25 photos: Greg McDermott through the years

Doug McDermott,15, left, with his father, former Iowa State head men's basketball coach Greg McDermott, on the basketball court at Hilton Coliseum in Ames following ISU's win over Texas Southern on Dec. 19, 2007.

Creighton Bluejays head coach Greg McDermott hugs his son Doug McDermott after their NCAA basketball game against the Providence Friars at the CenturyLink Center.

Assistant coach Ben Jacobson, left, and head coach Greg McDermott talk to their Northern Iowa players in 2005.

Former UNI basketball coach Greg McDermott instructs Eric Coleman during practice.

Former Iowa State head men's basketball coach Greg McDermott, right, shares a laugh with Athletic Director Jamie Pollard, left, at a 2006 pep rally at Hilton Coliseum in Ames.

Creighton University head basketball coach Greg McDermott smiles as he talks with reporters after a news conference where his son Doug was introduced as the Chicago Bulls first round draft pick Monday, June 30, 2014, in Deerfield, Ill.

Creighton star Doug McDermott, right, is hugged by his dad and Bluejays head coach Greg McDermott on March 8.

Creighton head coach Greg McDermott, left, and his son Doug McDermott pose for a team photo after practice for a second-round game of the NCAA college basketball tournament, Thursday, March 21, 2013, in Philadelphia. Creighton is scheduled to play Cincinnati on Friday.

Former Iowa State head men's basketball coach Greg McDermott, left, talked with his son, former Ames High School basketball player Doug McDermott, after Doug scored 18 points in a win over Ft. Dodge on Feb. 12, 2009.

Doug McDermott,15, left, with his father, former Iowa State head men's basketball coach Greg McDermott, on the basketball court at Hilton Coliseum in Ames following ISU's win over Texas Southern on Dec. 19, 2007.

Creighton Bluejays head coach Greg McDermott hugs his son Doug McDermott after their NCAA basketball game against the Providence Friars at the CenturyLink Center.

Assistant coach Ben Jacobson, left, and head coach Greg McDermott talk to their Northern Iowa players in 2005.

Former UNI basketball coach Greg McDermott instructs Eric Coleman during practice.

Former Iowa State head men's basketball coach Greg McDermott, right, shares a laugh with Athletic Director Jamie Pollard, left, at a 2006 pep rally at Hilton Coliseum in Ames.

Creighton University head basketball coach Greg McDermott smiles as he talks with reporters after a news conference where his son Doug was introduced as the Chicago Bulls first round draft pick Monday, June 30, 2014, in Deerfield, Ill.

Creighton star Doug McDermott, right, is hugged by his dad and Bluejays head coach Greg McDermott on March 8.

Creighton head coach Greg McDermott, left, and his son Doug McDermott pose for a team photo after practice for a second-round game of the NCAA college basketball tournament, Thursday, March 21, 2013, in Philadelphia. Creighton is scheduled to play Cincinnati on Friday.

Creighton head coach Greg McDermott cuts off a piece of the net after his team won the Missouri Valley Conference tournament championship NCAA basketball game, Sunday, March 4, 2012 in St. Louis. Creighton beat Illinois State 83-79 in overtime.

At his 2001 introduction as Northern Iowa basketball coach, Greg McDermott said the Panthers will eventually claim a league title.

From 2004: Cascade basketball coach Al Marshall watches a video of Greg McDermott, in the white uniform, playing in a 1983 game.

Greg McDermott speaks to reporters and fans in 2006 for the first time as Iowa State's men's basketball coach. McDermott had coached at his alma mater, Northern Iowa, for the previous five seasons. He had a 90-63 record there.

From 2006: Iowa State coach Greg McDermott has a quick word with Dodie Dunson during an exhibition victory over EA Sports at Hilton Coliseum.

From 2006: Greg McDermott speaks during his introduction as Iowa State men's basketball coach.

Iowa State University head basketball coach Greg McDermott at media day, Monday, Oct. 29, 2007.