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Men’s Basketball Introduces Alan Huss as Head Coach
3/25/2026 12:05:00 PM | Men's Basketball
OMAHA, Neb. (Mar. 25, 2026) – Alan Huss was introduced as the 17th head coach in the Creighton men's basketball history on March 25, 2026. Huss, who served six years as assistant coach (2017-23) before returning last April as associate head coach and head coach in waiting, will take over after the retirement of Greg McDermott following Creighton's postseason run at the College Basketball Crown in Las Vegas (April 2-5).
A 2002 Creighton graduate, Huss becomes the first alum to take the reins of the men's basketball program since Tom Apke patrolled the Bluejay sideline from 1974-81.
"I am incredibly honored and humbled to be named the head men's basketball coach at Creighton University," said Huss. "This University has meant so much to me as a former player, as an alum and through the seven years I've spent serving this program. Creighton helped shape who I am, and the opportunity to now lead this program is something I do not take lightly.
"I want to sincerely thank Father Hendrickson and Marcus Blossom for their trust and belief in me. I also want to express my deep gratitude to Coach Greg McDermott, who elevated this program to national prominence and built a culture of consistency and excellence that is respected across the country. I am grateful for the opportunity to learn under his leadership and for the belief he has shown in me throughout this transition.
"Following coaches like Greg McDermott and Dana Altman is both a privilege and a responsibility. They established the standard here with sustained success, NCAA Tournament appearances, and a program built on toughness, discipline and class. We will work relentlessly every day to uphold and build on that standard in how we recruit, develop, prepare and compete.
"To our players, alumni, and supporters, we will pour everything we have into representing Creighton the right way. This is home, and I cannot wait to get to work."
With Coach McDermott's retirement, Creighton University is implementing the innovative coaching transition plan that was announced in April 2025 by Creighton President the Rev. Daniel S. Hendrickson, SJ, PhD., and McCormick Endowed Athletic Director Marcus Blossom, with collaborative insight from McDermott.
"I join Creighton men's basketball fans and supporters everywhere in thanking Coach McDermott for his 16 years as head coach," said Hendrickson. "He has guided our teams to thrilling wins and numerous NCAA Tournament appearances. Beyond the basketball court, he has helped student-athletes develop into leaders and galvanized our community with events like the Creighton vs. Cancer Pink Out game. While we will miss Coach McDermott's leadership and presence on the sidelines, I am confident Coach Huss will continue to build upon our culture of excellence and success."
"We are excited to welcome Coach Huss as our next head coach," said Blossom. "He brings exceptional leadership, strategic vision, and deep passion for Creighton to this position. And we are all confident that he will build on a very successful foundation as we pursue our goal to be the best basketball program in the BIG EAST."
Huss brings unparalleled leadership and strategic vision, valuable recruiting know-how, and a deep connection to the Bluejays basketball program to the position.
Huss compiled a head coaching record of 56-15 during his two years at High Point University from 2023-25, highlighting his ability to build and lead teams to success. High Point achieved historic milestones, including the program's first NCAA Tournament appearance in Division I history and a then-program-record 29 Division I wins during the 2024-2025 season, showcasing his capacity to elevate a program to new heights. Huss was named the Big South Conference Coach of the Year in 2023-24 and 2024-25.
In seven seasons assistant coach under McDermott (2017-23, 2025-26), Huss has helped CU to 149 victories, eight wins in four NCAA Tournament appearances and its first BIG EAST title in 2019-20. He has worked closely with Creighton's big men, the Bluejay offense and recruiting.
Ryan Kalkbrenner was named BIG EAST Defensive Player of the Year in both 2022 and 2023 and eventually was a Second Round pick in the 2025 NBA Draft. Huss also aided in the recruitment of the nation's No. 7 class entering 2021-22 and served as interim head coach for Creighton three times, including wins against Butler on March 6, 2021 and against DePaul on Jan. 22, 2022.
In 2019-20, Huss worked with Christian Bishop as he blossomed into a key starter on Creighton's BIG EAST champion squad. Bishop compiled back-to-back double-doubles in the first two games of the 2021 NCAA Tournament to help the Bluejays reach their first Sweet 16 since 1974. He also helped tutor Kalkbrenner, who went from an unheralded recruit to a key member of the USA Team that won the gold medal at the FIBA U19 World Cup, and a current player for the NBA's Charlotte Hornets.
In 2018-19, Huss helped Martin Krampelj turn into one of the top post players in the BIG EAST, as he ranked in the top-10 in scoring, blocks, rebounding and steals during league play.
