High Point University President Nido R. Qubein announced the hiring of Alan Huss as the new men's basketball head coach Monday inside the Qubein Arena and Conference Center.
"High Point University is a values-based university, and that was an important factor for us in selecting Alan Huss as the Men's Basketball Head Coach," President Qubein said. "Not only do Alan's values align with the University's, but Alan is also a proven leader and coach who comes to us literally from an Elite Eight finish at Creighton, where he has served as associate head coach. He knows the game as a player who reached the NCAA Tournament three times.
"And as an associate head coach, Alan is respected as one of the nation's top recruiters. We welcome Alan and his family to the HPU family, and we look forward to Alan's leadership, experience, and energy as we continue to build excellence in athletics at High Point University."
Huss becomes the 14th men's basketball head coach in program history.
"I would like to thank President Qubein, for entrusting me with the opportunity to lead the men's basketball program at High Point University," Huss said. "From the start of this process, it was evident that there is strong institutional alignment, from Dr. Qubein through Dan Hauser and the entire athletic department. I am humbled and excited to work towards elevating the men's basketball program to a championship level in line with the overall excellence at High Point University."
"Alan Huss is an elite basketball coach with the reputation and experience of a national recruiter and an exceptional teacher of the game," HPU Vice President/Athletic Director Dan Hauser said. "We are thrilled to have him lead our HPU Men's Basketball program to championship success. We welcome Alan and his wife Katie, daughters Nicky and Mary, to the High Point University family."
Huss spent the last six seasons at his alma mater Creighton University under the leadership of head coach Greg McDermott. As an assistant, Huss worked closely with the power forwards, while also playing a big role in the development of the team's offense, scouting, and recruiting. Huss was elevated to associate head coach in 2021 after the Bluejays reached multiple program firsts.
Huss was a four-year member on the men's basketball team from 1997 to 2001. Playing under head coach Dana Altman and alongside future NBA star Kyle Korver, Huss was a part of three NCAA Tournament teams (1999-2001), two Missouri Valley Conference Tournament titles (1999 & 2000) and one MVC regular-season title (1999). Huss totaled 94 games as a Bluejay with 39 starts. He graduated with his bachelor's degree in business administration from Creighton in 2002.
A native of Kansas City, Missouri, Huss and his wife Katie have two daughters, Nicky and Mary. He met Katie at Creighton as she was a 2002 graduate as well, while Nicky recently committed to play basketball at Truman State.
What They're Saying About Coach Huss
"I couldn't be more excited for Alan and his family as they begin a new chapter at High Point. His tireless work ethic and ability to evaluate talent, while developing the necessary relationships in recruiting is second to none. In his role as associate head coach, I have leaned heavily on Alan with virtually every decision we have made within our program. He has played an instrumental part in the sustained success of Bluejay basketball. He has great report with student-athletes, staff, and boosters. Alan, along with his wife Katie, and daughters, Nicky and Mary, will ingrain themselves in the High Point Community. He will implement a brand of basketball that Panther fans will enjoy. I wish Alan and High Point Basketball a tremendous amount of success moving forward." – Greg McDermott, Men's Basketball Head Coach, Creighton University
