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Creighton Bluejays enter the 2026-27 season with historic recruitment news as Micah Gordon becomes the highest-ranked recruit in program history. This episode analyzes the critical point guard competition and the urgent need for rim protection from a younger center.

Hosts discuss how Gordon’s pace and shot creation will impact Creighton’s offense in the Big East. Joel breaks down the defensive risks and offensive benefits of starting the No. 30 recruit immediately. The conversation shifts to the interior, where a younger player may take over starting duties by January to provide essential defensive rim protection.

Key topics include Micah Gordon’s readiness for Big East play, the projected emergence of a new starting center, and final roster cut predictions. The hosts revisit their 23-win season projection and assess whether Creighton can secure a four or five seed in the NCAA tournament based on these positional battles.

In this episode: Point Guard Battle: Micah Gordon · Rim Protection & Center Depth · Roster Cut Predictions.

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Full transcript: https://cdn.beatlinesports.com/cbb/crei/2026-10-08/transcript.html

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