While many are tuned in for the Final Four, several other post-season tournaments are happening which include the College Basketball Crown. Schools that did not make it to March Madness are invited to play. The tournament continues with the Rutgers Scarlet Knights taking on the Creighton Blue Jays.
Creighton had an overall record of 15-17, but one of those wins was an upset over the UConn Huskies. This tournament will also be the last hurrah for head coach Greg McDermott, who will be retiring after this season.
Meanwhile, Rutgers played in one of the most competitive conferences in college basketball, the Big Ten, and ended with a 14-19 overall record. They are seeking redemption after not being able to make it to March Madness this year after a phenomenal run the previous season.
Rutgers vs. Creighton College Basketball Crown Projected Starting Lineup
Creighton Blue Jays
- F Jasen Green
- F Isaac Traudt
- F Nik Graves
- G Josh Dix
- G Fedor Zugic
Rutgers Scarlet Knights
- F Dylan Grant
- C Emmanuel Ogbole
- G Lino Mark
- G Tariq Francis
- G Darren Buchanan Jr.
The guard duo of Josh Dix and Nick Graves have led Creighton in scoring during the Big East Tournament quarterfinal against the Seton Hall Pirates, while Jasen Green cleaned up the boards with 11 rebounds despite scoring in double digits. Meanwhile, freshman Lino Mark led Rutgers in their Big Ten Tournament loss against UCLA with 17 points.
Rutgers vs. Creighton College Basketball Crown Injury Report
Creighton Blue Jays
- F Josh Townley Thomas: Out, foot
Rutgers Scarlet Knights
- No injuries reported, to have complete rotation
As the Blue Jays and Scarlet Knights fight for the College Basketball Crown, the basketball version of Bowl Games from football, the Creighton Blue Jays are only expected to miss forward Josh Townley Thomas who is out with a foot injury. The Scarlet Knights, meanwhile, will be fully healthy coming into the contest, with no players injured being reported.
Rutgers vs. Creighton College Basketball Crown Prediction
Rutgers might have played in a tougher conference, they have shown to have struggled there. Meanwhile, Creighton has shown they could rise up to the situation but have fallen short of expectations. This one should be an exciting contest, but Creighton is coming in as the favorites, so this should go to the Blue Jays.
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