Oregon men's basketball coach Dana Altman announces his retirement

Oregon men's basketball head coach Dana Altman has announced his immediate retirement, the university announced on Wednesday. Coach Altman, 68, began his tenure at Oregon in 2010 and is the program's all-time winningest coach with a record of 382-182. Under his leadership, Oregon made nine NCAA Tournament appearances, including a Final Four berth in 2017, and claimed four Pac-12 regular season titles and four tournament championships.

Altman's 37-year head coaching career boasts a 792-425 record, with his 16-year stint at Creighton preceding his arrival in Eugene. In a statement, Altman reflected on two significant decisions in his coaching career: leaving Creighton for Oregon and now retiring after 16 years in Eugene. He expressed deep gratitude for the opportunity to coach at Oregon, stating that he will miss his coaching colleagues, players, and fans immensely. However, he emphasized that this is the right decision at this time.

Following the conclusion of the current season, Oregon will commence a national search for Altman's successor. Assistant coach Tony Stubblefield will serve as interim head coach for the 2026-27 season. Last season, Oregon finished with a 12-20 record, losing nine players to the transfer portal and three to graduation in the offseason. Stubblefield, who previously served as an assistant to Altman at Oregon from 2021-24, returns to the Ducks after a stint as head coach at DePaul.

Oregon athletic director Rob Mullins praised Altman's contributions to the university and student-athletes, crediting him for winning 382 games and securing multiple NCAA Tournament appearances. The athletic director thanked Altman and his wife, Reva, for their dedication to Oregon student-athletes and the game of basketball.