Head Coach
Alan Huss
Coach data is provided for recruiting research and should be confirmed with the official athletics website before contact.
Basketball Staff Contacts
Verified 2026-08-02 from this program's own staff page. Staff change during the recruiting cycle, so confirm before sending outreach.
| Name | Role | |
|---|---|---|
| Steve Merfeld | Head Coach | stevemerfeld@creighton.edu |
| Jeremy Anderson | Head Coach | jeremyanderson@creighton.edu |
| Derek Kellogg | Assistant Coach | dkkellogg@creighton.edu |
| Trey Zeigler | Assistant Coach | treyzeigler@creighton.edu |
| Mike Nesbitt | Assistant Coach | mikenesbitt@creighton.edu |
| Jeff Vanderloo | Director of Operations | jeffvanderloo@creighton.edu |
| Geoffrey Groselle | Graduate Assistant | geoffreygroselle@creighton.edu |
| Malik Garner | Graduate Assistant | malikgarner@creighton.edu |
About Creighton Bluejays Basketball
Creighton University's men's basketball program, located in Omaha, Nebraska, competes at the highest level of college basketball in the competitive Big East Conference. Head Coach Huss McDermott has established a program known for developing NBA talent while maintaining a strong commitment to academic excellence. The Bluejays play in one of the nation's toughest conferences, providing daily competition that prepares players for professional opportunities. Creighton offers student-athletes a balanced experience combining rigorous academics with elite-level basketball training. The program emphasizes player development, basketball IQ, and a winning culture built on discipline and teamwork. Recruits interested in joining a prestigious Big East program with a proven track record of success and NBA placement should reach out to Coach Huss's staff. Creighton provides a pathway for serious basketball players seeking both academic credentials and competitive advancement at the highest collegiate level.
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Coaching contacts compiled by the FCP recruiting staff. Cost and graduation figures from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved 2026-08-13.