Dana Altman is retiring as Oregon’s men’s basketball coach after 16 seasons in Eugene and nearly four decades as a Division I coach, the university announced Wednesday.
Altman, 68, took over the Ducks’ program in 2010 and became the coach who has led the team through more games than anyone else in school history. Assistant coach Tony Stubblefield will take over on an interim basis starting next season.
“I’ve loved every minute of coaching here, and stepping away is difficult and truly painful,” Altman said in a statement released by the university. “I love coaching, it’s what I know best and what I’ve been fortunate enough to do for almost five decades.”
“It’s been the honor of my life to coach the Ducks,” he added.
Oregon athletic director Rob Mullins pointed to Altman’s record as he thanked the coach and his wife for their years at the school.
“Winning 382 games over 16 years, including making nine NCAA Tournaments and a Final Four, is an incredible track record. But the record book tells only part of the story. Dana and Reva have given so much of themselves to this university and to the young men who played for him, and we thank him for all his contributions to Oregon student-athletes, the game of basketball, and the University of Oregon.”
Oregon football coach Dan Lanning also praised Altman following the announcement.
“A great mentor, sees the game, and obviously a Hall of Fame coach with what he’s been able to accomplish. I love his story, and how grounded he is, and he’s as good as they come.”
The retirement comes after a rough stretch for the program. Oregon went 12-20 last season, and the team lost nine players to the transfer portal and three to graduation in the offseason.
Stubblefield, who takes over on an interim basis, has worked under Altman in two separate stints as an assistant at Oregon. In between, he served as head coach at DePaul from 2021 to 2024 before returning to Eugene.
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