'I'm so grateful.' Oregon men's basketball Dana Altman retires

Dana Altman, the head coach of Oregon men's basketball, has announced his sudden retirement from coaching. Altman expressed his gratitude during a media room at Matthew Knight Arena, where he shared emotional displays with the Ducks' coaching staff and roster. Throughout his 47-year career, spanning 792 wins and eight short of becoming the 15th coach to reach 800 wins, Altman led the Ducks to remarkable success, including a school-record 382 wins, nine NCAA Tournament appearances, four Pac-12 titles, and numerous Sweet 16 and Elite Eight runs.

In August, Altman decided to take a break due to feeling a decline in his energy levels. Despite attempting to delegate responsibilities to assistants, he ultimately decided to retire, admitting that his health and the toll of the 2025-26 losing season played a role in his decision. Altman, who is 68 years old, acknowledged that his physical health was not as strong as desired but emphasized his deep emotional attachment to the team and players.

He expressed his regret for not being able to spend as much time with his family, especially his children, and apologized to the players for the abrupt end to their coaching tenure. Altman has handed over the reins to assistant coach Tony Stubblefield, who will lead the team through the start of the upcoming season.