Creighton men's basketball coach Greg McDermott will retire after the 2025-26 season, the school announced. McDermott's 16-year tenure at Creighton produced 365 victories, including a Big East regular-season title in 2019-20 and 13 NCAA tournament appearances. His overall record stands at 514-319 across 25 Division I seasons, with notable stops at Northern Iowa and Iowa State before joining Creighton in 2010. McDermott coached his son Doug during the transition from the Missouri Valley Conference to the Big East, a move that defined his legacy as Creighton reached five consecutive NCAA tournaments. The transition to McDermott's longtime assistant, Alan Huss, was formalized in April 2025 after Huss stepped down as High Point's coach. Huss, a Creighton alumnus, will take over for the 2026-27 season. McDermott will coach through The Crown postseason event before stepping down. Creighton struggled this season, finishing 15-17 and ending a 10-year streak of 20-win campaigns. McDermott's departure marks the end of an era for a program that reached the Elite Eight in 2023 before falling short in a controversial Final Four bid.

McDermott's retirement comes after a season where Creighton failed to meet his high standards, finishing with a losing record for the first time in a decade. His departure leaves a significant void at a program that had become a Big East powerhouse under his leadership. The seamless transition to Huss, who was named coach-in-waiting in 2025, ensures continuity despite McDermott's departure. Huss, who previously coached at High Point and as an assistant at Creighton, inherits a program with high expectations following the MVC-to-Big East transition that McDermott engineered. The 2023 Elite Eight run, despite a heartbreaking loss to San Diego State, remains a highlight of McDermott's tenure, though the program's recent struggles highlight the challenge Huss faces in maintaining Creighton's competitive edge.

McDermott's final season will conclude with Creighton's participation in The Crown, a college basketball postseason event. His legacy includes not only his coaching record but also his role in elevating Creighton's profile nationally. The 2026-27 season will test Huss's ability to sustain McDermott's vision, particularly as the Bluejays return to the Big East after a season that saw them struggle to find consistency. McDermott's departure marks the end of a remarkable run but ensures the program continues under a familiar face, with Huss poised to build on the foundation McDermott established during his 16 years at the helm.