Oregon basketball coach Dana Altman retiring less than one month before season starts

March Madness: Men's college basketball national champions since 1960

Oregon men's basketball coach Dana Altman is retiring, USA TODAY Sports has confirmed: a stunning move, particularly since it takes place less than one month before the 2026-27 season begins.

Longtime assistant coach and former DePaul coach Tony Stubblefield will serve as the interim coach for the upcoming season, USA TODAY Sports also confirmed.

The winningest coach in program history, Altman has been at Oregon since 2010. He made the Ducks a consistent contender during his 16 seasons in Eugene, winning four Pac-12 Tournament titles and leading the team to nine NCAA tournament berths, including the 2017 Final Four that was the program's first appearance in 78 years.

However, Altman is coming off his worst season of his tenure. Injuries and inconsistent play led to a 12–20 record and a 5-15 mark in the Big Ten that resulted in a 15th-place finish, the first time Oregon had finished worse than eighth in its conference.

There was massive turnover on Oregon's roster going into the 2026-7 season, as well.

The timing of the decision is notable, considering the preparation for the 2026-27 season is in full swing. Oregon is set to participate in Big Ten media days on Thursday, Oct. 8, and its first scrimmage is scheduled against Seattle on Oct. 15. The Ducks officially kick off the season on Nov. 2 against Montana.

Altman finishes with a record of 382-182 with Oregon.