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Greg McDermott (born November 25, 1964) is an American basketball coach who is the head coach of the Creighton University Bluejays men's basketball team.Previously, McDermott served as the head coach at Wayne State College, North Dakota State, Northern Iowa, and Iowa State.
- $1,369,949
- Creighton
- 248–123 (.668)
- Head coach
McDermott, 56, took over at Creighton in 2010. The former UNI and Iowa State coach has compiled a 249-123 overall record with the Blue Jays, and won two regular-season titles and two conference...
Mar 02, 2021 · Creighton coach Greg McDermott issued an apology on Tuesday after he used “a terribly inappropriate analogy” referencing a plantation while speaking to his team after a loss on Saturday. It is...
Mar 05, 2021 · Greg McDermott, the coach of Creighton’s men’s basketball team, has been suspended on the eve of the N.C.A.A. tournament after he admitted telling his players they needed to “stay on the...
Mar 04, 2021 · Creighton has suspended men's basketball coach Greg McDermott over racially insensitive remarks he made last weekend.
Creighton Basketball Coach Greg McDermott Suspended For Urging Players To ‘Stay On The Plantation’ The university announced the indefinite suspension after initially allowing McDermott to coach amid the controversy.
Mar 04, 2021 · McDermott disappointed in himself for causing 'immense' pain to players (2:10) Creighton coach Greg McDermott speaks about his previously released statement in regards to racially insensitive ...
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Creighton University men's basketball coach Greg McDermott was suspended Thursday after he urged his players to "stay on the plantation" during a locker-room speech following a loss Saturday.
Mar 06, 2021 · McDermott twice used the term “plantation” as part of an analogy urging team unity. The university suspended McDermott indefinitely on Thursday, after he had coached in a Wednesday loss at...