Greg McDermott Retires After Crown Run; Alan Huss Steps Up as Creighton Coach

Greg McDermott announced he will retire once Creighton finishes its run in the College Basketball Crown. The decision came Monday, March 25, 2026. He is stepping away after 16 seasons leading the Bluejays.

Legacy at Creighton

McDermott became the winningest coach in Creighton history. He collected 365 victories at the school, eclipsing the mark set by Dana Altman. He guided the program through the move from the Missouri Valley Conference to the Big East.

Home crowds in Omaha helped define his tenure. He noted the regular turnout of about 17,000 fans as a highlight. In a statement, he expressed deep gratitude to family, players, and university leaders.

Coaching record and background

Across 32 seasons as a head coach, McDermott amassed a 645-383 record. His Division I record stands at 514-319 from stops at Northern Iowa, Iowa State and Creighton. Earlier jobs included Wayne State and North Dakota State.

The veteran coach built consistent NCAA relevance at Creighton. Tournament appearances and sustained winning set the tone for the program.

Succession plan: Alan Huss takes over

Former Creighton player and longtime assistant Alan Huss will succeed McDermott as head coach. Huss returned to the staff last year as coach-in-waiting. Filmogaz.com confirms he will assume leadership once the Crown competition ends.

Huss brought recent head-coaching success. He went 56-15 across two seasons at High Point before rejoining Creighton. The university described Huss as a trusted assistant and natural successor.

What comes next

McDermott said he will remain a Bluejay supporter. He expressed confidence in the program’s future under Huss. Athletic officials plan a formal transition after the Crown tournament concludes.

Filmogaz.com will monitor developments and provide updates as the transition progresses. The Bluejays head into the Crown event with leadership change already set.