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sports1 year ago

"Creighton's Double-Overtime Victory Propels Them Forward in NCAA Tournament"

Creighton's current coach, Greg McDermott, and former coach, Dana Altman, are set to meet in a high-stakes game as Creighton faces off against Oregon. The two coaches, who have met 14 times before, share mutual respect and admiration. With a win, Creighton could secure its third Sweet Sixteen appearance in the last four seasons. The game will determine which team moves on to the Sweet 16, facing the winner of the Texas vs. Tennessee matchup.

sports1 year ago

"Oregon Ducks Set to Take on South Carolina as No. 11 Seed in NCAA Tournament"

The Oregon Ducks are a No. 11 seed in the men’s NCAA Tournament and will face South Carolina in the first round of the Midwest Region. Coach Dana Altman and the team are excited about the opportunity, with player N’Faly Dante expressing his determination to go beyond just participating and aiming to win. The Ducks are looking to build on their recent success in the Pac-12 tournament and are focused on their upcoming game against South Carolina.

sports1 year ago

"Ducks Quack Victorious: Pac-12 Title Secured with Dance-Worthy Win"

The University of Oregon men's basketball team clinched the Pac-12 Tournament title with a 75-68 victory over Colorado, securing a spot in the NCAA Tournament for the first time in three years. Led by seniors N'Faly Dante and Jermaine Couisnard, the Ducks displayed toughness and resilience throughout the tournament, with Dante earning the most outstanding player award. Their victory capped a season marked by injuries and inconsistent defense, earning them an automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament as Pac-12 champions.

sports2 years ago

College basketball coach criticizes fan support after disappointing game.

University of Oregon Men's basketball coach Dana Altman's comments about low attendance by the Oregon fan base after his team's loss to the University of Wisconsin in the NIT tournament have left some U of O students uneasy. Altman did not mention that the students of U of O were the sole reason for a low attendance of the game but spoke to the Duck fan base as a whole. Many students shared a feeling of uneasiness following Tuesday's press conference, citing finals week and the timing of the game as reasons for low attendance.

sports2 years ago

Dana Altman's Criticism of Fan Support and Team Performance at Oregon.

Oregon coach Dana Altman criticized his team's performance and the lukewarm community commitment level of his program after a 61-58 NIT loss to Wisconsin. Only 3,384 fans showed up to cheer on the Ducks, which Altman found embarrassing. He suggested that if it's him that's the problem, then make the change. Altman has won 70% of his games at Oregon, advancing to five Sweet 16s, two Elite Eights and one Final Four.

sports2 years ago

Oregon Coach Dana Altman Criticizes Lack of Fan Support and Threatens to Leave.

Oregon coach Dana Altman expressed his disappointment with the fan support of the program after the Ducks' season-ending loss to Wisconsin in the NIT quarterfinals. The game was sparsely attended, with only 3,300 people in attendance, which led Altman to question the backing the program has received from the administration. Altman, who has been successful in Eugene, Oregon, with a record of 321-140 since 2010, said that if the lack of attendance is because of him, then he should be let go.