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Oregon coach Dana Altman retires less than a month before season

6 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 7, 2026, 6:18 PM

Last updated Oct 7, 2026

Oregon coach Dana Altman retires less than a month before season

Summary

Dana Altman is set to retire as head coach of Oregon’s basketball team, according to Jeff Goodman from The Field of 68. Altman, 68, has led the program for 16 seasons, achieving nine NCAA tournament appearances, including a Final Four run in 2017. The announcement comes just weeks before the team opens its season. This situation raises questions about Oregon's immediate future as they prepare to fill the coaching vacancy ahead of the new season.

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By the Numbers

•Dana Altman retires as Oregon's head coach
•Led Oregon for 16 seasons
•Achieved a Final Four appearance in 2017
•Has nine NCAA tournament appearances
•Retirement announced before upcoming season

Latest Updates

6:25 PMESPN — Altman retires as winningest coach in Oregon hoops history
6:06 PMYahoo Sports — Oregon men’s basketball coach Dana Altman suddenly retires right before 2026-27 season
6:03 PMYahoo Sports — Oregon men's basketball coach Dana Altman announces his retirement
5:28 PMCBS Sports — Dana Altman retires: Oregon coach steps down in surprise move less than a month before start of 2026-27 season
4:53 PMYahoo Sports — Long-time Oregon coach Dana Altman reportedly retires less than a month before regular season

What they're saying

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Longtime Oregon Ducks men's basketball coach Dana Altman is retiring effective immediately, the school announced on Wednesday. Altman, 68, took over ahead of the 2010-11 season and is the winningest coach in Oregon history with a 382-182 record.
— Yahoo Sportsby ANNE M. PETERSON

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Dana Altman, the winningest coach in Oregon men's basketball history with 382 victories and nine NCAA tournament berths, has retired after 16 seasons.
— ESPN