The offseason is underway for Creighton men’s basketball, and Coach Greg McDermott is already at work setting the Bluejays up for the post-Ryan Kalkbrenner era. The transfer portal opened on March 24 and the coaching carousel is spinning at full speed.
To keep you updated on all the comings and goings, we’ll update this offseason tracker whenever news drops.
>> March 17: Murray State names former Creighton assistant coach Ryan Miller as its next head coach.
🤝 𝗚𝗢𝗧 𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗚𝗨𝗬!@CoachRyanMiller has been named the 18th head coach of Murray State Men’s Basketball!
🔗: https://t.co/GPzjrVxZD1#GoRacers🏇 pic.twitter.com/495u1ANorE
— Murray State MBB (@RacersHoops) March 17, 2025
Miller spent four seasons in Omaha, helping Creighton reach four-straight NCAA Tournaments including trips to the Sweet 16 in 2023-24 and the Elite Eight in 2022-23. Miller was a key recruiter for the Jays while also playing an integral role in shaping both the defensive and offensive schemes during his time in Omaha.
Miller’s departure leaves McDermott with a big hole to fill on his staff.
>> March 26: Junior guard Pop Isaacs shares intention to to enter the transfer portal.
Creighton junior guard Pop Isaacs is entering the transfer portal, his agency PNW Sports Group told @TheFieldOf68.
Isaacs averaged 16.3 ppg, 4.8 rpg and 3.9 apg before shutting it down after 8 games to have surgery. He had 27 points in a win over Kansas in his final appearance… pic.twitter.com/e2HhwDKXk0
— Jeff Goodman (@GoodmanHoops) March 26, 2025
The Las Vegas native spent two seasons at Texas Tech before transferring to Creighton prior to the 2024-25 season. Isaacs averaged 16.3 points, 4.8 rebounds and 3.9 assists while shooting 38.3% from 3 in eight games at Creighton before undergoing season-ending hip surgery. He put up 27 points, seven rebounds and four assists in a win over Kansas in his final game before surgery.
>> March 26: Junior forward Mason Miller enters the transfer portal.
Creighton F Mason Miller has entered the transfer portal. https://t.co/m8SVdKuP9Y
— Verbal Commits (@VerbalCommits) March 26, 2025
Miller spent four years at Creighton, redshirting in 2021-22 before playing the past three seasons. He averaged 2.3 points and shot 37% from 3 in 9.0 minutes per game as a redshirt freshman, then led the Big East in 3-point shooting at 45.4% as a sophomore. He started all 33 games and averaged 5.6 points and 3.3 rebounds in 21.8 minutes per game.
However, Miller broke his leg in the offseason and missed an extended period of offseason workouts and preseason practices. He got cleared in time for the start of the season, but fell into a season-long shooting slump (17.1% from 3) and saw his role reduced. Miller averaged 1.1 points and 1.6 rebounds in 11.8 minutes per game, starting four games.
**Update: Miller has committed to Murray State, following his uncle Ryan,
>> March 26: Iowa big man transfer Owen Freeman announces his commitment to Creighton.
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The 6-foot-10, 245-pound center played 19 games this season before undergoing season-ending surgery for a finger injury. He averaged 16.7 points on 63.8% shooting, 6.7 rebounds and 1.8 blocks in 26.4 minutes per game for the Hawkeyes as a sophomore.
The Moline, Illinois, native was the Big Ten Rookie of the Year last season, averaging 10.6 points on 61.4% shooting, 6.6 rebounds and 1.8 blocks in 22.9 minutes per game, starting 25 games as a freshman.
Freeman visited Omaha on Tuesday before announcing his commitment Wednesday evening.
>> March 28: Junior center Fredrick King announces his plans to enter the transfer portal.
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The Bahamas native spent three seasons in Omaha backing up Ryan Kalkbrenner, averaging 2.9 points and 2.0 rebounds in 7.0 minutes per game across 103 games. He started four games that Kalkbrenner missed, three of which came during his freshman season in 2022-23. The 6-foot-9 post has shot 61.7% from the field in his career.
King entered the portal last season before withdrawing to return to Creighton.
