Greg McDermott and Creighton Snag a Pair of 2011 Commitments

Posted by CoHoops Paul Seaver

The Missouri Valley Conference is nothing new to new Creighton head coach Greg McDermott.

McDermott was hired to replace Dana Altman at Creighton who took the head coaching job at Oregon, however, this is not the first stint in the MVC for McDermott.

The former head coach at Northern Iowa led the Panthers to three straight NCAA Tournament appearances before taking the job at Iowa State for the past four seasons, where we had hardly anything but success.

McDermott is now back in the MVC at the helm of the Creighton Blue Jays and over the course of the last week he has picked up his first two commitments as head coach from the class of 2011.

6-foot-5 swing man Avery Dingman joins 6-foot-11 big man Geoffrey Groselle as the first two members of the class. Dingman is from Missouri and Groselle is from Texas, so its clear McDermott has continued to target the area he knows best in terms of recruiting.

Creighton will look to build on an 18-16 season overall and a fourth place finish in the MVC. McDermott is a proven winner in the conference, but can he win again, this time at Creighton? If so, he took two steps in the right directions with the Dingman and Groselle commitments.


*Photo: Greg McDermott *Credit: espn.go.com

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CoHoops Q & A With Geoffrey Groselle

Posted by CoHoops DeAnte Mitchell

Photo credits to Rivals.com

Geoffrey Groselle is a 6-foot-11 225 pound center. He has the ability to block and alter shots. He accumulates a lot of steals because he is alert once the entry pass in being passed into the post. He also has the ability to clean the glass.


His shot-blocking and rebounding is above-average and it brings another dimension to the frontcourt. He has shown the ability to put the ball on the floor and make a play. Although, that is one of the areas he needs to improve.


Overall, Groselle is a great post presence. He is physical, passive and can intimidate as well as make offensive plays in the post.


Wherever Groselle decides to go, the team will have a decent center to build around for about four years.


Groselle sat down with CoHoops DeAnte Mitchell for a brief interview and had this to say.

How are you doing today?

GG: Good

How is the off-season going?

GG: It’s pretty good. I been injured for most of it but I’m back now and ready to go.

Tell me a little more about your injury

GG: I had a tear in my right meniscus and had arthroscopic surgery about five weeks ago.

Do you think that will affect the way you play basketball?

GG: Not at all once I get back into playing shape it should have no effect on the way I play

What kind of things are you doing this off-season to get better?
GG: allot of skills work and lifting I feel allot stronger already and I have gained 15 pounds

What do you think colleges value most about your game?
GG: The way I can run up and down the court, and how I can block shots and rebound 

What school is actively recruiting you?
GG: Utah, Texas, the citadel, Pitt, Colorado St., cal, Texas A&M, Alabama, north Texas, and SMU.

If the process ended today, what school would you be at?
GG: I have no idea

What does winning mean to you?

GG: It means alot to me and will play a huge role in my decision

How do you bounce back after defeat?

GG: I just have to put it behind me and get back to work.

What is the most underrated part of your game?

GG: My elbow jumper

How long do you think you'll take with your decision?

GG: I hope to have made my decision by early signing period.

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