Alford to retire after final season with Nevada
Steve Alford will retire after Nevada’s upcoming season, ending a 36-year coaching career, according to ESPN. His coaching stops also included Iowa, New Mexico and UCLA. The report identifies the upcoming season as his final one with Nevada but does not provide a specific retirement date or additional details about the decision.
Steve Alford is set to retire after the upcoming season with Nevada, according to ESPN.
The move would end Alford’s 36-year coaching career. His previous coaching stops included Iowa, New Mexico and UCLA.
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