Don’t know much about the
@OhioMBasketball
program. What I do know, from my short experience, they are a group of people who approach the game the right way and with an incredible amount of respect. Lead by
@BenRoderick15
! It was a pleasure competing!
#Sweet16
Thanks to everyone from back home for coming out to support! It meant a lot! It was an unbelievable opportunity leading to an unfortunate ending. The atmosphere from both sides was unbelievable given the circumstances! Right back 🔋
To everyone who attended/participated in the Pink Out Game tonight given what people are going through and the tragic passing of everyone involved in the helicopter accident, we thank you for taking the time to escape reality and come have a blast with us! Never disappoints 💖
You can’t make up something cooler than this. Senior year, playing close to home. Will be an unbelievable experience while seeing some familiar faces, Lord willing 🔋
Not the way we wanted to go out... Thank you to Bluejay fans for the endless support this season and thank you to the seniors for paving the way for an incredible first year of college! We will be back 🔋
Day 6 in Israel: “Tacoomalam” (definitely not how it’s spelled) in Hebrew means to fix what is broken. We visited the Jordan River and had the opportunity to be baptized as an adult today! An experience like nothing before.
CJ, props to you for this story 👍🏼 I don’t normally read stories like these, but multiple people told me to check it out. You really did your research! I appreciate the love and how incredibly well written it is.
#Respect
✊🏼
He makes bombs. He knows no stranger. He’s an incredible teammate and person. Love everything about
@Mitchbballin24
.
Get to know the
@BluejayMBB
senior, who is more than just the best shooter in college hoops:
My problem with college/most officials: 99% of them have never dunked a ball, so they have no idea that you have to hang on the rim a little bit to avoid a career ending injury. This is getting out of hand.
After several years of wanting to do my own camp, I am finally able to make it happen! The first ever Mitch Ballock Basketball Camp will be held for 6th-8th graders, July 24-26 at Skutt Catholic High School from 1-4 pm.
To register:
@TrickyTrey23
It’s gotta be pretty cool to be a college freshman and already be somebody’s favorite basketball player in the world. That’s you for my 12-year old daughter. (Sorry
@Mitchbballin24
, you’re now second place). 🤷♂️
"Whatever the coach needs me to do – whether it’s go out there for a minute and defend or coming in to knock down shots or run the point or be the five – just whatever I can do to help out the team to win, that’s what I look for" -
@Khyri_2
Day 5 in Israel: Visited En Gedi that has provided a spring of running water for more than 5,000 years! The hike is no joke and provides beautiful views of the Dead Sea when you get to the top. Be an example of “living water” throughout your everyday life.
Basketball season may be over, but this kid can’t contain his excitement that he “finally has a real warm up jersey” just like
@BluejayMBB
have!
#FutureBluejay
#GoJays
🏀💙
Coaches:
@BluejayMBB
Offense is a thing of beauty. Here’s a great set with misdirection and a ghost screen that sets up a jumper for
@Mitchbballin24
. Then, this play flows into great “5 out” action. Impressive! 👍🏻🏀
Day 4 in Israel: We visited the Judaean Wilderness. It’s amazing to think Jesus went 40 days without food and water and survived through all of the temptations.
Memphis went on a 17-2 run to close within 54-52 with 11:23 left, and Martin Krampelj had 4 fouls.
Creighton then pulled away with a 16-4 burst that featured 6 points, 4 rebounds and a steal by freshman Christian Bishop alone.
Rob, you are a magician with this stuff. I don’t know where you get it from, but make sure to let
@AlanHuss1
this isn’t too bad for a guy with a 12” vertical and 6’2” wingspan 😉
In Saturday's win vs. Nebraska, Mitch Ballock became the first Creighton player to finish with 3+ three-pointers and 3+ blocked shots in the same game under Greg McDermott.
No Bluejay had done it since Kenny Lawson Jr. on 3/24/10 vs. Missouri State.
