The Creighton men’s basketball winning streak continued Wednesday night as the Bluejays took down Providence 80-69 at Amica Mutual Pavilion to complete the season sweep of the Friars. The Jays (17-6) have won eight straight and sit at 10-2 in conference play, good for...
Jacob Padilla
What’s Next for John Cook and Nebraska
John Cook sent shockwaves through the volleyball world and beyond when he announced his retirement last week. The cowboy is riding off into the sunset — just not right now. He may be stepping down as Nebraska’s head volleyball coach, but Cook isn’t planning to retire...
Lincoln North Star Girls, Lincoln Northeast Boys Win HAC Tournament Titles
The Lincoln North Star Gators went 1-for-2 in championship games on Saturday as the host school for the Heartland Athletic Conference Tournament. The Gator girls avenged a loss to Lincoln Southwest in dominant fashion while the North Star boys fell to Lincoln...
Ashworth’s Late Heroics Lift Creighton Men’s Basketball Past Villanova
Creighton men’s basketball received some last-second heroics (and a little luck) from Steven Ashworth to take down Villanova 62-60 at Wells Fargo Center on Saturday. The win was Creighton’s seventh straight and marks the first time the Bluejays have ever beaten the...
Bench Providing Boost for Creighton Men’s Basketball
During the 2023-24 season, Creighton men’s basketball ranked 355th nationally in bench minutes. Francisco Farabello was the team’s sixth man, scoring 3.8 points in 21.9 minutes per game. Everyone else averaged less than nine minutes on the court. Isaac Traudt, Jasen...
Busboom Kelly ‘Absolute Right Person’ for Nebraska Volleyball
Over the years, whenever John Cook and Dani Busboom Kelly happened to be recruiting in the same place, they made it a habit to get dinner together. A few years ago, during one such meal, Busboom Kelly shared that she had negotiated a no-buyout clause for Nebraska into...
John Cook Delivers Emotional Final Address as Nebraska Volleyball Head Coach
John Cook stepped up to the podium for his final address as Nebraska’s head volleyball coach on Thursday, a little later than scheduled. Before addressing the media, he had to complete a speaking engagement with a group of landscapers at Nebraska’s Innovation Campus....
Kalkbrenner Passes Milestone in Creighton Men’s Basketball’s 86-77 Win Over Xavier
Creighton men’s basketball scored a big home victory on Wednesday, topping Xavier 86-77 at CHI Health Center Omaha. The Musketeers had won four of their last five heading into the meeting, including games against some of the Big East’s best. But four Bluejays scored...
John Cook Retiring, Dani Busboom Kelly to Take over as Nebraska Volleyball Head Coach
Legendary Nebraska volleyball coach John Cook announced his retirement on Wednesday after two and a half decades at the helm in Lincoln, and the Huskers have already named his successor in former Husker player and coach Dani Busboom Kelly. “I’ve been here for 25...








