Creighton Athletic Director Bruce Rasmussen announced the reinstatement of head men’s basketball coach Greg McDermott in a statement Monday afternoon.
“Through his immediate apology, ownership of his actions, difficult dialogue with his team, and more, Coach McDermott has demonstrated a commitment to grow. I believe his apology, his commitment to grow from this, to learn, and to regain the trust of his student-athletes and others impacted by his words. From our conversations, he understands that forgiveness must be earned, and he is willing to work for it,” the statement read. “His actions during his career reveal an individual committed to his team and his community.