Have some family that went to Creighton, so I tend to follow them pretty closely.
Our depth is definitely the advantage in this game and where I think we can overwhelm them. Their starting 5 looks to be fairly elite, but the bench is a real weakness. When Alexander and/or Nembhard are out, Farabello (TCU transfer) and Mitchell donāt put much fear into anyone. Mike Millerās kid can get hot from three I guess, but our guards should be able to body him up on D and certainly attack him on offense. The big man King is very raw and heās the only thing close to an inside presence they have on the bench.
Creighton fans are just Nebraska football fans wearing blue, and maybe more annoying. Iād imagine the boosters that McDermott hangs with have been in his ear about beating Texas since the game was announced. I expect them to ride their starting lineup as much as they can, and more than they could in Maui. If we can contain Kaluma and somewhat keep Kalkbrenner away from the basket, they will live and die by the three and should need an incredible night from deep to keep it close.
Been waiting to match up with Creighton for a long time, but never expected it to be this big of a game. Hoping for another Gonzaga-type demolition and securing bragging rights in the family.