Dana Altman retires after impactful college basketball coaching career
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 8, 2026, 12:01 AM
Last updated Oct 8, 2026
Dana Altman has announced his retirement after a distinguished coaching career, most at Creighton and Oregon. He achieved 792 wins as a Division I coach, transforming Creighton's program in the '90s. Following a 7-19 debut season at Creighton, Altman led the team to consistent success, with at least 20 wins for 11 consecutive seasons. His legacy includes recruiting standout players and revitalizing the program's presence in college basketball. Altman's record at Creighton stands at 327-176.
- •Altman finishes with 792 wins in Division I coaching
- •Transformed Creighton from struggling team to competitive program
- •Achieved consistent 20-win seasons at Creighton
- •Coached Oregon to a 2017 Final Four appearance
- •Altman's overall record at Creighton is 327-176
- 12:01 AMYahoo Sports — Dana Altman's greatest achievement before he retired? Lifting Creighton out of the mud in the '90s
"Oregon men's basketball coach Dana Altman won 792 games in his Division I coaching career. He made perhaps his biggest impact at Creighton, in his home state of Nebraska.
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