Oregon men’s basketball coach Dana Altman announces his retirement

Dana Altman, the longtime head coach of Oregon Ducks men's basketball, is retiring effective immediately, the school announced on Wednesday. Altman, 68, took over the team ahead of the 2010-11 season and has achieved the most wins in Oregon history with a 382-182 record. During his tenure, the Ducks made nine NCAA Tournament appearances, including a Final Four berth in 2017, and won four Pac-12 regular season titles and four Pac-12 tournament titles. Over his 37-year coaching career, Altman's record stands at 792-425.

Altman, who previously coached at Creighton for 16 years, expressed his gratitude for his time at Oregon, stating that he has loved every minute of coaching here. He acknowledged that stepping away is difficult and truly painful, but he understands that it is the right decision at this time. Oregon will initiate a national search for Altman's successor after the season. Assistant coach Tony Stubblefield will take charge of the Ducks for the 2026-27 season.

The Ducks had a challenging season last year, finishing with a 12-20 record. In the offseason, the program lost nine players to the transfer portal and three to graduation. Oregon athletic director Rob Mullins praised Altman's contributions to the university and the players, noting that his record book speaks to only part of his impact. Mullins thanked Altman and his wife, Reva, for their dedication to Oregon student-athletes, the game of basketball, and the University of Oregon.