Men’s basketball

He lost it. We need someone who can consistently recruit highschool. Altman gets a decent class once every 3-4 years

They should ask him to step down gracefully at the end of the season. It’s time

They were holding their own up until about 5-7min ago... but it's pretty bad basketball

He's a legend and I'll never forget what he's done for this program but it's time. He lost his fastball

He’ll be back next year but he’s pretty much cooked at this point. Just not a good fit for the current climate

Tarmac

Dana should have retired last year. It’s been stale since 2021!

Legend but it’s time

Rize said:

Tarmac

Don't be an a-hole. He's given the U of O and the fans so many great memories. I love Dana to death but it's time.

Football is taking all the NIL. We made and won a game in the tourney last year. And also won a conference tourney in 2024. Spent all the money on the two guys sitting on the bench with injuries. It’s not a Dana problem.

Chet Manley.sd said:

He’ll be back next year but he’s pretty much cooked at this point. Just not a good fit for the current climate

Man, you're probably right but it feels like this could get bad enough this year that both sides agree it's time after this season.

Quackamole said:

He's a legend and I'll never forget what he's done for this program but it's time. He lost his fastball

Yup

Let’s get the seton hall coach. He’s got those guys competing with everyone

NYCDuck35 said:

Let’s get the seton hall coach. He’s got those guys competing with everyone

There’s a lot of good young coaches in basketball rn.

Shaveit36 said:

Football is taking all the NIL. We made and won a game in the tourney last year. And also won a conference tourney in 2024. Spent all the money on the two guys sitting on the bench with injuries. It’s not a Dana problem.

It's definitely a Dana problem. Maybe not 100% a Dana problem, but he's absolutely a big part of it. This is by far the worst team he's had his entire time here. It's time for new blood.

He’s done. Time to retire

The number one player in the nation is looking at Oregon. Not too exciting. Even if he opts for the Ducks, he'll get injured right away, won't buy into Dana's system or he'll just be making a pit stop in Eugene and go through the motions while having fun. Altman is a legendary HOF'er, but the players, the game and everything about Power 4 basketball has changed ...and not to his liking. Don't do this to yourself while your legacy is still great. You owe it to yourself, the program and the fans to step down gracefully.

Just cant score

I really do think it’s time just like I said above, but Rob Mullens better have a plan. You better have a massive bump in NIL if you want to get a good HC and be competitive and I’m not sure the athletic department is committed to going all out for basketball, not that I really blame them.

Ducks25 said:

Man, you're probably right but it feels like this could get bad enough this year that both sides agree it's time after this season.

I don’t think Altman has any interest in retiring and I’m not sure our admin cares enough about basketball to put pressure on him to do so.

Shaveit36 said:

Football is taking all the NIL. We made and won a game in the tourney last year. And also won a conference tourney in 2024. Spent all the money on the two guys sitting on the bench with injuries. It’s not a Dana problem.

I'm a big Dana fan but I don't think he gets a pass for the team basically whiffing on HS recruiting in the 2024 and 2025 classes. That has to be considered a Dana problem. Ariza was a great get for the 2026 class but more were needed. I don't know enough about the NIL numbers Dana is working with, so the transfer class that he brought in for this year might be the result of shopping at the dollar store, but from the way most of these guys have played so far, it also looks like poor scouting/evaluation. The injury setbacks with the three guys expected to carry the team isn't his fault, though, so I won't be shocked if Dana gets another year from Rob if he wants it.

redmondwaduck said:

I'm a big Dana fan but I don't think he gets a pass for the team basically whiffing on HS recruiting in the 2024 and 2025 classes. That has to be considered a Dana problem. Ariza was a great get for the 2026 class but more were needed. I don't know enough about the NIL numbers Dana is working with, so the transfer class that he brought in for this year might be the result of shopping at the dollar store, but from the way most of these guys have played so far, it also looks like poor scouting/evaluation. The injury setbacks with the three guys expected to carry the team isn't his fault, though, so I won't be shocked if Dana gets another year from Rob if he wants it.

The injuries happen every single year though, every last one has had some sort of multiple critical injury issue. Even the final four had injuries to start the year and then Boucher got knocked out for the year at some point it is his fault

Rize said:

Tarmac

redmondwaduck said:

I'm a big Dana fan but I don't think he gets a pass for the team basically whiffing on HS recruiting in the 2024 and 2025 classes. That has to be considered a Dana problem. Ariza was a great get for the 2026 class but more were needed. I don't know enough about the NIL numbers Dana is working with, so the transfer class that he brought in for this year might be the result of shopping at the dollar store, but from the way most of these guys have played so far, it also looks like poor scouting/evaluation. The injury setbacks with the three guys expected to carry the team isn't his fault, though, so I won't be shocked if Dana gets another year from Rob if he wants it.

Why is it we go through these injuries every year? Have we fired the basketball strength and conditioning staff yet. I mean give me a break, it’s every year.