From New Castle to IU to Nevada, Steve Alford announces final season on the sidelines

INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana’s homegrown basketball legend Steve Alford, who spent the past seven years at Nevada, said Thursday he will retire from coaching at the end of this season, a decision he says wasn’t made lightly and was emotional for him and his family.

“After 36 years, I feel like this is the right time to step away from the bench,” said Alford, 61, who won a national title with IU under the late coach Bob Knight, then went on to various coaching posts, including Manchester, Southwest Missouri State, Iowa, New Mexico and UCLA.

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Steve Alford back in Indiana again

Steve Alford talks with coaches and others after leading a clinic put on by the National Association of Basketball Coaches, Friday, April 3, 2026 at the Indiana Convention Center.

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Steve Alford back in Indiana again

Steve Alford talks with coaches and others after leading a clinic put on by the National Association of Basketball Coaches, Friday, April 3, 2026 at the Indiana Convention Center.

(Kelly Wilkinson/IndyStar)

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Steve Alford back in Indiana again

Steve Alford is introduced before leading a clinic put on by the National Association of Basketball Coaches, Friday, April 3, 2026 at the Indiana Convention Center.

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Steve Alford back in Indiana again

Steve Alford leads a clinic put on by the National Association of Basketball Coaches, Friday, April 3, 2026 at the Indiana Convention Center.

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Steve Alford back in Indiana again

Steve Alford leads a clinic put on by the National Association of Basketball Coaches, Friday, April 3, 2026 at the Indiana Convention Center.

(Kelly Wilkinson/IndyStar)

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Steve Alford back in Indiana again

Steve Alford, left, teaches shooting techniques as he works with Isaac Meddings, from the Oakland City University basketball team, during a clinic put on by the National Association of Basketball Coaches, Friday, April 3, 2026 at the Indiana Convention Center.

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