REPORT: What To Expect From Dana Altman Concerning Retirement Rumors

Dana Altman, the head coach of Oregon basketball, has unequivocally dispelled retirement rumors, affirming that he has no intentions of stepping down from his position with the Ducks.

Altman emphasized his stance, stating, “I have NO intention of retiring, and I never have had any plans to retire.” This message was reiterated during discussions with reporters last Tuesday, where Altman expressed confusion about the origin of the rumors and affirmed that he had not entertained any thoughts of retirement.

He emphasized that any speculation about his retirement is unfounded, stating, “Whoever’s saying that is pure speculation. I’m not going anywhere unless the school tells me I’m not here.

Not retiring, that’s for sure.” The rumors may have arisen due to Oregon basketball’s average performance in Altman’s 14th season, with the team posting an 11-7 record against conference rivals and a 19-10 overall record in the 2023-24 college basketball season.

Will Oregon basketball make it to the 2024 March Madness?

It’s unlikely that the Ducks will secure a spot in the Big Dance, as they have failed to do so in the last two seasons. Their most recent appearance in the NCAA tournament was in 2021, where they were eliminated in the Sweet 16 round by the USC Trojans.

Currently, Oregon basketball holds a meager 2-5 Quadrant 1 record and occupies the 64th spot on the NET rankings. However, there’s still potential for a turnaround if the Ducks manage to win their remaining two regular-season games and make a deep run in the Pac-12 tournament, which commences on March 13th.