top-ranked Kansas

The Creighton basketball teams have recorded their signature 2024 win.

Bluejays knocked off No. 1 Kansas Jayhawks for arguably the biggest upset of the season so far. Creighton led by 17 at one point in a 76-63 victory.

After the game, Creighton head coach Greg McDermott made a bold claim. “This is a building (where) No. 1 teams obviously die,” the coach said as fans stormed the field.

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December 4, 2024; Omaha, Nebraska, USA; Creighton Bluejays head coach Greg McDermott signals to the team against the Kansas Jayhawks during the first half at the CHI Health Center in Omaha. (Images by Stephen Branscombe-Imagn)

According to McDermott, Creighton was able to pull off a similar feat last season, upsetting the then-ranked player. UConn Huskies at home in Omaha.

The Bluejays’ 85-66 win in February also produced a stormy moment on the court.

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Creighton has made nine appearances in the tournament under McDermott NCAA Tournamentreaching the Sweet 16 three times.

December 4, 2024; Omaha, Nebraska, USA; Creighton Bluejays head coach Greg McDermott looks on as guard Pop Isaac (2) attempts a three-point shot against the Kansas Jayhawks during the second half at the CHI Health Center in Omaha. (Images by Stephen Branscombe-Imagn)

The Bluejays’ win over Kansas was the program’s 15th win over a top-10 team since McDermott took over as head coach in 2010.

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Creighton is slated to stay in Omaha for its next game against UNLV. The council is scheduled for December 7 at 4 p.m. ET. Meanwhile, Kansas will travel to Missouri to take on the Tigers on December 8th.

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