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Nevada coach Steve Alford to retire after upcoming season

Nevada head coach Steve Alford has announced he will retire at the end of the upcoming season, concluding a 36-year head coaching career. Alford, 61, is entering his eighth season with the Nevada program.

Nevada coach Steve Alford to retire after upcoming season
Nevada coach Steve Alford to retire after upcoming season.

Nevada performance and statements

  • Nevada Career Record: Alford has compiled a 137–88 record at Nevada, including NCAA tournament appearances in 2023 and 2024. His overall career record across all stops stands at 724–386.
  • Alford Statement: On Thursday, Alford announced: “After 36 years, I feel like this is the right time to step away from the bench. Tanya and I have loved our time in Reno… I am looking forward to finishing this season the right way, with a team I believe in.”
  • Athletic Director Statement: Nevada Athletic Director Stephanie Rempe commended Alford for leading the program with “consistency, integrity and a deep commitment to developing outstanding young men” throughout his nearly decade-long tenure in the Mountain West Conference.

Career coaching history

ProgramTenure / EraKey Accomplishments
Manchester CollegeEarly CareerStarted coaching at age 26; guided the team to the 1995 Division III national championship game.
Missouri State4 SeasonsReached the NCAA Sweet 16 in his fourth and final season with the Bears.
Iowa1998–2007Won two Big Ten tournament championships and secured three NCAA tournament appearances.
New Mexico2007–2013Captured four Mountain West regular-season titles and made three NCAA tournament appearances (advancing to the second round twice).
UCLA6-Year TenureLed the Bruins to back-to-back Sweet 16 appearances in 2014 and 2015.
Nevada8th Season (Current)Accumulated a 137–88 record with two NCAA tournament berths (2023, 2024).

Playing career background

  • College: Played at Indiana University, where he was a star player and won a national championship under head coach Bob Knight.
  • Professional: Played four seasons in the NBA before transitioning into coaching at age 26.

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