5 Creighton NBA Players Who Are Making a Name for Themselves
5 Creighton players have made it to the NBA and are doing great! Here’s a list of the players and how they’re doing.
Doug McDermott
Doug McDermott, the 6th overall pick in the 2014 NBA draft is making a name for himself with the Chicago Bulls McDermott, who played four years of college basketball at Creighton University, is averaging 9.4 points and 2.4 rebounds in 22 minutes per game. McDermott is shooting 49 percent from the field and 42 percent from three-point range
Kyle Korver
Kyle Korver is an American professional basketball player for the Cleveland Cavaliers of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He played college basketball for Creighton University, and was honored as one of the 35 greatest players in school history. Korver was drafted into the NBA in 2003, and has played for four teams throughout his career. He has become known for his Three-point shooting and is currently ranked fourth all-time in three-point percentage.
Greg Monroe
Greg Monroe is a 6-foot-11 center who was drafted by the Detroit Pistons in 2010. He played four seasons with the Pistons, before being traded to the Milwaukee Bucks in 2015. He has since become one of the best players on the Bucks, and is one of the most consistent players in the NBA. Monroe is averaging 16.1 points and 8.5 rebounds per game for his career, and is a two-time NBA All-Star
Wesley Matthews
Wesley Matthews is an American professional basketball player who plays for the New York Knicks of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He played College Basketball for Marquette University before being drafted by the Utah Jazz in the 2009 NBA Draft
Matthews was born in San Antonio Texas and grew up in Madison, Wisconsin. He played High School basketball for Madison Memorial High School As a senior in 2005–06, he averaged 19.5 points and 5.9 rebounds per game and was named first-team All-State by the Wisconsin Basketball Coaches Association. He was also named a McDonald’s All-American that year.
Brook Lopez
Brook Lopez is a Professional Basketball player who plays for the Los Angeles Lakers of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He was selected in the first round of the 2008 NBA Draft with the 10th overall pick by the New Jersey Nets After one season with the Nets, he was traded to the Milwaukee Bucks in 2018. He has also played for the Chicago Bulls and Washington Wizards
