
DeAnthony Bowden was Creighton’s defensive spark plug and bench stabilizer in the 2002-03 run
In the 2002-03 season, Bowden stood out as a high-energy guard whose value went well beyond scoring: he brought pressure defense, had multiple games with two or more steals, and was widely viewed as a legitimate MVC Defensive Player of the Year candidate. He also gave Creighton a needed bench jolt, blending transition speed, toughness, and timely shot-making in big moments. If your team wants an intensity-plus-defense guard who changes the pace and competes like his hair’s on fire, Bowden fits the bill.