Men's Basketball
Alan Huss
- Title:
- Assistant Coach
- Email:
- alanhuss@creighton.edu
- Phone:
- (402) 280-1795
Alan Huss returned to Creighton in April as the program’s associate head coach and head coach in waiting.
Huss brings unparalleled leadership and strategic vision, valuable recruiting know-how, and a deep connection to the Bluejays basketball program to the position.
Huss compiled a head coaching record of 56-15 during his two years at High Point University, highlighting his ability to build and lead teams to success. High Point achieved historic milestones, including the program’s first NCAA Tournament appearance in Division I history and a program-record 29 Division I wins during the 2024-2025 season, showcasing his capacity to elevate a program to new heights. Huss was named the Big South Conference Coach of the Year in 2023-24 and 2024-25.
As a former Creighton men’s basketball student-athlete and assistant coach under McDermott for six successful seasons from 2017-23, Huss helped CU to 134 victories, four NCAA Tournaments and its first BIG EAST title. He worked closely with Creighton’s big men, the Bluejay offense and recruiting.
Creighton center Ryan Kalkbrenner was named BIG EAST Defensive Player of the Year each of Huss’ final two years and eventually was a Second Round pick in the 2025 NBA Draft.
He aided in the recruitment of the nation’s No. 7 class entering 2021-22 and also served as interim head coach for Creighton wins against Butler on March 6, 2021 and against DePaul on Jan. 22, 2022.
In 2019-20, Huss worked with Christian Bishop as he blossomed into a key starter on Creighton’s BIG EAST champion squad. Bishop compiled back-to-back double-doubles in the first two games of the 2021 NCAA Tournament to help the Bluejays reach their first Sweet 16 since 1974. He also helped tutor Kalkbrenner, who went from an unheralded recruit to a key member of the USA Team that won the gold medal at the FIBA U19 World Cup.
In 2018-19, Huss helped Martin Krampelj turn into one of the top post players in the BIG EAST, as he ranked in the top-10 in scoring, blocks, rebounding and steals during league play.
As an assistant in three seasons at New Mexico, Huss helped guide the Lobos to 49 victories. New Mexico went 33-13 at The Pit during that time, and the Lobos finished 5-1 in six meetings against in-state rival New Mexico State.
Huss went to New Mexico after spending four seasons at the helm of the prep program at La Lumiere School in La Porte, Ind., where he amassed an impressive 102-19 record for a team that was regularly ranked as one of the top high school programs in the nation.
His record included a perfect 62-0 home record at Marsch Gymnasium. Huss coached more than three dozen Division I products at the high school level, including former NBA guard Darington Hobson.
Prior to his time at La Lumiere, Huss was the head coach at Culver Military Academy in Culver, Ind., where he set the school record for wins in each of his final two seasons with the Eagles, as well as Decatur Christian.
Huss was a four-year member of the Creighton men’s basketball team from 1997 to 2001, where he played under head coach Dana Altman and alongside future NBA sharpshooter Kyle Korver. During his collegiate career with the Bluejays, Huss was part of three NCAA Tournament teams (1999, 2000, 2001), two Missouri Valley Conference Tournament titles (1999, 2000) and one MVC regular-season title (2001). He played in 94 games with the Bluejays, including 39 starts.
The 6-foot-9-inch Huss was a prep standout at North Kansas City High School. He averaged 26 points and 12 rebounds per game for the Hornets en route to All-Kansas City metro honors as a senior. Following his final season at North Kansas City High, he was selected to the Greater Kansas City Basketball Coaches Association and Missouri-Kansas All-Star games.
Huss earned his Bachelor’s degree from Creighton in Business Administration in 2002. He and his wife Katie (also a 2002 Creighton alum) have two daughters, Nicky and Mary. Nicky plays basketball at Truman State.
The Alan Huss File
Personal
• Wife - Katie
• Children - Nicky and Mary
Collegiate Coaching Experience
• Creighton - Associate Head Coach, 2025-Present
• High Point - Head Coach, 2023-25
• Creighton - Assistant Coach, 2017-23
• New Mexico - Assistant Coach, 2014-17
Collegiate Coaching Honors
High Point University
• 2023-24 - Big South Coach of the Year
• 2024-25 - Big South Coach of the Year
Previous Coaching Experience
• La Lumiere School - Head Coach, 2010-14
• Culver Military Academy - Head Coach, 2007-10
• Decatur Christian - Head Coach, 2006-07
• Decatur Eisenhower - Assistant Coach, 2003-05
Collegiate Playing Experience
• Creighton - Center, 1997-2001
College Education
• Creighton - B.S.B.A., management information systems, 2002
Huss brings unparalleled leadership and strategic vision, valuable recruiting know-how, and a deep connection to the Bluejays basketball program to the position.
