Oregon Men’s Basketball Coach Dana Altman Announces Immediate Retirement
Longtime Oregon men's basketball coach Dana Altman announced his immediate retirement, effective Wednesday. Altman is the winningest coach in program history and was set to begin his 17th season with the Ducks.
Medford Klamath Falls, OR, October 7, 2026 —
Oregon men’s basketball has seen a significant coaching change with the announcement of Dana Altman’s immediate retirement, effective Wednesday. Altman, who has been a fixture with the Ducks program for many years, departs as the winningest coach in its history.
Altman was on the cusp of beginning his 17th season at the helm of the Oregon men’s basketball team. The program has not provided further details regarding the circumstances of his retirement or an immediate successor. The full scope of his tenure and the transition plan remains to be detailed by the university.
Throughout his extensive career with the Ducks, Altman accumulated a notable record, solidifying his position as the program’s most successful coach by wins. The specific number of wins or his overall record was not included in the announcement. Information regarding any interim coaching appointments or the search for a new head coach is anticipated from the university in the coming days.
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