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The Creighton Bluejays will have a tough act to follow next season, coming off an Elite Eight appearance. The Big East power took a huge step in that direction Monday, landing Utah State transfer Steven Ashworth.

Ashworth live-streamed his decision on the “The Field of 68” podcast.

A 6-1 guard, Ashworth is a prolific 3-point shooter, knocking down 43.4% of his 111 attempts from long distance. He ranked sixth in the country in 3-point percentage. Ashworth averaged 16.2 points and 4.5 assists per game for Utah State, which finished 26-9.

He will have two years of eligibility remaining.

One of the most highly touted guards in the portal, Ashworth enjoyed a different recruiting difference from when he was a low-profile high school player.

“I think this recruitment out of the transfer portal is what I probably dreamed of my high school recruitment being,” Ashworth told ‘The Field of 68.” “It’s been fun and just really humbling that I had so many opportunities to play basketball at so many places next season.

“I think this year has been a key pivotal year for my development and confidence. … The funnest thing for me is there is just so much more that I can do.”

Ashworth said he also considered BYU, Washington, Oklahoma State and VCU, among other schools.

College basketball fans think Creighton landed a gem.

[The Field of 68]

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