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Oregon coach Dana Altman steps away from program during Big Ten Media Days

CBS Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 9, 2026, 3:58 PM

Last updated Oct 9, 2026

Oregon coach Dana Altman steps away from program during Big Ten Media Days
Summary

Oregon head coach Dana Altman announced his decision to retire during a meeting with players ahead of the Big Ten Media Days in Chicago on October 6, 2026. Altman's retirement comes shortly after he expressed uncertainty to his assistant, Tony Stubblefield. Stubblefield has been named the interim head coach and will focus on retaining players as they navigate roster changes ahead of the upcoming season. Illinois forward David Mirkovic is highlighted as a player to watch this season, following a strong performance at the NCAA Tournament last year. Mirkovic is considered a key player for a top-five Illinois team heading into the new season.

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  • •Dana Altman retires after reflecting on a challenging previous season.
  • •Tony Stubblefield named interim head coach for Oregon.
  • •Players cannot enter the transfer portal until November 7.
  • •David Mirkovic expected to be a major contributor for Illinois this season.
  • •Mirkovic's past NCAA performance solidifies his top prospect status.
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  • 3:58 PMCBS Sports — Big Ten Media Days takeaways: Inside Oregon's scramble, Michigan's encore and The David Mirkovic Show begins
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