#LetItFly
#GoJays
Thanks to
@Mitchbballin24
for making the kids day. Always appreciate
@cucoachmac
and
@BluejayMBB
letting the guys spend the day with the kids
@MOQSchool
. They always do a great job representing themselves and Creighton with great pride!
#gojays
Day 3: “In Situ” means it is still in its original place when it was first found. This is where Jesus and the devil had a conversation. This stone was the pinnacle of the temple
Thanks for keeping up with our trip to Israel! Hopefully I provided something different to think about from many different perspectives! Thank you Barney, Russ, Joan, Blake and the entire Creighton family for putting me in a position to experience the things that I experienced!🙏🏼
Happy 41st( I mean 21st) birthday to
@Mitchbballin24
! Looking forward to a great junior season in a Bluejay uniform. Enjoy your special day,Mitch!!!
#Letitfly
I’m glad to become a small peace in the tradition for Grandma Pat! It was nice to meet you guys and I can’t wait for next year already! Sweatiest jersey just means we must play hard, right
@JayMilli10
😂🤷🏼♂️
While not the first rodeo, there were some firsts from this time. First time a player put on a tutu. First time something unprompted from the ❤️ was written on the jersey - which I LOVE. And
@JayMilli10
,
@Mitchbballin24
gave you a run for the money on sweatiest jersey. 😂
I appreciate you guys for the opportunity to sit down and talk! Lot of respect for both of you guys. Looking forward to seeing you again throughout the season!
I know I can speak for
@SteveLavin64
as well with how impressed we were with
@MitchBBallin24
. The
@BluejayMBB
junior is mature beyond his years. Here he is talking about last year, and how an NIT appearance has served as major motivation heading into this season.
#Creighton
Tonight at the under 12 minute timeout of the 2nd half we’ll stand up united in the fight against cancer.
Won’t be able to make the game? Get you sign here:
The game of basketball is a great way to spread awareness and raise money to find a cure for an awful disease! Everyone knows someone who has been affected by it. To help those people visit
and help
@BluejayMBB
raise money to find a cure! 🔋🎀
With all do respect to Mr. Slamberdunk, I think I should be that
#4
spot... Other than that, that’s pretty good company to be apart of. Smart 10-year old 😏
10-year old daughter tonight: “Dad, want to know the Top 5 basketball players of all time?”
Me (intrigued): “Sure.”
1. LeBron
2. Michael Jordan
3. Kobe Bryant
4. Wilt Slamberdunk (I assume this was Chamberlain)
5. Mitch Ballock.
Congrats,
@Mitchbballin24
#GoJays
We’ve almost gotten numb to how elite of a shooter Mitch Ballock is. He was really really good yesterday. 5-9 from 3 against a long athletic Xavier defense. Ballock also made a huge block that might have been the biggest play of the day. Salute
@Mitchbballin24
Our guys invited all the “Creighton kids” to join them in a trophy photo. What these young men are about is much more impressive than what they do on the basketball floor!
#RDJ
This guy has been waiting all morning for game time! Couldn’t wait to get his face paint on and watch
@Mitchbballin24
sink some buckets for him.
#gojays
#myknoxrox
Known
@Mitchbballin24
since his HS freshman year. Grew up in shadows of KU & could have played there. But,
@BluejayMBB
is perfect place for him. More than a shooter. Ultra, ultra competitor. Destroying Marquette tonight.
It’s crazy the people you can meet on 29 highway! It was awesome meeting you guys! No way I was the highlight over the Mamba and Patriot 🤔 but good luck to your golf squad this year!
Day 8 in Israel: We walked the path that Elijah walked to the top of Mount Carmel. To finish the day, we played against Hapoel Jerusalem! Very cool opportunity on and off the court! 🙏🏼
"I think there is a tremendous level of respect from his, because of what he went through and how he went through it." -
@cucoachmac
📺Check out Martin Krampelj's road to recovery that aired on Fox Sports last night!
#GoJays