Averaged 7.7 points and 2.2 assists per game while playing in all 35 games, including two starts.
Split time between the point and shooting guard.
Ranked 32nd nationally and second in the MVC in free-throw percentage (85.4 percent).
Had 15 points on 5-of-7 shooting to go with four steals in win over Arkansas-Pine Bluff (Nov. 20).
Had 11 points and four assists in first career start against UALR (Nov. 25).
Scored season-high 25 points in win over Oral Roberts, hitting 6-of-9 from the field, 4-of-5 from three-point range and 9-of-10 at the line (Nov. 22).
Had career-highs with nine assists, six rebounds and five steals in win over Fresno State (Dec. 22).
Drained three game-tying free throws with 3.3 seconds left in regulation to send game to overtime in win against Southern Illinois (Jan. 14).
Had 15 points off the bench in win over Evansville (Feb. 17), including nine of teams final 11 points in five-point triumph.
Had 11 points and six assists in win at Missouri State (Feb. 24).
Had 13 games of 10 or more points off the bench.
2007-08: Sophomore at Creighton
Averaged 9.1 points and 2.6 assists while playing in all 33 games off the bench, finishing fourth on the team in scoring and second in assists.
Named to MVCs All-Bench Team.
Hit game-winning three-pointer with 3.2 seconds left to give Creighton a 74-73 comeback win over Rhode Island (March 18) in NIT play.
Doubled his previous career-best with Qwest Center Omaha record 42 points in regular-season finale vs. Bradley (March 1).
Drained 13-of-20 shots from the floor, 4-of-6 from three-point range and 12-of-13 at the line in 34 minutes off the bench vs. the Braves.
His 42 points are tied for eighth-most in school history and were the most in one game by any sophomore nationally in 2007-08.
His 42 points, which included CUs final 10 in double-overtime, were the most by any MVC player since Indiana States Nate Green had 45 points in 1999.
Named MVC Newcomer of the Week on March 3 after that win vs. Bradley.
Helped CU rally from one-point deficit by scoring teams final six points in a 74-70 quarterfinal win over Bradley at the MVC Tournament (March 7) six days later.
Started the season 22-for-22 at the free-throw line, the longest streak of makes to start a year in school history since at least 1980.
Had seven points and three assists in 14 minutes of win over DePaul in his debut (Nov. 9).
Scored 14 points in win over Nebraska, including 10 in the second half (Nov. 24).
Celebrated his 20th birthday with 20 points in 16 minutes of play in road win at Drexel (Dec. 1).
Named MVC Newcomer of the Week on Dec. 3 for his play at Drexel and Savannah State.
Scored 21 points in win over Indiana State, including 15 in the first half (Jan. 18).
Had 14 points, all in the second half, while leading a comeback from 15 points down of a win over Wichita State (Feb. 2).
Hit 8-of-11 shots and had 19 points, five rebounds and five assists in win over Missouri State (Feb. 19).
His 301 points ranked second in the MVC (to teammate Booker Woodfox) and tied for 22nd nationally for most points scored without a start.
2006-07: Freshman at Trinity Valley CC
Averaged 10.6 points, 2.8 assists and 1.5 steals per game as team went 20-12.
Shot 78 percent at the line and 37.3 percent from three-point land.
School is located in Athens, Texas, and boasts Nick Van Exel as a prominent alum.
Played for coach Pat Smith, who also coached former Bluejays Tad Ackerman and DeAnthony Bowden at the junior college level.
Ruskin High School
Four-year letterman for the Eagles.
Named all-district, first-team all-conference and second-team all-metro as well as first-team all-state.
Team was 25-8 as a senior and 27-6 as a junior.
Had a high of 44 points as a senior and 36 points as a junior.
Averaged 24.6 points, 6.3 assists, 5.3 rebounds and 3.1 steals per game to earn team MVP honors as a senior.
Averaged 18.6 points, 4.0 assists, 3.2 rebounds and 2.8 steals per game during her junior campaign.
Played for coach Gerry Marlin.
More About Cavel
Full Name: Cavel Michael Witter
Birthday: Dec. 1, 1987
Birthplace: Kansas City, Mo.
Parents: Michael Witter and Joyce Smith
Siblings: Markeese Morrell (14)
Major: Photo Journalism
Nicknames: Vel, Velly
Career Ambition: NBA
Hobbies: Video games
Why Creighton?: Close to home
Favorite Vacation Spot: Jamaica
Favorite Athletes: Allen Iverson, Chris Paul and Usain
Bolt
Favorite Basketball Memory: Hitting the game-winning
shot against Rhode Island
Favorite TV Shows: Martin, The Wayans Bros., The Fresh
Prince of Bel Air
Favorite Spot on Campus: My room
Favorite Sports Team: Kansas City Chiefs
Career Highs
Points
42 vs. Bradley (2OT) 3/1/08
Field Goals
13 vs. Bradley (2OT) 3/1/08
Field Goal Attempts
20 vs. Bradley (2OT) 3/1/08
3-Point Field Goals
4 (2x), last vs. Oral Roberts 11/22/08
3-Point Field Goals Attempted
9 vs. Drake 1/24/09
Free Throws
12 vs. Bradley (2OT) 3/1/08
Free Throws Attempted
13 (2x), last vs. Bradley (2OT) 3/1/08
Rebounds
6 vs. Fresno State 12/22/08
Assists
9 vs. Fresno State 12/22/09
Blocks
1 (3x), last vs. Missouri State 2/1/09
Steals
5 vs. Fresno State 12/22/09
Minutes
34 vs. Bradley (2OT) 3/1/08
Awards & Honors
2007-08
MVC All-Bench Team
MVC Newcomer of the Week, 12/3
MVC Newcomer of the Week, 3/3
2008-09
MVC Player of the Week, 11/24
