Greg McDermott, born on November 25, 1964, in Cascade, Iowa, is a distinguished American basketball coach currently serving as the head coach of the Creighton Bluejays men’s basketball team.
Coaching Career:
- Wayne State College (1994–2000): McDermott began his head coaching career at Wayne State College, leading the team to a 116–53 record over six seasons.
- North Dakota State (2000–2001): He spent one season at North Dakota State, achieving a 15–11 record.
- Northern Iowa (2001–2006): As head coach, McDermott guided the Panthers to three consecutive NCAA Tournament appearances from 2004 to 2006.
- Iowa State (2006–2010): During his tenure, he led the Cyclones to a 59–68 record.
- Creighton (2010–Present): Since joining Creighton, McDermott has significantly elevated the program, leading the Bluejays to multiple NCAA Tournament appearances and securing a Big East regular-season championship in 2020.
Career Milestones:
- Achieved his 500th career win during the 2019–20 season.
- In November 2024, surpassed Dana Altman for the most coaching wins in Creighton program history, reaching 328 wins.
- Received a contract extension in March 2024, keeping him at Creighton through the 2027–2028 season.
Family:
Greg McDermott is the father of Doug McDermott, a former college basketball standout at Creighton and current NBA player.
For more insights into Coach McDermott’s journey and updates, you can follow him on Instagram.