The centerpiece of Creighton’s highly-touted 2015 recruiting class, Omaha North center Justin Patton’s skills and sky-high ceiling are making the decision on redshirting — once a foregone conclusion — much tougher than expected.
Some freshmen show up on campus and quickly realize how far behind they are physically. That wasn’t the case for the 6’1″, 210-pound Marlon Stewart, who was poised to contribute immediately before a knee injury sidelined him.
Khryi Thomas, a player Coach Mac describes as one of the most consistent freshmen he’s ever coached, is set to be an impact player from the word go.
The freshman forward from Slovenia could be a key player for the Bluejay this year.
After redshirting last year in order to get stronger and develop his game, freshman Ronnie Harrell Jr. is poised to be a contributor from the opening tip this season.
