Creighton Bluejays prepare for 2026-27 season with new coach
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 15, 2026, 2:45 PM
Last updated Sep 15, 2026
The Creighton Bluejays announced Alan Huss as their new head coach as they prepare for the 2026-27 season. The Bluejays finished the previous season with a 16-18 record and lost in the quarterfinals of the Big East tournament. Key players Josh Dix and Nik Graves are among those departing, leaving Austin Swartz as the top returning scorer. Creighton accepted an invitation to the College Basketball Crown event after the Big East tournament but fell short against West Virginia in the semifinals.
- •Creighton finished 2025-26 with a 16-18 overall record.
- •Alan Huss replaces Greg McDermott as head coach.
- •David Dix and Nik Graves are notable player departures.
- •Austin Swartz resumes as the leading returning scorer.
- •The Bluejays lost to West Virginia in the College Basketball Crown semifinals.
- 2:45 PMYahoo Sports — 2026-27 Big East Men’s Basketball Summer Vibe Check: Creighton Bluejays
"There’s a new head coach in Omaha for the first time since before the Bluejays joined the Big East? Is Alan Huss ready for the spotlight?
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