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Dana Altman retires from Oregon ahead of 2026-27 college basketball season

CBS Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 7, 2026, 7:24 PM

Last updated Oct 7, 2026

Dana Altman retires from Oregon ahead of 2026-27 college basketball season
Summary

Oregon head coach Dana Altman retired on October 6, 2026, just before the Big Ten Media Days. This marks the third consecutive year a prominent college basketball coach has stepped down shortly before the season begins, following Bruce Pearl and Tony Bennett. Altman's resignation stems from frustrations with roster turnover and challenges related to the NCAA's new eligibility model. Following his retirement, assistant Tony Stubblefield takes over as interim head coach for Oregon. Altman finishes his career eight wins shy of 800, with a notable NCAA tournament record.

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  • •Altman retires effective immediately, ahead of Big Ten Media Days.
  • •Frustrations with roster changes influenced Altman's decision.
  • •Tony Stubblefield appointed as Oregon's interim head coach.
  • •Altman concludes career with a 17-9 NCAA tournament record.
  • •Oregon was projected to finish 13th in CBS Sports' Big Ten preview.
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  • 7:24 PMCBS Sports — Why Dana Altman followed Bruce Pearl, Tony Bennett's footsteps with sudden retirement on eve of 2026-27 season
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There's a common thread that connects the recent string of last-second retirements in college basketball

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