Huss compiled a head coaching record of 56-15 during his two years at High Point University, highlighting his ability to build and lead teams to success. High Point achieved historic milestones, including the program’s first NCAA Tournament appearance in Division I history and a program-record 29 Division I wins during the 2024-2025 season, showcasing his capacity to elevate a program to new heights. Huss was named the Big South Conference Coach of the Year in 2023-24 and 2024-25.
As a former Creighton men’s basketball student-athlete and assistant coach under McDermott for six successful seasons from 2017-23, Huss helped CU to 134 victories, four NCAA Tournaments and its first BIG EAST title. He worked closely with Creighton’s big men, the Bluejay offense and recruiting.
Creighton center Ryan Kalkbrenner was named BIG EAST Defensive Player of the Year each of Huss’ final two years and eventually was a Second Round pick in the 2025 NBA Draft.
He aided in the recruitment of the nation’s No. 7 class entering 2021-22 and also served as interim head coach for Creighton wins against Butler on March 6, 2021 and against DePaul on Jan. 22, 2022.
In 2019-20, Huss worked with Christian Bishop as he blossomed into a key starter on Creighton’s BIG EAST champion squad. Bishop compiled back-to-back double-doubles in the first two games of the 2021 NCAA Tournament to help the Bluejays reach their first Sweet 16 since 1974. He also helped tutor Kalkbrenner, who went from an unheralded recruit to a key member of the USA Team that won the gold medal at the FIBA U19 World Cup.
In 2018-19, Huss helped Martin Krampelj turn into one of the top post players in the BIG EAST, as he ranked in the top-10 in scoring, blocks, rebounding and steals during league play.
As an assistant in three seasons at New Mexico, Huss helped guide the Lobos to 49 victories. New Mexico went 33-13 at The Pit during that time, and the Lobos finished 5-1 in six meetings against in-state rival New Mexico State.
Huss went to New Mexico after spending four seasons at the helm of the prep program at La Lumiere School in La Porte, Ind., where he amassed an impressive 102-19 record for a team that was regularly ranked as one of the top high school programs in the nation.
His record included a perfect 62-0 home record at Marsch Gymnasium. Huss coached more than three dozen Division I products at the high school level, including former NBA guard Darington Hobson.
Prior to his time at La Lumiere, Huss was the head coach at Culver Military Academy in Culver, Ind., where he set the school record for wins in each of his final two seasons with the Eagles, as well as Decatur Christian.
Huss was a four-year member of the Creighton men’s basketball team from 1997 to 2001, where he played under head coach Dana Altman and alongside future NBA sharpshooter Kyle Korver. During his collegiate career with the Bluejays, Huss was part of three NCAA Tournament teams (1999, 2000, 2001), two Missouri Valley Conference Tournament titles (1999, 2000) and one MVC regular-season title (2001). He played in 94 games with the Bluejays, including 39 starts.
The 6-foot-9-inch Huss was a prep standout at North Kansas City High School. He averaged 26 points and 12 rebounds per game for the Hornets en route to All-Kansas City metro honors as a senior. Following his final season at North Kansas City High, he was selected to the Greater Kansas City Basketball Coaches Association and Missouri-Kansas All-Star games.
Huss earned his Bachelor’s degree from Creighton in Business Administration in 2002. He and his wife Katie (also a 2002 Creighton alum) have two daughters, Nicky and Mary. Nicky plays basketball at Truman State.
The Alan Huss File
Personal
• Wife - Katie
• Children - Nicky and Mary
Collegiate Coaching Experience
• Creighton - Associate Head Coach, 2025-Present
• High Point - Head Coach, 2023-25
• Creighton - Assistant Coach, 2017-23
• New Mexico - Assistant Coach, 2014-17
Collegiate Coaching Honors
High Point University
• 2023-24 - Big South Coach of the Year
• 2024-25 - Big South Coach of the Year
Previous Coaching Experience
• La Lumiere School - Head Coach, 2010-14
• Culver Military Academy - Head Coach, 2007-10
• Decatur Christian - Head Coach, 2006-07
• Decatur Eisenhower - Assistant Coach, 2003-05
Collegiate Playing Experience
• Creighton - Center, 1997-2001
College Education
• Creighton - B.S.B.A., management information systems, 2002
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