OMAHA, Neb. —
Creighton and men's basketball coach Greg McDermott have agreed to a contract extension. The terms of the new contract were not announced Friday morning. McDermott's previous contract was set to expire at the end of the 2026 season.
"We are pleased that Greg McDermott will be the head coach of our men's basketball program for many years to come," Marcus Blossom, Creighton athletic director, said in a statement. "This extension recognizes Greg's exceptional achievements as our head coach and the positive impact he has had on the culture of Creighton men's basketball. Greg is one of the best coaches in college basketball and his continued leadership puts our program in the best possible position to continue to recruit top talent and compete for championships."
“There is no place I would rather be for the rest of my career than Creighton,” McDermott said in a statement. “I am grateful to Father Hendrickson and Marcus Blossom for their ongoing confidence. My staff and I are fortunate to work with outstanding student-athletes and we will continue to create an environment that allows them to excel both on the court and in the classroom. We are proud to play in front of the best fans in the country and I am excited to build upon the positive trajectory of our program."
In February, McDermott said Omaha has "been a great place" and will always be home for his family.
Creighton and men's basketball coach Greg McDermott have agreed to a contract extension. The terms of the new contract were not announced Friday morning. McDermott's previous contract was set to expire at the end of the 2026 season.
"We are pleased that Greg McDermott will be the head coach of our men's basketball program for many years to come," Marcus Blossom, Creighton athletic director, said in a statement. "This extension recognizes Greg's exceptional achievements as our head coach and the positive impact he has had on the culture of Creighton men's basketball. Greg is one of the best coaches in college basketball and his continued leadership puts our program in the best possible position to continue to recruit top talent and compete for championships."
“There is no place I would rather be for the rest of my career than Creighton,” McDermott said in a statement. “I am grateful to Father Hendrickson and Marcus Blossom for their ongoing confidence. My staff and I are fortunate to work with outstanding student-athletes and we will continue to create an environment that allows them to excel both on the court and in the classroom. We are proud to play in front of the best fans in the country and I am excited to build upon the positive trajectory of our program."
In February, McDermott said Omaha has "been a great place" and will always be home for his family.
