Before considering what Dana Altman has meant to Oregon Basketball, one must consider what it was like before him.
In the decade prior to his hiring, Oregon had four NCAA Tournament appearances, twice advancing past the first round, one regular season conference championship and one conference tournament championship. They won 20 or more games five times.
In the decade following his hiring, Oregon had eight NCAA Tournament appearances, advancing past the first round every single time with five Sweet 16 appearances, two Elite Eights, and a Final Four. They won four regular season conference championships, three conference tournament championships, and 20 or more games every single year he has coached.