Alan Huss was anointed Creighton’s coach-in-waiting in April 2025 and CU elevated him to the role on March 25, 2026, but if you want to mark the date when he took the job by the sweater vest, you’d pick July 2.
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Photos: Nebraska men's basketball hosts Creighton
Nebraska fans react after a three pointer was made during the first half of a men's college basketball game at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, Neb. on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025.
Nebraska's Rienk Mast (51) attempts to defend a shot from Creighton's Owen Freeman (32) during the first half of a men's college basketball game at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, Neb. on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025.
Creighton's Jasen Green (0) shoot a three pointer during the first half of a men's college basketball game at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, Neb. on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025.
Creighton's Owen Freeman (32) grabs a rebound during the first half of a men's college basketball game at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, Neb. on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025.
Nebraska's Jamarques Lawrence (10) dribbles the ball up floor during the first half of a men's college basketball game at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, Neb. on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025.
Nebraska's Jamarques Lawrence (10) watches as his three pointer scores during the first half of a men's college basketball game at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, Neb. on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025.
Nebraska's Pryce Sandfort (21) fouls Creighton's Fedor Žugić (7) during the first half of a men's college basketball game at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, Neb. on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025.
Nebraska's Rienk Mast (51) cheers after Nebraska scores during the first half of a men's college basketball game at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, Neb. on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025.
Nebraska's Berke Büyüktuncel (9) attempts a lay up during the first half of a men's college basketball game at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, Neb. on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025.
Nebraska's Berke Büyüktuncel (9) reacts after making a three pointer during the first half of a men's college basketball game at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, Neb. on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025.
Creighton's Josh Dix (4) gets fouled by Nebraska's Jared Garcia (15) during the first half of a men's college basketball game at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, Neb. on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025.
Nebraska's Jamarques Lawrence (10) attempt to deflect a pass from Creighton's Nik Graves (5) during the first half of a men's college basketball game at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, Neb. on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025.
Creighton's Nik Graves (5) holds his arm after he was fouled during the first half of a men's college basketball game at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, Neb. on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025.
Nebraska's Rienk Mast (51) looks to pass the ball as he is guarded by Creighton's Jasen Green (0) and Blake Harper (2) during the first half of a college men's basketball game at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025.
Creighton's Blake Harper (2) goes up for a shot against Nebraska's Berke Büyüktuncel (9) during the first half of a college men's basketball game at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025.
Creighton's Fedor Žugić (7) goes up for a shot against Nebraska's Sam Hoiberg (1) during the first half of a college men's basketball game at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025.
Nebraska's Pryce Sandfort (21) reacts after a 3-pointer during the first half of a college men's basketball game against Creighton at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025.
Nebraska's Braden Frager (5) and Creighton's Isaac Traudt (41) reach out for the rebound during the first half of a college men's basketball game at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025.
Nebraska's Berke Büyüktuncel (9) goes up for a shot against Creighton's Jasen Green (0) during the first half of a college men's basketball game at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025.
Creighton's Josh Dix (4) goes up for a 3-pointer against Nebraska's Cale Jacobsen (31) during the first half of a college men's basketball game at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025.
Nebraska's Pryce Sandfort (21) and Creighton's Kerem Konan (17) reach out for the rebound during the first half of a college men's basketball game at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025.
Nebraska's Berke Büyüktuncel (9) blocks the rebound from Creighton's Austin Swartz (1) during the first half of a college men's basketball game at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025.
Creighton's Nik Graves (5) goes up for a shot against Nebraska's Rienk Mast (51) during the first half of a college men's basketball game at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025.
Nebraska's Cale Jacobsen (31) goes up for a 3-pointer during the first half of a college men's basketball game against Creighton at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025.
Creighton's Nik Graves (5) dribbles the ball during the first half of a college men's basketball game against Nebraska at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025.
Creighton's Blake Harper (2), Owen Freeman (32) and Nebraska's Rienk Mast (51) reach out for the rebound during the first half of a college men's basketball game at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025.
Creighton's Blake Harper (2) grabs the rebound against Nebraska's Pryce Sandfort (21) during the first half of a college men's basketball game at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025.
Creighton head coach Greg McDermott watches on during the first half of a college men's basketball game at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025. Nebraska's head coach Fred Hoiberg is seen in the foreground.
Creighton's Isaac Traudt (41) goes up for a 3-pointer during the first half of a college men's basketball game against Nebraska at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025.
Nebraska football coach Matt Rhule reacts during the first half of a college men's basketball game between Nebraska and Creighton at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025.
Creighton's Owen Freeman (32) and Nebraska's Berke Büyüktuncel (9) go up for the rebound during the first half of a college men's basketball game at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025.
Creighton's Ty Davis (9) dribbles against Nebraska's Sam Hoiberg (1) during the first half of a college men's basketball game at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025.
Nebraska's Rienk Mast (51) goes up for a shot during the first half of a college men's basketball game against Creighton at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025.
Creighton's Ty Davis (9) goes up for a 3-pointer against Nebraska's Berke Büyüktuncel (9) during the first half of a college men's basketball game at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025.
Nebraska's Rienk Mast (51) celebrates after Sam Hoiberg (1) made a basket against Creighton during the second half of a college men's basketball game at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025.
A look inside Pinnacle Bank Arena as Nebraska takes on Creighton during the second half of a college men's basketball game in Lincoln, on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025.
Creighton's Josh Dix (4) dribbles against Nebraska's Braden Frager (5) and Berke Büyüktuncel (9) during the second half of a college men's basketball game at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025.
Creighton's Austin Swartz (1) goes up for a layup against Nebraska's Braden Frager (5) during the second half of a college men's basketball game at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025.
