New Delhi, March 23 -- Creighton University men's basketball program is entering a new chapter as longtime head coach Greg McDermott has retired, with top assistant Alan Huss set to step in as the next leader of the Bluejays. The school announced on Monday, following McDermott's emotional meeting with his players earlier that morning.

Greg McDermott, 61, ended his 16-year tenure in Omaha as the most successful coach in Creighton history. He guided the Bluejays from the Missouri Valley Conference to the competitive Big East in the early 2010s, building a consistent national contender. Over his time at Creighton, he amassed a 365-188 record, led 11 NCAA Tournament-caliber teams (including what would have been a 2020 appearance), reached tw...