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Dana Altman endorses Tony Stubblefield as Oregon's interim coach

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 8, 2026, 9:27 PM

Last updated Oct 8, 2026

Dana Altman endorses Tony Stubblefield as Oregon's interim coach
Summary

During a press conference on October 8, Dana Altman announced his retirement from the Oregon Ducks men's basketball program and expressed confidence in Tony Stubblefield, who will take over as interim head coach for the season. Altman described himself as a caretaker for 16 years and believes Stubblefield is the right choice to lead the team. This season, Stubblefield faces the challenge of reassembling a roster that lost eight players to transfer, with only three returning from last year's 12-win team. A nationwide search for a permanent head coach will commence after the 2026-27 season, making this a critical year for Stubblefield to prove his capability.

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  • •Dana Altman retires after 16 years with the Ducks.
  • •Tony Stubblefield appointed interim head coach for the upcoming season.
  • •Oregon lost eight players to transfer, with three returnees.
  • •Athletic Director Rob Mullens will begin a head coach search after this season.
  • •Stubblefield's previous head coaching record is 30-66 at DePaul.
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  • 9:27 PMYahoo Sports — Dana Altman gives vote of confidence to interim Tony Stubblefield
What they're saying
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During his sudden retirement press conference, Dana Altman expressed his confidence in interim Tony Stubblefield, who will lead the Ducks this season.

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