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Ricky Kreklow knows that he raised eyebrows Tuesday when he announced that he would turn his back on scholarship offers to walk on to play basketball at Creighton.

Some decisions, Kreklow explained, have to be made with the heart and not the wallet.

“I wanted to make sure I made the right decision, scholarship or no scholarship,” Kreklow told The World-Herald. “I have one year of school left, so there is really no time for any adjustments. I’ve been fortunate to be on scholarship before.

“Talking with my parents, they wanted me to be sure that the money part of it alone would not influence my decision.”

So Kreklow decided that the final step in a career that started at Missouri and then shifted to California would be in Omaha. He informed coach Greg McDermott that he will transfer to Creighton after he graduates from California this summer with a degree in interdisciplinary studies.

As a one-year transfer, the 6-foot-6 Kreklow will be eligible immediately. His experience could come in handy as the Bluejays attempt to reload after losing four starters, including national player of the year Doug McDermott, from this season’s team.