NEWS: Former Indiana Hoosiers basketball star Steve Alford joins University of Nevada as a head men’s basketball coach, sent message to Curt Cignetti and the entire Indiana Hoosiers concerning…
Former Indiana Hoosiers basketball legend Steve Alford has officially taken the helm as the head men’s basketball coach at the University of Nevada. The move marks another chapter in Alford’s storied coaching career, which has included stops at Iowa, New Mexico, UCLA, and Nevada.
In a statement, Alford acknowledged his deep-rooted connection to Indiana basketball and sent a message to Curt Cignetti and the current Hoosiers program. “Indiana will always be a special place for me,” Alford said. “I have great respect for Coach Cignetti and what he’s building. Once a Hoosier, always a Hoosier.”
Alford, who led Indiana to a national championship in 1987 under Bob Knight, remains one of the program’s most iconic figures. His coaching tenure at Nevada has been impressive, making this announcement even more significant for the Wolf Pack.
While Alford focuses on elevating Nevada basketball, his ties to Indiana remain strong. Hoosiers fans will be watching closely as one of their own continues to make an impact in the world of college basketball.
