A first-round upset of Louisville last season shows Creighton is capable of advancing. G Duane Clemens is a man with a mission, dedicating his season to his late grandfather. He was MVP of the league tournament. No NCAA Tournament experience. Ball State's last tournament appearance was in 1995.
Cardinals are league's worst free throw shooting team.
McCallum is one of those hot, young coaches who could be on his way to another job if the Cardinals do well this week. G Tim Winn and C Cyrus Caswell form a nice inside-outside combination. Only 66 percent free-throw shooting team. Averages less than 70 points a game, so cant get in high-scoring affair. Aside from Winn, players commit a lot of turnovers.