As an assistant in three seasons at New Mexico, Huss helped guide the Lobos to 49 victories. New Mexico went 33-13 at The Pit during that time, and the Lobos finished 5-1 in six meetings against in-state rival New Mexico State.
Huss went to New Mexico after spending four seasons at the helm of the prep program at La Lumiere School in La Porte, Ind., where he amassed an impressive 102-19 record for a team that was regularly ranked as one of the top high school programs in the nation.
His record included a perfect 62-0 home record at Marsch Gymnasium. Huss coached more than three dozen Division I products at the high school level, including former NBA guard Darington Hobson.
Prior to his time at La Lumiere, Huss was the head coach at Culver Military Academy in Culver, Ind., where he set the school record for wins in each of his final two seasons with the Eagles, as well as Decatur Christian.
Huss was a four-year member of the Creighton men's basketball team from 1997-2001, where he played under head coach Dana Altman and alongside future NBA sharpshooter Kyle Korver. During his collegiate career with the Bluejays, Huss was part of three NCAA Tournament teams (1999, 2000, 2001), two Missouri Valley Conference Tournament titles (1999, 2000) and one MVC regular-season title (2001). He played in 94 games with the Bluejays, including 39 starts.
The 6-foot-9-inch Huss was a prep standout at North Kansas City High School. He averaged 26 points and 12 rebounds per game for the Hornets en route to All-Kansas City metro honors as a senior. Following his final season at North Kansas City High, he was selected to the Greater Kansas City Basketball Coaches Association and Missouri-Kansas All-Star games.
Huss earned his Bachelor's degree from Creighton in Business Administration in 2002. He and his wife Katie (also a 2002 Creighton alum) have two daughters, Nicky and Mary. Nicky plays basketball at Truman State.
The Alan Huss File
Personal
• Wife - Katie
• Children - Nicky and Mary
Collegiate Coaching Experience
• Creighton - Associate Head Coach, 2025-Present
• High Point - Head Coach, 2023-25
• Creighton - Assistant Coach, 2017-23
• New Mexico - Assistant Coach, 2014-17
Collegiate Coaching Honors
High Point University
• 2023-24 - Big South Coach of the Year
• 2024-25 - Big South Coach of the Year
Previous Coaching Experience
• La Lumiere School - Head Coach, 2010-14
• Culver Military Academy - Head Coach, 2007-10
• Decatur Christian - Head Coach, 2006-07
• Decatur Eisenhower - Assistant Coach, 2003-05
Collegiate Playing Experience
• Creighton - Center, 1997-2001
College Education
• Creighton - B.S.B.A., management information systems, 2002
A 2002 Creighton graduate, Huss becomes the first alum to take the reins of the men's basketball program since Tom Apke patrolled the Bluejay sideline from 1974-81.
"I am incredibly honored and humbled to be named the head men's basketball coach at Creighton University," said Huss. "This University has meant so much to me as a former player, as an alum and through the seven years I've spent serving this program. Creighton helped shape who I am, and the opportunity to now lead this program is something I do not take lightly.
"I want to sincerely thank Father Hendrickson and Marcus Blossom for their trust and belief in me. I also want to express my deep gratitude to Coach Greg McDermott, who elevated this program to national prominence and built a culture of consistency and excellence that is respected across the country. I am grateful for the opportunity to learn under his leadership and for the belief he has shown in me throughout this transition.
"Following coaches like Greg McDermott and Dana Altman is both a privilege and a responsibility. They established the standard here with sustained success, NCAA Tournament appearances, and a program built on toughness, discipline and class. We will work relentlessly every day to uphold and build on that standard in how we recruit, develop, prepare and compete.
"To our players, alumni, and supporters, we will pour everything we have into representing Creighton the right way. This is home, and I cannot wait to get to work."
With Coach McDermott's retirement, Creighton University is implementing the innovative coaching transition plan that was announced in April 2025 by Creighton President the Rev. Daniel S. Hendrickson, SJ, PhD., and McCormick Endowed Athletic Director Marcus Blossom, with collaborative insight from McDermott.
"I join Creighton men's basketball fans and supporters everywhere in thanking Coach McDermott for his 16 years as head coach," said Hendrickson. "He has guided our teams to thrilling wins and numerous NCAA Tournament appearances. Beyond the basketball court, he has helped student-athletes develop into leaders and galvanized our community with events like the Creighton vs. Cancer Pink Out game. While we will miss Coach McDermott's leadership and presence on the sidelines, I am confident Coach Huss will continue to build upon our culture of excellence and success."
