Advancing to the finals of the CBI Tournament gave the Creighton Bluejays a few extra weeks to practice and build chemistry entering next basketball season. And beginning in August, the Jays will have another opportunity to gel.
Creighton will head to the Bahamas August 12-16 for exhibition games against a series of local opponents. White & Blue Review has confirmed the dates and schedule for the Summer of Thunder exhibition season in Nassau. The Bluejays and Louisville Cardinals will take on teams from the Bahamas Basketball Federation August 8-16, with Creighton’s games coming in the second half of that schedule. Game dates/times below (subtract one hour for Central time):
- Monday, August 8th
Game 1: 7:30 p.m.
University of Louisville vs. Commonwealth Giants
- Wednesday, August 10th
Game 1: 7:30 p.m.
University of Louisville vs. Real Deal Shockers
- Friday, August 12th
Game 1: 7:30 p.m.
University of Louisville vs. Cybots
- Friday, August 12th
Game 2: 9:00 p.m.
Creighton University vs. Bahamas All Stars
- Saturday, August 13th
Game 1: 2:00 p.m.
Creighton University vs. Real Deal Shockers
- Monday, August 15th
Game 1: 7:30 p.m.
Creighton University vs. Bahamas All Stars
- Tuesday, August 16th
Game 1: 7:30 p.m.
Creighton University vs. Commonwealth Giants
Games will be played at Kendal G.L. Issacs Gymnasium
The opponents listed are top local teams from Grand Bahama and New Providence. The games will take place at Kendal G.L. Isaacs National Gymnasium. Creighton University will be putting together a package for fans to follow the team. If you were planning your own summer trip to the Bahamas, you now have the dates in your hand to watch a little Creighton basketball as well.