Here is what they (Peegs.com) are saying about Mac.
UPDATE (March 9): Coaching chatter still suggests he's one of the options that IU could land. He's not getting as much buzz as some others, but there is enough there right now for him to remain on the Hot Board.
Current position: Head coach of Creighton
Head coaching record: 496-300 (62.3 percent) in 24 years at Northern Iowa, Iowa State, and Creighton
Why this makes sense: McDermott, 60, wins at a high level. He has made Creighton a nationally relevant program. The Blue Jays have made the NCAA Tournament in six of seven years, and it would be seven of eight years if the event was held in 2020.
McDermott only has one losing season at Creighton in 15 complete seasons.
McDermott wanted out of Creighton before signing a new contract. His current deal pays McDermott $2.9 million a season.
With Ryan Kalkbrenner, Steven Ashworth, and Jamiya Neal ready to move on next year, this could still be a good time for McDermott to look at a new situation.
What concerns could there be?: McDermott struggled at Iowa State. He never had a winning record in four seasons with the Cyclones. His son, Doug, came to Creighton as a freshman in Greg first season and helped build the program. McDermott would not have that luxury this time.
McDermott would likely give Indiana stability, but he has only reached the Sweet Sixteen three times in his career, and the Elite Eight once.
UPDATE (March 9): Coaching chatter still suggests he's one of the options that IU could land. He's not getting as much buzz as some others, but there is enough there right now for him to remain on the Hot Board.
Current position: Head coach of Creighton
Head coaching record: 496-300 (62.3 percent) in 24 years at Northern Iowa, Iowa State, and Creighton
Why this makes sense: McDermott, 60, wins at a high level. He has made Creighton a nationally relevant program. The Blue Jays have made the NCAA Tournament in six of seven years, and it would be seven of eight years if the event was held in 2020.
McDermott only has one losing season at Creighton in 15 complete seasons.
McDermott wanted out of Creighton before signing a new contract. His current deal pays McDermott $2.9 million a season.
With Ryan Kalkbrenner, Steven Ashworth, and Jamiya Neal ready to move on next year, this could still be a good time for McDermott to look at a new situation.
What concerns could there be?: McDermott struggled at Iowa State. He never had a winning record in four seasons with the Cyclones. His son, Doug, came to Creighton as a freshman in Greg first season and helped build the program. McDermott would not have that luxury this time.
McDermott would likely give Indiana stability, but he has only reached the Sweet Sixteen three times in his career, and the Elite Eight once.
