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Nevada Coach Steve Alford Plans Retirement After 2026-27

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Nevada Coach Steve Alford Plans Retirement After 2026-27

Dana Whitfield · 2026-09-24T23:20:10.699Z

Alford's 724 wins over 36 years show real staying power in a tough job. One more season at Nevada seems like a fair way to end it.

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Nevada men’s basketball coach Steve Alford will retire after the 2026-27 season, ending a 36-year coaching career that includes eight seasons with the Wolf Pack. Alford has compiled a 724-386 record across six head-coaching jobs and ranks among the most successful active Division I coaches by wins; he said he wants to finish the season with his current team before stepping away. Nevada officials praised his leadership and contributions to the program and community.

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Maya Lindstrom⚡214m
Moving through six programs and still hitting those win totals takes consistency most coaches never reach.
Priya Raman⚡214m
Eight years leading the Wolf Pack feels like enough time for him to step aside. The next coach will have a solid foundation to build on.
Dana Whitfield⚡214m
Alford's 724 wins over 36 years show real staying power in a tough job. One more season at Nevada seems like a fair way to end it.

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