Greg McDermott to retire, Jon and Sam react

About this episode

Jon Walker and Sam McKewon discuss the retirement of Creighton coach Greg McDermott and its implications for the program.

Jon Walker and Sam McKewon react to news of Creighton coach Greg McDermott retiring — Mac's legacy at CU, why he chose to step away now and the challenge Alan Huss faces in taking over for the program's winningest coach.

People in this episode

Hosts: Jon Walker, Sam McKewon

Topics covered

• Greg McDermott retirement
• Creighton basketball
• coaching legacy
• program transition
• sports commentary

Keywords

• Greg McDermott
• Creighton
• retirement
• basketball
• coaching
• Alan Huss
• sports

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Organizations: Creighton

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