UNR men’s basketball coach Steve Alford to retire at end of season

UNR men’s basketball coach Steve Alford announced Thursday that he will retire at the conclusion of the 2026‑27 season. Alford, who is entering his eighth year with the Wolf Pack, carries a career coaching record of 724‑386 over 36 seasons at six different institutions. “After 36 years, I consciousness similar this is the close clip to measurement distant from the bench,” Alford said. “Tanya and I person loved our clip successful Reno, and person embraced this astonishing assemblage and built lifelong friendships. I privation to convey the University of Nevada for the accidental to pb this program, and I americium looking guardant to finishing this play the close way, with a squad I judge in.” He stands 10th among all active Division I coaches in total wins and ranks third all‑time in Mountain West victories with 143. This is a developing story; check back for updates.