Creighton is officially entering a new chapter.
Longtime head coach Gregg McDermott is retiring after 16 seasons leading the Bluejays, according to reports from Pete Thamel. The transition had already been planned, with Alan Huss set to take over the program beginning next season.
McDermott steps away as one of the most successful coaches in program history, finishing his Creighton tenure with 365 wins. Across 25 seasons as a Division I head coach, including stops at Northern Iowa and Iowa State, he compiled a 514-319 overall record.
A consistent run of success in Omaha
McDermott’s time at Creighton was defined by consistency.
The Bluejays reached 10 consecutive 20-win seasons during his tenure and became a regular presence in the NCAA Tournament. Creighton also made five straight tournament appearances entering this season and reached the Elite Eight in 2023.
One of the most significant accomplishments during his tenure was guiding Creighton through its move from the Missouri Valley Conference to the Big East. The program not only adjusted to the higher level of competition but remained competitive, finishing .500 or better in Big East play in 11 of 13 seasons.
Alan Huss set to take over
The transition to Huss has been in place for nearly a year.
Huss returned to Creighton in April 2025 as associate head coach after serving as the head coach at High Point, where he led the program to an NCAA Tournament appearance. At the time, he was named coach-in-waiting with the expectation he would eventually succeed McDermott.
That transition will now take place for the 2026-27 season.
Huss is a former Creighton player and has extensive ties to the program, including previous time on McDermott’s staff. His familiarity with the system and program structure should help provide continuity moving forward.
Closing out McDermott’s tenure
Creighton finished 15-17 this season, snapping a streak of 10 straight 20-win campaigns.
McDermott will remain with the team through its postseason appearance in the College Basketball Crown before officially stepping away.
His tenure included 13 NCAA Tournament appearances across his head coaching career and helped establish Creighton as a consistent contender at the conference level.
With Huss set to take over, Creighton now moves forward with a clear succession plan already in place.