Greg McDermott

A former 6’8′ center for the Northern Iowa Panthers, McDermott accumulated 1,033 career points from 1984 to 1988 before a professional playing stint in Switzerland. McDermott then held head coaching roles at Wayne State College (1994-2000) and North Dakota State (2000-2001). McDermott continued his career at Iowa State from 2006 to 2010, where he developed five all-conference players during his tenure. A pivotal moment arrived on April 27, 2010, when he was named the head coach for Creighton University’s men’s basketball team, embarking on what would become a period of significant achievement.

McDermott previously received the Coaches vs. Cancer Champions Award in 2018, underscoring his commitment beyond the court.