2025-2026 roster

[BenningtonBluejay]

Has anyone seen a credible confirming source that Pop Isaacs is gone beyond what was posted here earlier? The swirl of rumors and speculation around the transfer portal is crazy but interesting

Verbal Commits Twitter and Website is flooded with names.

No insight but I would not be overly surprised. With the emergence of Fedor, Greer coming in, potentially Dix coming in, feels like the 2 is going to have a lot of talent and bodies and him not being a 1 which is what they really need I could see him wanting to look elsewhere. If he does leave what a weird career. Really talented, looked to be a star for 8 games and then hes potentially gone.

[LJay]

Honestly, I think there is a lot of BS out there, but, see my sig.

[cu8493]

Who on the roster or committed at this point besides Pop is capable of (A) bringing the ball up court against pressure and/or relieving the point, when needed or (B) breaking down a defense and getting to the rim or even a mid-range jumper when it all breaks down and there are 5 seconds on the shot clock? IMO, Pop has a skill set that no one on the current roster possesses (don't know about Greer) and one that will be sorely missed if he does leave. It was a small sample size, but he was essentially tied for 2nd with Traudt in 3pt%, an 86% FT shooter while getting to the line at a higher rate than anyone other than Ashworth and Kalkbrenner, third in scoring average on the team for those games and added 4 assists per game. He was arguably the most productive player on the court for four of his last five or six games (virtually the only one who did anything against Nebraska) - and that was while still figuring out his role to an extent. I don't see how anyone advocates walking his kind of production out the door (not saying you are calling for that BB). And, if I am him, I don't view any of those guys as a threat to my playing time (except maybe to be able to reduce my minutes to a manageable 28-30 per game instead of 35 to 40). AND if we strike out on PGs, we are screwed without him. I think TD is going to be really good in time, but he can't shoulder that load alone.

[jfan]

It would be great to get Freeman, But Brendan B doesn't seem like someone who has inside information on Creighton recruiting. He is probably guessing, but hope he is right!

[Realhoops]

Who on the roster or committed at this point besides Pop is capable of (A) bringing the ball up court against pressure and/or relieving the point, when needed or (B) breaking down a defense and getting to the rim or even a mid-range jumper when it all breaks down and there are 5 seconds on the shot clock? IMO, Pop has a skill set that no one on the current roster possesses (don't know about Greer) and one that will be sorely missed if he does leave. It was a small sample size, but he was essentially tied for 2nd with Traudt in 3pt%, an 86% FT shooter while getting to the line at a higher rate than anyone other than Ashworth and Kalkbrenner, third in scoring average on the team for those games and added 4 assists per game. He was arguably the most productive player on the court for four of his last five or six games (virtually the only one who did anything against Nebraska) - and that was while still figuring out his role to an extent. I don't see how anyone advocates walking his kind of production out the door (not saying you are calling for that BB). And, if I am him, I don't view any of those guys as a threat to my playing time (except maybe to be able to reduce my minutes to a manageable 28-30 per game instead of 35 to 40). AND if we strike out on PGs, we are screwed without him. I think TD is going to be really good in time, but he can't shoulder that load alone.

On the other hand, he's undersized and has shown throughout his career to be pretty streaky shooting, not a dominant passer, etc. I think what he brings to the table is going to be available all over the place in the portal, but potentially with more size. Add in that he's now had consecutive seasons with injury issues, and the possibility of factors that we don't really know about with the culture fit, and I'm just not going to wring my hands about the possibility of both sides moving on. Especially given the way the portal is now -- there are a *lot* of great players available and looking for big roles at programs that have shown themselves to feature wide open offenses, a lot of individual freedom on the court, postseason success, big crowds, Big East exposure, etc.

[Chicagojayfan]

Who on the roster or committed at this point besides Pop is capable of (A) bringing the ball up court against pressure and/or relieving the point, when needed or (B) breaking down a defense and getting to the rim or even a mid-range jumper when it all breaks down and there are 5 seconds on the shot clock? IMO, Pop has a skill set that no one on the current roster possesses (don't know about Greer) and one that will be sorely missed if he does leave. It was a small sample size, but he was essentially tied for 2nd with Traudt in 3pt%, an 86% FT shooter while getting to the line at a higher rate than anyone other than Ashworth and Kalkbrenner, third in scoring average on the team for those games and added 4 assists per game. He was arguably the most productive player on the court for four of his last five or six games (virtually the only one who did anything against Nebraska) - and that was while still figuring out his role to an extent. I don't see how anyone advocates walking his kind of production out the door (not saying you are calling for that BB). And, if I am him, I don't view any of those guys as a threat to my playing time (except maybe to be able to reduce my minutes to a manageable 28-30 per game instead of 35 to 40). AND if we strike out on PGs, we are screwed without him. I think TD is going to be really good in time, but he can't shoulder that load alone.

On the other hand, he's undersized and has shown throughout his career to be pretty streaky shooting, not a dominant passer, etc. I think what he brings to the table is going to be available all over the place in the portal, but potentially with more size. Add in that he's now had consecutive seasons with injury issues, and the possibility of factors that we don't really know about with the culture fit, and I'm just not going to wring my hands about the possibility of both sides moving on. Especially given the way the portal is now -- there are a *lot* of great players available and looking for big roles at programs that have shown themselves to feature wide open offenses, a lot of individual freedom on the court, postseason success, big crowds, Big East exposure, etc.

True, he has his downsides, but he's also a quality ballhandler who can play a true 2 spot or initiate the offense when the matchups are favorable. We've had trouble for a while when we didn't have two ballhandlers on the court, and Marcus Z is probably the last PG we had who could pretty much play the lead guard spot against just about anyone

[SeattleJay]

Most of these guys have an eye on the next level, whether it be overseas, G league or NBA. You would think that Pop would realize that the only chance he has at the next level is at PG and would want to develop those skills.

Of course, the coaching staff may or may not have the patience to see him develop his PG skills. Unless he’s not a culture fit, I’d work with him. It also depends as someone else pointed out on who else is available.

[HandDownManDown]

You guys are jumping to a lot of conclusions.

It could easily be now that these kids see the huge monetary potential in college hoops, and now value the money they’ll get today over the pipe dream (and for the overwhelming majority, it is) of getting to the NBA. Why worry right now about the mythical ‘next level’ when there’s life altering money on the table NOW?

I can just about guarantee that many are concerned more about maximization of their college years than wondering about other things. And why wouldn’t you?

[SonofFrankTomera]

Most of these guys have an eye on the next level, whether it be overseas, G league or NBA. You would think that Pop would realize that the only chance he has at the next level is at PG and would want to develop those skills.

Of course, the coaching staff may or may not have the patience to see him develop his PG skills. Unless he’s not a culture fit, I’d work with him. It also depends as someone else pointed out on who else is available.

I know you are not implying that Pop is not a culture fit and we have seen Coach Mac move on from guys who aren’t (including last year). In retrospect I find the timing of his injury interesting. I’m not a conspiracy guy though and I hope we do all we can to bring him back next year, I think he is that important. Jacob also assured us the injury (and its timing) was legit. He was treated pretty bad by people (some on this board) when we signed him. Not sure what the hell my actual point is, I just hope he is back next year and I think he would do fine as a point guard. I’m basically agreeing with you!

[SeattleJay]

Several X sources saying Owen Freeman is a Bluejay. Hopefully, it’s true. Can anyone confirm?