History of Greg McDermott in Timeline

Greg McDermott is an American college basketball coach, currently head coach of the Creighton Bluejays since 2010. Before Creighton, he held head coaching positions at Wayne State College, North Dakota State, Northern Iowa, and Iowa State. He's known for his successful coaching career and is the father of NBA player Doug McDermott.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

November 25, 1964: Greg McDermott Born

On November 25, 1964, Greg McDermott was born. He is an American basketball coach.

Others born on this day/year

1974: First Regional Semifinal Since 1974

In 2020-2021 season, Greg McDermott led Creighton to reach the program's first regional semifinal since 1974.

1984: College Basketball at Northern Iowa

In 1984, Greg McDermott began playing college basketball for the Northern Iowa Panthers.

1988: Earned B.A. Degree

In 1988, Greg McDermott earned a B.A. degree from Northern Iowa.

1989: Assistant Coach at North Dakota

In 1989, Greg McDermott started his coaching career as an assistant coach at North Dakota.

March 29, 1994: Head Coaching Position at Wayne State College

On March 29, 1994, Greg McDermott accepted his first head coaching position at Wayne State College.

April 2000: Head Coach at North Dakota State

In April 2000, Greg McDermott accepted the head coaching position at North Dakota State.

2000: End of Tenure at Wayne State College

In 2000, Greg McDermott concluded his tenure as the head coach at Wayne State College.

April 3, 2001: Head Coach at Northern Iowa

On April 3, 2001, Greg McDermott was introduced as head coach at his alma mater, Northern Iowa.

2001: Head Coach for Northern Iowa

In 2001, Greg McDermott began his five-season tenure as the head coach for Northern Iowa.

2004: Missouri Valley Conference Tournament Championship

In 2004, Greg McDermott led Northern Iowa to the Missouri Valley Conference tournament championship.

2005: NCAA Tournament Appearance

In 2005, Greg McDermott led Northern Iowa to the NCAA Tournament.

March 21, 2006: Head Coach at Iowa State

On March 21, 2006, Greg McDermott accepted the head coaching position at Iowa State.

2006: NCAA Tournament Appearance and End of Tenure

In 2006, Greg McDermott led Northern Iowa to the NCAA Tournament and concluded his tenure as head coach.

2007: Head Coach for Iowa State

In 2007, Greg McDermott began his four-season tenure as the head coach for Iowa State.

March 6, 2010: Victory Against No. 5 Kansas State

On March 6, 2010, Greg McDermott's Iowa State team achieved a victory against No. 5 Kansas State.

April 26, 2010: Head Coach at Creighton

On April 26, 2010, Greg McDermott accepted the head coaching position at Creighton.

2010: Head Coach at Creighton

In 2010, Greg McDermott became the head coach of the Creighton Bluejays men's basketball team.

2012: Creighton Joins Big East

After the end of the 2012-13 season, Creighton, coached by Greg McDermott, left the Missouri Valley to join the Big East Conference.

2012: Ranked in Preseason Polls

Entering the 2012 season, Greg McDermott's Creighton team was ranked in both preseason polls.

2016: Creighton Ranked in Preseason Polls

Entering the 2016-17 season, Greg McDermott led Creighton team ranked in both preseason polls.

2017: 2017-2018 Season

In 2017, Greg McDermott led the Bluejays to a 21-12 record.

2018: 2017-2018 Season

In 2018, Greg McDermott coached the Bluejays to the NCAA tournament.

2019: Tied for Big East Regular Season Championship

In 2019, Greg McDermott and his team tied for the Big East regular season championship.

2020: Bluejays Regular Season Record

During the 2020-2021 regular season, Greg McDermott guided the Bluejays to a 20-10 record.

2020: Finished Second in the Big East

In 2020, Greg McDermott led Creighton to finish second in the Big East with an 18-7 record.

2021: Bluejays Regular Season Record

During the 2021-2022 regular season, Greg McDermott guided the Bluejays to a 20-10 record.