Creighton Blue Jays begin new era with head coach Alan Huss
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 22, 2026, 8:15 PM
Last updated Aug 22, 2026

Creighton Blue Jays are entering the 2026-27 season under new head coach Alan Huss following a 16-18 campaign last year. The team finished fifth in the Big East and lost in the quarterfinals of the conference tournament. Huss, a former Blue Jays player, previously coached at High Point and returns to replace retiring coach Greg McDermott. The program faces roster changes with significant departures through graduation and the transfer portal, but retains key players Jasen Green, Austin Swartz, and Jackson McAndrew. New additions include transfers Wes Enis and Brody Robinson, who are expected to play pivotal roles.
- •Creighton finished 16-18 last season, 9-11 in conference play.
- •Alan Huss takes over as head coach after Greg McDermott's retirement.
- •Key returning players include Jasen Green and Austin Swartz.
- •Several players have departed, impacting team depth.
- •Top new transfer Wes Enis averaged 16.4 points at South Florida.
- 8:15 PMYahoo Sports — “Around the Big East” Season Preview: Creighton Blue Jays
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