Alan Huss was hired as Creighton's head coach in waiting, making Greg McDermott's time frame even shorter for the longtime head coach.

Creighton has named High Point coach Alan Huss as Greg McDermott's successor. FOX Sports' John Fanta has the story.

Creighton alum and High Point head coach Alan Huss, is finalizing a deal to rejoin Greg McDermott’s staff to be the coach-in-waiting.

High Point coach Alan Huss will return to Creighton as the head coach-in-waiting for when Greg McDermott decides to leave or retire, according to a person familiar with the decision. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Thursday because the hire had not been announced.

Creighton has its next men's basketball coach — though it will be some time before he officially gets the job. High Point's Alan Huss has agreed to a contract that will make him the coach-in-waiting under Greg McDermott,

Alan Huss was only at High Point for two seasons, but a short-lived stint full of success paved the way for Huss to return to Creighton, his alma mater, and