Creighton Bluejays coach Greg McDermott has announced that he will retire at the end of the current season. The university confirmed the decision in an official statement this Monday (23). McDermott ends a 16-year stint at the helm of the men’s basketball team, a period in which he accumulated 365 wins and established the program as one of the most competitive in the Big East. The transition will be made in a planned manner for Alan Huss, who takes over as head coach from the 2026-27 season.
McDermott expressed gratitude for his time leading the team. Ele highlighted the pride in leading the athletes who represented the program with dedication on and off the court. The coach emphasized the growth seen in the players over the years.
McDermott’s career at Divisão I totals 514 wins and 319 losses in 25 seasons. Antes from reaching Creighton in 2010, he commanded Northern Iowa and Iowa State. No Creighton, the coach guided the team to 13 appearances in the NCAA tournament as head coach in his stints at different universities.
Legacy in the transition to Big East
McDermott led the Creighton in moving from the Missouri Valley Conference to the Big East in 2013. The adaptation was successful and resulted in consistent victories in the new conference. The team won the Big East regular season title in 2019-20 and has maintained a 50% or better record in league games in 11 of 13 seasons played.
The coach coached his son Doug McDermott between 2010 and 2014. Esse period marked important moments in the program’s recent history.
Planned succession with Alan Huss
Alan Huss returned to Creighton in 2025 as associate head coach and was positioned as successor. Antes, Huss served as head coach at High Point, where he led the team to the NCAA tournament. The university has planned the transition since April 2025 to ensure continuity.
Huss expressed honor at the appointment. Ele mentioned the significance of the university in his career as a former player, former student and member of the coaching staff for seven years. The opportunity to lead the program represents a serious commitment for him.
Huss served as an assistant at Creighton before taking the position at High Point. Sua returns reinforces the stability planned for the team’s future.
16 Legendary Years.
—Creighton Men’s Basketball (@BluejayMBB)March 23, 2026
Thank you for everything, Coach.
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Recent performance and broken streak
The current season presented difficulties for Creighton. The team finished with 15 wins and 17 losses, breaking a streak of 10 consecutive years with 20 or more wins. Apesar of the result, the program had made five straight NCAA tournaments.
In 2023, Creighton reached Elite Eight. The team was seeded number six and advanced to the quarterfinals of the NCAA tournament. A decisive free throw with 1.2 seconds left eliminated Bluejays in the regional semifinal against San Diego State.
McDermott will still lead the team in the remaining games. The Creighton participates in the The Crown, a college basketball postseason event.
Transition moment in the program
Retirement ends a cycle of achievements in Creighton. McDermott elevated the university’s status on the national college basketball scene. Sua’s departure makes room for a new phase under the command of Huss, maintaining the foundation built over the years.
