Summary
Dan Hurley, head coach of the UConn basketball team, expressed admiration for Greg McDermott, the head coach of the Creighton Blue Jays, who announced his retirement after 15 seasons. McDermott, who led his team to eight NCAA Tournament appearances, will retire as the most successful coach in Creighton's history.
Key Facts
- Greg McDermott is retiring after 15 years as Creighton Blue Jays' head coach.
- McDermott has the most wins in Creighton’s basketball history with a record of 365–188.
- His team, the Blue Jays, did not qualify for the NCAA Tournament this past season after finishing 15-17 overall.
- Creighton participated in the 2026 College Basketball Crown (CBC) in Las Vegas.
- UConn's Dan Hurley showed respect by sharing McDermott’s retirement news on social media.
- Hurley’s UConn team lost one game to Creighton in the recent season.
- McDermott’s team reached the Elite Eight of the NCAA Tournament in 2022-23.
- Hurley is preparing his UConn team for a game against the Michigan State Spartans in the Sweet 16.