"We are excited to welcome Coach Huss as our next head coach," said Blossom. "He brings exceptional leadership, strategic vision, and deep passion for Creighton to this position. And we are all confident that he will build on a very successful foundation as we pursue our goal to be the best basketball program in the BIG EAST."
Huss brings unparalleled leadership and strategic vision, valuable recruiting know-how, and a deep connection to the Bluejays basketball program to the position.
Huss compiled a head coaching record of 56-15 during his two years at High Point University from 2023-25, highlighting his ability to build and lead teams to success. High Point achieved historic milestones, including the program's first NCAA Tournament appearance in Division I history and a then-program-record 29 Division I wins during the 2024-2025 season, showcasing his capacity to elevate a program to new heights. Huss was named the Big South Conference Coach of the Year in 2023-24 and 2024-25.
In seven seasons assistant coach under McDermott (2017-23, 2025-26), Huss has helped CU to 149 victories, eight wins in four NCAA Tournament appearances and its first BIG EAST title in 2019-20. He has worked closely with Creighton's big men, the Bluejay offense and recruiting.
Ryan Kalkbrenner was named BIG EAST Defensive Player of the Year in both 2022 and 2023 and eventually was a Second Round pick in the 2025 NBA Draft. Huss also aided in the recruitment of the nation's No. 7 class entering 2021-22 and served as interim head coach for Creighton three times, including wins against Butler on March 6, 2021 and against DePaul on Jan. 22, 2022.
In 2019-20, Huss worked with Christian Bishop as he blossomed into a key starter on Creighton's BIG EAST champion squad. Bishop compiled back-to-back double-doubles in the first two games of the 2021 NCAA Tournament to help the Bluejays reach their first Sweet 16 since 1974. He also helped tutor Kalkbrenner, who went from an unheralded recruit to a key member of the USA Team that won the gold medal at the FIBA U19 World Cup, and a current player for the NBA's Charlotte Hornets.
In 2018-19, Huss helped Martin Krampelj turn into one of the top post players in the BIG EAST, as he ranked in the top-10 in scoring, blocks, rebounding and steals during league play.
As an assistant in three seasons at New Mexico, Huss helped guide the Lobos to 49 victories. New Mexico went 33-13 at The Pit during that time, and the Lobos finished 5-1 in six meetings against in-state rival New Mexico State.
Huss went to New Mexico after spending four seasons at the helm of the prep program at La Lumiere School in La Porte, Ind., where he amassed an impressive 102-19 record for a team that was regularly ranked as one of the top high school programs in the nation.
His record included a perfect 62-0 home record at Marsch Gymnasium. Huss coached more than three dozen Division I products at the high school level, including former NBA guard Darington Hobson.
Prior to his time at La Lumiere, Huss was the head coach at Culver Military Academy in Culver, Ind., where he set the school record for wins in each of his final two seasons with the Eagles, as well as Decatur Christian.
Huss was a four-year member of the Creighton men's basketball team from 1997-2001, where he played under head coach Dana Altman and alongside future NBA sharpshooter Kyle Korver. During his collegiate career with the Bluejays, Huss was part of three NCAA Tournament teams (1999, 2000, 2001), two Missouri Valley Conference Tournament titles (1999, 2000) and one MVC regular-season title (2001). He played in 94 games with the Bluejays, including 39 starts.
The 6-foot-9-inch Huss was a prep standout at North Kansas City High School. He averaged 26 points and 12 rebounds per game for the Hornets en route to All-Kansas City metro honors as a senior. Following his final season at North Kansas City High, he was selected to the Greater Kansas City Basketball Coaches Association and Missouri-Kansas All-Star games.
Huss earned his Bachelor's degree from Creighton in Business Administration in 2002. He and his wife Katie (also a 2002 Creighton alum) have two daughters, Nicky and Mary. Nicky plays basketball at Truman State.
The Alan Huss File
Personal
• Wife - Katie
• Children - Nicky and Mary
Collegiate Coaching Experience
• Creighton - Associate Head Coach, 2025-Present
• High Point - Head Coach, 2023-25
• Creighton - Assistant Coach, 2017-23
• New Mexico - Assistant Coach, 2014-17
Collegiate Coaching Honors
High Point University
• 2023-24 - Big South Coach of the Year
• 2024-25 - Big South Coach of the Year
Previous Coaching Experience
• La Lumiere School - Head Coach, 2010-14
• Culver Military Academy - Head Coach, 2007-10
• Decatur Christian - Head Coach, 2006-07
• Decatur Eisenhower - Assistant Coach, 2003-05
Collegiate Playing Experience
• Creighton - Center, 1997-2001
College Education
• Creighton - B.S.B.A., management information systems, 2002
Players Mentioned
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