Greg McDermott retiring as Creighton coach with top assistant Alan Huss promoted
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Key Points:
- Creighton men's basketball coach Greg McDermott announced his retirement after 16 years, with longtime assistant Alan Huss set to be promoted as his successor as part of a pre-arranged succession plan.
- McDermott departs as the most successful coach in program history, compiling a 365-188 record at Creighton, leading the team to 11 NCAA Tournament appearances, including two Sweet 16s and one Elite Eight, and overseeing the transition to the Big East Conference.
- Despite a disappointing final season with a 15-17 record and no NCAA Tournament berth, McDermott highlighted his pride in the program's growth and expressed confidence in Huss's leadership moving forward.
- Alan Huss, who returned to Creighton in 2023 after leading High Point to the 2025 NCAA Tournament, brings seven seasons of experience in Omaha and faces challenges including limited NIL resources but benefits from strong home-court support.
- McDermott's legacy includes coaching his son Doug McDermott, a college basketball legend and NBA player, and earning accolades such as Big East Coach of the Year in 2020 and recognition as a top X's-and-O's coach nationally.
