Creighton University Women's Basketball

Jim Flanery begins his 24th year as Creighton’s head coach in 2025-26 after taking the Bluejays to their fourth consecutive, and eighth overall, NCAA Tournament last season. Flanery is Creighton’s all-time victory leader, entering the season with a record of 453-275 (.622). Flanery has guided Creighton to eight of the 10 NCAA Tournament appearances in women’s basketball history, reaching the Big Dance in 2012, 2013, 2017, 2018, 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025. The 2021-22 campaign was historic for the Bluejays as Creighton reached the Elite Eight with victories over Colorado, at No. 8 Iowa and over No. 10 Iowa State. Creighton also reached the NCAA Second Round in 2013, 2017, 2018 and 2024 as well as claiming the program’s first BIG EAST regular-season title in 2017. Under Flanery, the Bluejays have reached 20 wins or more 12 times and have been to the postseason 18 times, including a stretch of 11 consecutive years from 2008-2018. Flanery also led Creighton to a pair of appearances in the WNIT Final Four (2003 & 2004), capturing the 2004 WNIT Championship. Flanery has four conference titles, capturing the BIG EAST regular-season crown in 2017, Missouri Valley Conference regular-season championships in 2003 and 2013, and the 2012 MVC Tournament Championship. Prior to Flanery’s tenure, Creighton teams made 200 three-pointers in a single season twice. Including 2023-24, the Bluejays have eclipsed 200 treys in a season during 18 of his 22 campaigns at the helm, including a single-seas

Former Bluejay Alexis Akin-Otiko (2011-15) is returning to Creighton as an assistant coach for the 2025-26 season. Amongst her responsibilities are player development and working with the scout team. Akin-Otiko’s coaching career began immediately after Creighton as Alexis spent one season as a graduate assistant at Concordia University (Seward, Neb.), then returned to her high school (Bellevue West) for two seasons as an assistant coach. Working closely with former Bluejay assistant coach and player Chevelle Saunsoci, Akin-Otiko was the the Director of Player and Coach Development for DVLP Basketball from 2020-24 and she also served as an assistant coach for Iowa Western last season. “Alexis will be a great addition to our staff. Her personality and ability to connect will make her a valuable part of our recruiting efforts and enhance the student-athlete experience of our current players,” said head coach Jim Flanery. “She has a really solid background in and passion for skill training. That will aid us significantly in player development. As an alum and someone who played high school ball here, she also values Creighton and Omaha in a way that will help us on many levels and at many points.” During her four seasons on the court as a Bluejay, Akin-Otiko appeared in 131 games with 31 starts. She finished her career with 838 points, including 405 during the 2014-15 campaign. Alexis grabbed 482 rebounds, dished out 92 assists and collected 95 blocks as well as 109 steals for Cre

Berger begins her 12th season on the Bluejay bench in 2025-26. She is one of just two people to play and coach in an NCAA Women’s Tournament game for the Bluejays, twice as a player (2012 and 2013) and six more as a coach (2017, 2018, 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025). In her four years in uniform, the Bluejays went a combined 83-48, while Creighton is 218-124 with Berger in a coaching role. Berger’s combined record as a Bluejay stands at 301-172 entering the 2025-26 season. Carli has done a little bit of everything for the Bluejays. She was the 2011 MVC Freshman of the Year and the 2012 MVC Tournament MVP, as she led the Bluejays to the first NCAA Tournament under head coach Jim Flanery in 2011-12. A veteran that battled injuries to navigate a return trip to the Dance in 2012-13, she immediately moved to the bench for Flanery. Berger spent two years as a graduate assistant (2014-16), one as the video coordinator (2016-17) and is currently in her eighth season as a Bluejay assistant coach. Berger’s best performance on the court came when her team needed it the most. During the 2012 MVC Tournament, Berger delivered a career-high 29 points in the Bluejays’ semifinal win over Missouri State. One night later in the Finals against Drake, Berger supplied 19 points to guide Creighton to its first NCAA Tournament since 2001-02. She was named MVC Tournament MVP after averaging 19.7 points, 7.7 rebounds, 4.0 assists and 2.3 steals per game. Carli closed her sophomore season with All-MVC First

Jenny Vickers returns for her 22nd season on the Creighton women’s basketball staff, including her 13th season as the Director of Basketball Operations. Vick...

Entering his second season at Creighton, Mike Jewett moved into the recruiting coordinator role during the summer of 2025. He is also primarily responsible for working with the Bluejay posts and assisting with team defensive game plans as well as implementation. Before coming to Omaha, Jewett served as an assistant coach/interim head coach for South Dakota during the 2023-24 season. He also spent nine seasons on the bench at South Dakota State, including eight as the associate head coach, compiling a 223-71 record during his time in Brookings. “Mike has a ton of relevant experience, has really good relationships with coaches in the areas we recruit,” said head coach Jim Flanery. “He’s a hard worker who knows the game and can push players to their potential. While seamlessly joining our culture, he’ll also give different perspectives that will challenge the staff and the players.” Jewett has coached seven NCAA Tournament teams, highlighted by the 2019 South Dakota State squad that reached the NCAA Sweet 16. There were five seasons of more than 25 wins, five Summit League Tournament titles, four Summit League regular season crowns and the Jackrabbits qualified for the postseason every year he was on the bench. With SDSU, Jewett’s responsibilities included serving as recruiting coordinator, director of scouting and team defense, scheduling games, and working with the post position. He also assisted with practice and game planning, film breakdown, camps and clinics. In addition t