Creighton Men's Basketball Coach Greg McDermott Announces Retirement

Longtime Bluejays coach to step down after 16 seasons, assistant Alan Huss to be promoted as new head coach

Mar. 23, 2026 at 8:25pm

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Greg McDermott, the head coach of the Creighton men's basketball team for the past 16 seasons, announced his retirement on Monday. McDermott, who has led the Bluejays to 10 NCAA tournament appearances including three Sweet 16s and an Elite Eight, will coach through the postseason before handing the reins to longtime assistant Alan Huss.

Why it matters

McDermott's retirement marks the end of an era for Creighton basketball, as he has been the face of the program for over a decade and a half. His departure will usher in a new chapter for the Bluejays, with assistant Alan Huss taking over as the new head coach and looking to continue the team's success.

The details

McDermott, 61, has compiled a 365-188 record in his 16 seasons as Creighton's head coach, making him the winningest coach in program history. He led the Bluejays to 10 NCAA tournament appearances, including three trips to the Sweet 16 and an Elite Eight appearance in 2023. This season's 15-17 record ended a streak of 10 consecutive 20-win seasons for Creighton. McDermott previously served as the head coach at Northern Iowa and Iowa State before joining the Bluejays in 2010.

  • McDermott announced his retirement on Monday, March 23, 2026.
  • He will coach the Bluejays through the postseason College Basketball Crown event before stepping down.
  • Assistant Alan Huss, who has been on McDermott's staff for seven seasons, will be promoted to head coach after McDermott's retirement.

The players

Greg McDermott

The retiring head coach of the Creighton men's basketball team, who has led the Bluejays for the past 16 seasons and is the winningest coach in program history.

Alan Huss

The assistant coach who will be promoted to head coach of the Creighton men's basketball team after McDermott's retirement.

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What they’re saying

“It has been an incredible honor to lead the Creighton men's basketball program for the past 16 years. I'm very proud of the young men that have proudly worn the Bluejay uniform and represented our program in a first-class manner. Witnessing their growth and development on and off the playing floor was especially gratifying.”

— Greg McDermott, Retiring Head Coach

“While this chapter of my career comes to a close, my love and respect for the Bluejays will never fade. I look forward to the continued success of Bluejay basketball under the leadership of Alan Huss.”

— Greg McDermott, Retiring Head Coach

What’s next

McDermott will coach the Bluejays through the postseason College Basketball Crown event before officially stepping down, at which point Alan Huss will be promoted to head coach.

The takeaway

Greg McDermott's retirement marks the end of an era for Creighton basketball, as he has been the face of the program for the past 16 seasons. His successor, Alan Huss, will have big shoes to fill as he looks to continue the Bluejays' success and build upon the strong foundation McDermott has established.