Nebraska's Berke Büyüktuncel (9) screens Creighton's Isaac Traudt (41) for Nebraska's Braden Frager (5) during the second half of a college men's basketball game at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025.
Nebraska's Berke Büyüktuncel (9) grabs the rebound against Creighton's Isaac Traudt (41) above Creighton's Ty Davis (9) during the second half of a college men's basketball game at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025.
Nebraska's Berke Büyüktuncel (9) goes up for a 3-pointer during the second half of a college men's basketball game against Creighton at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025.
Nebraska's Rienk Mast (51) goes up for a shot against Creighton's Jasen Green (0) and Fedor Žugić (7) during the second half of a college men's basketball game at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025.
Creighton's Jasen Green (0) grabs the rebound against Nebraska's Rienk Mast (51) during the second half of a college men's basketball game at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025.
Nebraska's Pryce Sandfort (21) goes up for a layup against Creighton's Fedor Žugić (7) during the second half of a college men's basketball game at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025.
Nebraska's Rienk Mast (51) celebrates during the second half of a college men's basketball game against Creighton at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025.
Nebraska's Cale Jacobsen (31) goes up for a shot during the second half of a college men's basketball game against Creighton at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025.
Nebraska players celebrate from the bench during the second half of a college men's basketball game against Creighton at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025.
Nebraska's head coach Fred Hoiberg and Creighton head coach Greg McDermott embrace after the Huskers defeated the Bluejays, 71-50, at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025.
Nebraska's Jared Garcia (15) celebrates with fans after defeating Creighton, 71-50, at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025.
Nebraska's Rienk Mast (51) celebrates after the Huskers defeated the Bluejays, 71-50, at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025.
Nebraska's Rienk Mast (51) shoots a three point shot during the second half of a men's college basketball game at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, Neb. on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025.
Nebraska's Sam Hoiberg (1) shoots a three point shot during the second half of a men's college basketball game at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, Neb. on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025.
Nebraska's Cale Jacobsen (31) attempts a floater during the second half of a men's college basketball game at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, Neb. on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025.
Nebraska's Rienk Mast (51) and Nebraska's Jared Garcia (15) react to a foul during the second half of a men's college basketball game at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, Neb. on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025.
Nebraska's Braden Frager (5) attempt to score during the second half of a men's college basketball game at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, Neb. on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025.
Nebraska's Berke Büyüktuncel (9) gets fouled while rebounding the ball during the second half of a men's college basketball game at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, Neb. on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025.
Nebraska's Berke Büyüktuncel (9) gets fouled while rebounding the ball during the second half of a men's college basketball game at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, Neb. on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025.
Nebraska's Berke Büyüktuncel (9) shoots free throw shots during the second half of a men's college basketball game at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, Neb. on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025.
Nebraska's Sam Hoiberg (1) attempts a layup during the second half of a men's college basketball game at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, Neb. on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025.
Creighton's Austin Swartz (1) saves the ball from going out off bounds during the second half of a men's college basketball game at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, Neb. on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025.
Nebraska's Sam Hoiberg (1) gets fouled while attempting a layup during the second half of a men's college basketball game at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, Neb. on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025.
Creighton's Austin Swartz (1) reacts after he gave up an and-one basket during the second half of a men's college basketball game at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, Neb. on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025.
Creighton's Austin Swartz (1) reacts after he gave up an and-one basket during the second half of a men's college basketball game at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, Neb. on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025.
Nebraska's Rienk Mast (51) attempts to score the ball during the second half of a men's college basketball game at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, Neb. on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025.
Nebraska's Braden Frager (5) reacts with Nebraska's Rienk Mast (51) after he was fouled on an and-one shot during the second half of a men's college basketball game at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, Neb. on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025.
Creighton head coach Greg McDermott speaks to an official after a call during the second half of a men's college basketball game at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, Neb. on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025.
Nebraska's Pryce Sandfort (21) attempts a lay up during the second half of a men's college basketball game at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, Neb. on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025.
Nebraska's Pryce Sandfort (21) reacts after he scored an and-one layup during the second half of a men's college basketball game at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, Neb. on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025.
Nebraska's Rienk Mast (51) celebrates with Nebraska's Pryce Sandfort (21) after his and-one shot during the second half of a men's college basketball game at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, Neb. on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025.
Creighton's Josh Dix (4) is fouled as he goes for a rebound during the second half of a men's college basketball game at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, Neb. on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025.
Nebraska's Cale Jacobsen (31) makes a layup during the second half of a men's college basketball game at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, Neb. on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025.
Nebraska's Rienk Mast (51) hugs Nebraska's Pryce Sandfort (21) after defeating Creighton during the second half of a men's college basketball game at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, Neb. on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025.
Nebraska's Sam Hoiberg (1) waits for the ball to be put in play during the second half of a men's college basketball game at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, Neb. on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025.
Creighton's Nik Graves (5) gets fouled while attempting a layup during the second half of a men's college basketball game at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, Neb. on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025.
Creighton's Blake Harper (2) looks to pass the ball during the second half of a men's college basketball game at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, Neb. on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025.
Creighton's Josh Dix (4) passes the ball during the second half of a men's college basketball game at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, Neb. on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025.
Creighton's Nik Graves (5) strips the ball loose from Nebraska's Jamarques Lawrence (10) during the second half of a men's college basketball game at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, Neb. on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025.
Nebraska's head coach Fred Hoiberg speaks to his team during a timeout during the second half of a men's college basketball game at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, Neb. on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025.
Nebraska's Pryce Sandfort (21) smiles after walking to the bench during the second half of a men's college basketball game at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, Neb. on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025.
