Steve Alford is set to retire after completing his final season as head coach at Nevada, closing a coaching career that has spanned 36 years.
Alford’s long run on the sideline included notable stops at Iowa, New Mexico and UCLA before his tenure with the Wolf Pack. Across those programs, he became one of the more recognizable figures in college basketball coaching over multiple decades.
A Long Coaching Career Nears Its End
The decision means Alford’s current season with Nevada will be his last. His career has covered several major college basketball programs and conferences, reflecting a lengthy presence in the sport at the Division I level.
Alford will finish out the season with Nevada before stepping away from coaching, marking the end of a career that began more than three decades ago and included leadership roles at multiple prominent programs.