Greg McDermott

If you love watching NCCA Divison I matches, Greg Mc Dermott must not be a new name. Greg McDermott is a well-known American College basketball head coach. He has been working as the head coach of the Creighton University Bluejays Men's Basketball team since 2010. Greg started coaching in 1994. 

Greg McDermott was born on November 25, 1964, in Cascade, Iowa. He holds an American nationality and is of white descent. Greg is yet to share about his early life. Greg stands six feet and six inches tall and weighs over 90 kg. After graduating from Cascade High School, he enrolled at the University of Northern Iowa, where he played basketball. 

Greg McDermott Salary, Net Worth, Incentives, and Contract: Creighton University men's basketball team's Head Coach, McDermott is Rich!

Greg McDermott, the head coach of Creighton, earns a substantial annual salary of $2,143,312 in 2023. He is also the father of NBA player Dough McDermott, who has achieved millionaire status with career earnings totaling around $59,478,101. Dough McDermott has an estimated net worth of $30 million, and it appears that he is a grateful son who may provide financial support to his father. Mike Krzyzewski and John Calipari are the highest-paid college basketball coaches.

Greg coaching of Creighton SOURCE: Omaha

Greg McDermott, known for his high standards, demonstrated his commitment to Creighton by rejecting a head coach position offered by the Ohio State University. Despite being offered a lucrative base salary of $3.5 million, McDermott opted to remain with Creighton. While the details of his contract are kept private, it was revealed that in 2019, McDermott received a substantial signing bonus of over $1.5 million, along with a base salary of $1.2 million. His dedication to Creighton and his refusal to leave for a more financially rewarding opportunity highlight his principles and loyalty as a coach.

Greg McDermott Wife, Theresa McDermott: Creighton University's Head Coach is the Father of Three Children

Greg McDermott is a married man living a happy married life. Greg walked down the wedding aisle along with Theresa McDermott. They had a private wedding ceremony in the early 1990s. As non of them were in the limelight at the time of their wedding, there is not much information about their marriage.

Greg attending an event with his wife and children SOURCE: USA Today

From this happy marriage, Greg and his wife Theresa are the proud parents of three children,  Nick, Doug, and Sydney. Their son, Doug McDermott, is an NBA player. It's been more than three decades since their marriage, and there have been no rumors of the couple having ups and downs in their married life. 

Creighton's Head Coach, Greg McDermott's Son is an NBA player: Who Is Dough McDermott

Greg McDermott's son, Dough McDermott has an estimated net worth of $35 Million and has earned a total of $59,478,101 from his professional career in basketball. Doug, an American professional basketball player, is currently a member of the San Antonio Spurs in the NBA. He was born on January 3, 1992, in Grand Forks, North Dakota. Notably, he is the son of Greg McDermott, who currently serves as the coach of Creighton University.

 Dough McDermott is a professional NBA player.  SOURCE: Instagram- @dougmcd03

McDermott had a notable high school career playing basketball at Ames High School in Iowa. He continued his basketball journey at Creighton University, where he achieved great success. McDermott led the nation in scoring during the 2013-2014 season and received recognition as a three-time consensus first-team All-American. His impressive college career concluded with him ranking fifth on the all-time scoring list in NCAA Division I men's basketball history.

In the professional realm, McDermott was selected as the 11th overall pick in the 2014 NBA draft by the Denver Nuggets. Throughout his career, he has also played for the Chicago Bulls, Oklahoma City Thunder, New York Knicks, Dallas Mavericks, and Indiana Pacers before joining the San Antonio Spurs in 2021. Known for his shooting ability, McDermott is recognized for his career three-point shooting percentage of 40.6%.

Greg McDermott Son, Dough: Dough Mcdermott's Career Stats

Greg McDermott Son, Dough McDermott Transferred to San Antonio Spurs 

Doug McDermott made a significant move in his NBA career when he transferred to the San Antonio Spurs in August 2021. This marked a new chapter for McDermott as he joined the Spurs roster. The move came with a lucrative three-year contract, guaranteeing him a substantial sum of $42 million over the course of the agreement.

CAPTION: Greg McDermott has an estimated net worth of $35 Million SOURCE: Instagram- @dougmcd03

Having already played eight years in the NBA, McDermott brings a wealth of experience to the table. He has had stints with various teams throughout his career, including the Chicago Bulls for five seasons, followed by single-season appearances with the Oklahoma City Thunder, New York Knicks, Dallas Mavericks, and Indiana Pacers, before ultimately finding a new home with the San Antonio Spurs.

Greg McDermott's Basketball Career: Creighton's Head Coach, Coaching Journey

Greg played basketball for his University team but started working as the assistant coach for North Dakota in 1989. During his time with the University, his team played in the NCCA Division II tournaments. After working for five years as the assistant coach, Wayne State University hired him as their head coach. 

In 2000, McDermott moved to North Dakota State as their head coach. However, he transferred to Northern Iowa in 2001. McDermott remained as the Panthers' head coach for five seasons between 2001 and 2006. After having some ups and downs, Greg moved to Iowa State and worked there until 2009. In 2004, His team won the MVC Tournament. 

Since 2010, Greg has been working as the head coach of Creighton. He has won two MVC tournaments, One Big East regular season, and several other matches as a head coach. In 2020, The basketball head coach won the Big East Coach of the Year. He has an overall career record of 528-318. Creighton suspended Greg for asking his players to "stay on the plantation'. He apologized shortly after that.