Ponds scores 22, leads St. John's past Creighton 81-66
Shamorie Ponds scored 22 points with five assists and two steals and St. John's broke away from Creighton 81-66 in a Big East clash Wednesday night.
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2019 Schedule
10-8, 9th in Big East
- 11/6W 78-67
- 11/11W 75-69
- 11/15L 69-60
- 11/19W 94-82
- 11/20W 93-68
- 11/2116W 87-82
- 11/28W 98-72
- 12/11L 103-92
- 12/824L 94-75
- 12/14W 86-65
- 12/18L 83-70
- 12/20COEW 110-60
- 12/27W 89-53
- 12/31W 79-68
- 1/5L 84-69
- 1/921L 106-104
- 1/13L 90-78
- 1/16L 81-66
- 1/21
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Creighton's Alexander banks in pirouette jumper late (0:27)
Copeland cleans up miss with a tip jam (0:31)
Copeland throws down dunk with authority (0:23)
Alexander cans 3-pointer to draw Creighton even (0:27)
Ohio State bench loving late dunk (0:24)
Dawkins' emails detail payment plans to several players
The NCAA has received federal approval to move forward with an investigation into alleged rules violations that came to light during last month's trial involving college basketball corruption, ESPN has learned.
Mark Schlabach ESPN Senior Writer
The Arizona Board of Regents has called a special meeting in Phoenix on Thursday "for legal advice and discussion" regarding the University of Arizona men's basketball program. University of Arizona president Robert C. Robbins is expected to address the board, according to a spokeswoman.
Calls link Sean Miller, others to recruit's handler
An Outside the Lines analysis of cellphone records from a man convicted in a collegiate pay-for-play scheme shows calls made to and from numbers associated with college basketball coaches, including Arizona's Sean Miller and Creighton's Greg McDermott.
It's Nova and everyone else in the Big East power rankings
The question appears to be simple in the Big East this season: Can anyone challenge Villanova for the conference crown?
Schlabach: College hoops verdicts have impact on future trials (1:09)
Mark Schlabach ESPN Senior Writer
Jurors are continuing their deliberations in a federal criminal trial in New York involving pay-for-play schemes to send money from Adidas to the families of recruits at Kansas, Louisville and NC State. The jury has agreed to work until 8:30 pm ET Tuesday, if needed. They'll be back Wednesday if a verdict isn't reached.
Mark Schlabach ESPN Senior Writer
A jury started its deliberations on Monday in a federal criminal trial involving pay-for-play schemes in college basketball. Adidas employee James Gatto, former Adidas consultant Merl Code and Christian Dawkins, a former runner for NBA agent Andy Miller, are charged with conspiracy to commit wire fraud and wire fraud for paying the families of recruits to attend Kansas, Louisville and NC State
Mark Schlabach ESPN Senior Writer
Former Adidas consultant TJ Gassnola, who pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud and testified during this month's federal criminal case concerning corruption in college basketball, will be sentenced on Feb. 1. Gassnola is accused of helping facilitate $90,000 to former Kansas player Billy Preston's mother, $20,000 to current Jayhawks player Silvio De Sousa's guardian and $40,000 to former NC State player Dennis Smith Jr.'s father.
Bowen details college cash offers for son's play
Brian Bowen Sr., during testimony in a federal trial involving corruption in college basketball, rattled off cash offers made to him by universities coveting his son.
Jury selection begins in college hoops scandal
Almost a year after the first arrests were made in the FBI's investigation into college basketball corruption, jury selection has begun for the first trial.
Why the NCAA hoops scandal will likely spread as trial starts
As the first federal trial begins Monday in a corruption scandal that threatens to engulf college basketball, the coaches at four schools mentioned in the indictment are not the only ones nervous. Coaches at a half-dozen other schools could come up.
15 breakout players to know for 2018-19
Increased opportunities will result in increased production from these soon-to-be familiar names.
Five burning questions, players to watch for the Big East in 2018-19
Xavier lost head coach Chris Mack. Marquette has to prove it can defend. Georgetown and St. John's are both unproven. That leaves Villanova all alone atop the Big East.
Winners, losers from NBA draft early entry deadline
North Carolina, Nevada and UCLA each saw key contributors spurn the NBA and return to school, while defending champion Villanova faces a major roster overhaul.
Denver adds grad transfer Harrell from Creighton
Ronnie Harrell Jr. is leaving Creighton to play his final season at the University of Denver as a graduate transfer.
Fired Missouri State coach Lusk joins Creighton
Former Missouri State coach Paul Lusk will join Creighton's staff as an assistant.
NBA decision will decide Creighton's tourney hopes next season
Khyri Thomas is projected as a first-round draft pick, meaning the guard would be a tough piece to lose if Creighton aims to keep things rolling.
Ryan McGee ESPN Senior Writer
Well, it was so great to have my Omaha media friends from the College World Series in Charlotte to cover Creighton. But they won't be here the rest of the weekend. See you at the TDAP in June, fellas.
Seth Walder ESPN Analytics
The winner of this game earns the right to likely face Virginia in the second round. BPI would give Kansas State and Creighton an 8% and 14% chance to beat the Cavaliers, respectively.
2018-19 Big East Standings
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Villanova | 5-0 | - | 14-4 |
| Marquette | 5-1 | 0.5 | 16-3 |
| DePaul | 3-3 | 2.5 | 11-6 |
| Butler | 3-3 | 2.5 | 12-7 |
| Xavier | 3-3 | 2.5 | 11-8 |
| St. John's | 3-4 | 3 | 15-4 |
| Seton Hall | 3-4 | 3 | 12-7 |
| Georgetown | 2-3 | 3 | 12-6 |
| Providence | 1-4 | 4 | 11-7 |
| Creighton | 1-4 | 4 | 10-8 |
Top Performers 2018-19
- Offense
- Defense
Team Stats
Points Per Game83.5
Rebounds Per Game34.1
Assists Per Game16.7
Points Allowed77.6304th
2019 Recruits
| NAME | POS | STATUS | GRADE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shereef Mitchell | PG | Signed | - |
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Tournament History
| Final Fours | 0 |
| Tournament Record | 12-21 |
| Championship Seasons | None |
| Tournament Appearances | 20 |