Creighton recently announced that coach Greg McDermott will retire at the end of the season, ending his illustrious 16-year career with the program.
McDermott led the Bluejays to 10 NCAA Tournament appearances, including a memorable run to the Elite Eight in 2023. He was hired by Creighton in 2010 and compiled a record of 365–188.
He produced countless players during his long tenure, some of whom made it to the NBA. On Tuesday, he reunited with two of them: his son, Sacramento Kings forward Doug McDermott, and Charlotte Hornets center Ryan Kalkbrenner.
The elder McDermott posed for a photo with him at the Spectrum Center Posted with pride It’s on X.
“These two made me a great coach! It was so fun to see them share the court at an NBA game!” McDermott wrote.
Both of them made me a great coach! It’s so fun to see them share the court in an NBA game!! #RDJ pic.twitter.com/eRbVhYzUZy
– Coach McDermott (@cucoachmac) 25 March 2026
The Hornets defeated the Kings 134–90. Kalkbrenner had six points, four rebounds and two blocks, while the younger McDermott had nine points and two assists.
The Bluejays missed the NCAA Tournament this year after a 15–17 record, including 9–11 in the Big East.
Other Creighton alumni who played for the elder McDermott and went on to make it to the NBA are Dallas Mavericks guard Ryan Nembhard, Boston Celtics guard Baylor Shearman, New Orleans Pelicans guard Trey Alexander, and former NBA players Justin Patton, Khary Thomas, and Ty-Shawn Alexander.
“I am extremely proud of the young men who have proudly worn the Bluejays’ uniform and represented our program in a first-class manner. It was especially gratifying to watch their growth on and off the playing field,” McDermott, 61, said in his statement about his retirement.
He also had stops at Wayne State, North Dakota State, Northern Iowa and Iowa State.
Alan Huss, who had two stints as an assistant coach at Creighton, will take over the program.
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