Dana Altman Retires as Head Coach of Oregon Men's Basketball

During his 16 seasons at Oregon from 2010 to 2026, Altman achieved a record of 382 wins and 182 losses (.677 win percentage) and compiled a career total of 792 wins and 425 losses (.651) over 37 seasons as a Division I head coach. He ranks 15th for the most wins in NCAA history and fifth among active coaches. Under Altman, the Ducks reached the NCAA Tournament nine times and made it to the Final Four in 2017, along with securing four Pac-12 regular-season and four Pac-12 Tournament championships.

Tony Stubblefield, who has been with Altman's staff for the past 13 years, will step in as interim head coach for the upcoming 2026-27 season. Stubblefield was part of Altman's original coaching team and has contributed to the Ducks' success in numerous NCAA Tournaments, including the team's Final Four appearance. He previously served as head coach at DePaul from 2021 to 2024 before returning to Oregon.

A national search for Altman’s permanent replacement will begin after the current season.

Reflecting on his decision, Altman expressed the difficulty of stepping away, acknowledging the deep connections he formed with coaches, players, and fans. He thanked former Athletic Director Pat Kilkenny, benefactors Phil Knight and Tim Boyle, and others for their support throughout his tenure.

Oregon Athletic Director Rob Mullens highlighted Altman’s remarkable achievements, noting the team's success and the lasting impact he made on both the university and its athletes.

University President Karl Scholz also praised Altman's leadership, stating he represented the university with integrity while achieving high levels of success.

Altman's record of 382 wins is nearly 150 victories more than any other coach in Oregon's history, significantly surpassing Ernie Kent and Howard Hobson, who follow him with 235 and 212 wins, respectively. His teams advanced to the NCAA Tournament on nine occasions, achieving impressive results including five consecutive appearances from 2013 to 2017, the first such streak in school history.

The 2016-17 team set a school record with 33 wins and reached the Final Four, marking the first such achievement since Oregon won the NCAA championship in 1939. Altman is among only two coaches, along with Hobson, to lead Oregon to a Final Four.

Under Altman, Oregon won multiple title streaks in the Pac-12, achieving regular-season titles in 2016, 2017, 2020, and 2021, and tournament titles in 2013, 2016, 2019, and 2024. Altman became the winningest coach in Pac-12 Tournament history.

Named the Jim Phelan National Coach of the Year in 2013, he also received the Pac-12 Coach of the Year award multiple times. He consistently led his teams to 20-win seasons, with 15 of his 16 seasons at Oregon achieving this milestone.

Several of Altman's players garnered national recognition, including Payton Pritchard, who became Oregon's first consensus first-team All-American in 80 years. Other notable players include Chris Duarte, who was selected 13th overall in the 2021 NBA Draft.

Prior to his time at Oregon, Altman spent 16 seasons at Creighton, leading that program to seven NCAA Tournament appearances. He also coached at Kansas State and Marshall, and his coaching accolades have seen him inducted into halls of fame in Creighton and Eastern New Mexico.

A native of Wilber, Nebraska, Altman and his wife, Reva, share four children and three grandchildren.