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Where did Greg McDermott go to college?

Where did Greg McDermott go to college?

University of Northern Iowa
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What did Creighton coach McDermott say?

“We need both feet in. I need everybody to stay on the plantation. I can’t have anybody leave the plantation.” McDermott apologized for his comment, but he was suspended two days later.

What did Creighton coach get suspended for?

Creighton University has suspended its men’s head basketball coach after he admitted to making a “terribly inappropriate analogy” when he told his players not to “leave the plantation.” Coach Greg McDermott issued a contrite statement acknowledging his “egregious mistake” and apologizing to those hurt by his comments.

Where is Greg McDermott now?

Creighton Bluejays men’s basketball
Greg McDermott/Teams

Is McDermott a coach?

Greg McDermott (born November 25, 1964) is an American basketball coach who is the head coach of the Creighton University Bluejays men’s basketball team….Greg McDermott.

Current position
2001–2006 Northern Iowa
2006–2010 Iowa State
2010–present Creighton
Head coaching record

What did Greg McDermott?

Creighton men’s basketball coach Greg McDermott has been suspended from all team activities for racially insensitive comments he made to his players last week, the school announced Thursday night. The decision came two days after the school said any disciplinary action would remain confidential.

What did Greg McDermott say suspended him?

McDermott apologized Tuesday for using the word “plantation” while speaking to his players after a loss last week to Xavier. McDermott acknowledged in a statement on Twitter that he said he needed “everybody to stay on the plantation” and “couldn’t have anybody leave the plantation.”

What did coach Greg McDermott?

Why is coach McDermott?

Creighton has reinstated coach Greg McDermott following a four-day suspension for racially insensitive language he used in front of his team following the Feb. 27 loss to Xavier.

Where did Greg McDermott play high school basketball?

Previously McDermott served as head coach at Wayne State College, North Dakota State, Northern Iowa, and Iowa State. He is the father of NBA player Doug McDermott . McDermott grew up in Cascade, Iowa, and played basketball for Cascade High School. A 6’8″ center, he then played college basketball for the Northern Iowa Panthers from 1984 to 1988.

When did Greg McDermott coach at Iowa State?

McDermott was the Cyclones’ head coach for four seasons between 2007 and 2010, and during his tenure led them to an overall record of 59 wins and 68 losses (59–68). His marquee victory at Iowa State came on March 6, 2010, against No. 5 Kansas State. This was his only victory over a ranked team while with the Cyclones.

Who is Doug McDermott of the Dallas Mavericks?

McDermott has also played for the New York Knicks and the Dallas Mavericks . McDermott is the son of current Creighton coach Greg McDermott; Greg coached McDermott during his college career. McDermott was born in Grand Forks, North Dakota, where his father was an assistant coach of the University of North Dakota’s men’s basketball team.

When did Greg McDermott get suspended from the University?

McDermott apologized for his actions, and was suspended by the university from all team activities for four days. Assistant coach Alan Huss served as interim head coach and coached the Bluejays to a 93-73 win over the Butler Bulldogs on March 6.